Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Artist Apartment at Towers Drive

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Other with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Bespoke, Secret utility room! Doors hide a sink, water softener and the washing machine & tumble dryer! Chris Kemp
Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in Kent with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Makeover

SRC - Stamp Renovation and Construction LLC

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Greenland Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Inviting in Northbrook

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

This spacious mudroom features a versatile and highly functional island with drawer storage, bench seating and Quartzite countertop. Stackable washer and dryer appliances proved extra laundry facilities for wet, muddy play cloths. Several cubby hole closets provide individual storage compartments for coats, shoes and backpacks with cabinets both under and over the open cubbies. Carlos Vergara Photography

Riviera Dr. Los Altos

Changras & Frey Construction Inc.

The blue cement tiles with the gray painted cabinets are a real statement. The white oak bench top adds a touch of warmth to the white wainscoting.
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Vernon Home Remodel

Alair Homes Scottsdale

The mid century contemporary home was taken down to the studs. Phase 1 of this project included remodeling the kitchen, enlarging the laundry room, remodeling two guest bathrooms, addition of LED lighting, ultra glossy epoxy flooring, adding custom anodized exterior doors and adding custom cumaru siding. The kitchen includes high gloss cabinets, quartz countertops and a custom glass back splash. The bathrooms include free floating thermafoil cabinetry, quartz countertops and wall to wall tile. This house turned out incredible.

Gunmetal Custom

Marvel Cabinetry & Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

White laundry with pull out hampers

Improva

Small beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Mount Pleasant Residence

Loop Interior Design Inc.

This is an example of a small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Megan Bailey Interiors

This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Western Victorian

De Mattei Construction

Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
Traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Modern Seaside Laundry Room

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Wall mounted ironing board cabinet, great for space saving in small spaces.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and light hardwood floors.

Industrial Rustic

XACT Interiors

Craft room , sewing, wrapping room and laundry folding multi purpose counter. Stained concrete floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Rooms Aren't What They Used To Be

Nip Tuck Remodeling

The homeowner wanted a space that wasn't just a laundry room but a space that provided more function and brightness. The old laundry room was dark and just a room you passed through when coming in and out of the garage. Now our homeowner has a space that is bright and cheery and a place where she can work as well.

Jordan Remodel

R|House Design Build

Even the dog has a dedicated space in this laundry room with plenty of storage.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Orleans- Mud Room & Entry

User

This mudroom/laundry area was dark and disorganized. We created some much needed storage, stacked the laundry to provide more space, and a seating area for this busy family. The random hexagon tile pattern on the floor was created using 3 different shades of the same tile. We really love finding ways to use standard materials in new and fun ways that heighten the design and make things look custom. We did the same with the floor tile in the front entry, creating a basket-weave/plaid look with a combination of tile colours and sizes. A geometric light fixture and some fun wall hooks finish the space.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and a Stacked Washer and Dryer

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.