Richard Froze
Photo of a large midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and ceramic floors.

Transitional Elegant Laundry Room

Villa West Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel

A Kinder Space

With the lower cabinets open the washer and dryer is fully usable. Michael Andrew, Photo Credit
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

Laundry room. Bright wallpaper, matching painted furniture style cabinetry and copper farm sink. Floor is marmoleum squares. Photo by: David Hiser
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls and grey benchtop.

A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room

In The Details, Inc.

This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.

Fort Langley Modern Renovation

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Laundry would not feel like a chore in this beautiful space! Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit - Brice Ferre
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

Exposed Brick Wall in Laundry Room

dRemodeling

To add some character and texture, the exposed brick wall adds a beautiful contrast to the laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mudrooms / Laundry

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional/Modern Home

Kon-strux Developments

A warm colour palette in a transtional/modern space, perfect for any family. Floor to ceiling custom cabinetry provides an abundance of storage, adding functionality to the mudroom and close access to the laundry area. Danene Lenstra - photography

Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry

La Costa Cabinets & Design

An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.

Whelen Court

Genesis Kitchens & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bent Tree

PCW design/build

A. Polderman
Design ideas for a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Family Laundry and Mudroom

Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC

Custom sliding barn door with decorative layout
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Pedee

Creekside Homes Inc

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Oswego Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

A quartz countertop provides a durable work surface.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Solon 1st Floor Remodel

Lonny at K and B

Drip dry over washer and dryer
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Lake Project

Terrastone Corporation

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Colourful Laundry

Royston Wilson Design

Andrew Ashton
Photo of a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and orange cabinets.

Little by Little - Superior, CO

Alpine Summit Homes

We reconfigured the layout of laundry room to maximize space and efficiency. We special ordered frameless maple cabinets that matched the homeowner's kitchen cabinets. We also added recessed lighting to give the space a brighter feel.

West Chester Laundry and Powder Room

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartz 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.