Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Dramatic Whole Home Transformation

Jim Reif Builders

Photo of a modern utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops and grey walls.

BOSCH Compact Laundry Room

K&N Appliance Gallery

The pop of color really brightens up this small laundry space!
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

2017 Spring Remodelers Showcase

Knight Construction Design Inc.

Small country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash

Jennifer Ryan Design

The dog wash has pull out steps so large dogs can get in the tub without the owners having to lift them. The dog wash also is used as the laundry's deep sink. Debbie Schwab Photography

Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014

Gonyea Custom Homes

Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Cuarto de limpieza

DCID Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Malaga with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Tamarack House

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Modern laudnry room with custom light wood cabinetry including hang-dry, sink, and storage. Custom pet shower beside the back door.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Vivienda entre medianeras en centro urbano

ARREL ARQUITECTURA

Sala de lavadero con lavadora y secadora apiladas y zona de secado de ropa.
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Bright laundry room with seafoam cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Distinguished Laundry Room

User

Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, Fantastic Storage for Vacuum Cleaner and Brooms
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Keller wird zu Gästebad, Waschraum, Abstellraum

freudenspiel - interior design

Interior Design: freudenspiel by Elisabeth Zola; Fotos: Zolaproduction; Der Heizungsraum ist groß genug, um daraus auch einen Waschkeller zu machen. Aufgrund der Anordnung wie eine Küchenzeile, bietet der Waschkeller viel Arbeitsfläche. Der vertikale Wäscheständer, der an der Decke montiert ist, nimmt keinen Platz am Boden weg und wird je nach Bedarf hoch oder herunter gefahren.

Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart

Studio Design Elements

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel

Old Town Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry room

Avenir Kitchen and Bath

Laundry room designed in small room with high ceiling. This wall unit has enough storage cabinets, foldable ironing board, laminate countertop, hanging rod for clothes, and vacuum cleaning storage.

Hildebrandt basement

Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and exposed beam.

Penthouse Condo

Lesley Brookes Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Baths

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

I'll Take the Zero

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Move Media, Pensacola
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Onyx Benchtops and Laminate Benchtops

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.