A white Smartstone benchtop helps a Queensland laundry

Smartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered Stone

Loni Parker, editor and founder of Adore Home Magazine, has done just that with the extensive laundry renovation in her newly purchased home. Loni transformed a laundry she describes as “unusable” into a fabulous and functional room that makes the everyday sorting-washing-folding chore enjoyable – yes, really! The ‘before’ part of the makeover wasn’t pretty, a dank and mouldy laundry with leaking taps, exposed pipes and a broken hot water system. Design-wise, Loni wanted to create a fresh space with a predominant use of white. She chose Smartstone Arcadia for the benchtop, one of Smartstone’s superb range of white quartz surfaces and also one of the most popular whites for benchtops, a versatile cool white with a fine to medium grain.

Hazelhurst

Widney Pierson Interior Design

Photo of a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, white floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and orange cabinets.

Entrada

Tracy Lynn Studio

Blue cabinetry
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with quartz benchtops, slate floors, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey 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.

2017 Minnesota ASID Home

Cambria

Bright laundry room featuring Ella
This is an example of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey floor, white benchtop and multi-coloured walls.

Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Transitional galley dedicated laundry room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Beach Style Laundry Room

Large beach style utility room in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey floor and white benchtop.

Casey residence

Studio Black Interiors

A modern white laundry with sleek concrete Caesarstone bench tops, concrete look tiles and black fixtures. Recycled timber shelves. Opaque glass laundry door. Built by Robert Paragalli, R.E.P Building. Joinery by Impact Joinery. Photography by Hcreations.

Dollarton

Form Collective

Janis Nicolay
Small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop and beige floor.

Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn

lisa furey interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and white benchtop.

French County Estates

Absolute Design

Kingsburg, CA
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The New Prairie

Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture

Our inspiration for this home was an updated and refined approach to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie-style”; one that responds well to the harsh Central Texas heat. By DESIGN we achieved soft balanced and glare-free daylighting, comfortable temperatures via passive solar control measures, energy efficiency without reliance on maintenance-intensive Green “gizmos” and lower exterior maintenance. The client’s desire for a healthy, comfortable and fun home to raise a young family and to accommodate extended visitor stays, while being environmentally responsible through “high performance” building attributes, was met. Harmonious response to the site’s micro-climate, excellent Indoor Air Quality, enhanced natural ventilation strategies, and an elegant bug-free semi-outdoor “living room” that connects one to the outdoors are a few examples of the architect’s approach to Green by Design that results in a home that exceeds the expectations of its owners. Photo by Mark Adams Media

Furndale

Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage

Tailored Living / Premier Garage of Bay Area

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Perfect Prospect

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a country laundry room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

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.