Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior

Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.

Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan

Sater Design Collection, Inc.

Utility Room. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Craftsman home plan "Prairie Pine Court" (Plan #7083). saterdesign.com
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, purple walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck

Studio Dearborn

Aventos door lifts completely out of the way. Photo: Jeff McNamara
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Interior Portfolio

Reynolds Architecture- Design & Construction

Reynolds Cabinetry and Millwork -- Photography by Nathan Kirkman
Transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

The Estates - Pavilions of Leawood || Private Residence || Remodel - Addition

Almighty Home Solutions LLC

Laundry room || Remodel || the previous mudroom was repurposed into the Laundry with easy access to the Kitchen. Featuring a laundry chute from the second floor into an upper cabinet. refinished hardwood flooring, tile backsplash. Across from the Laundry Room is the new walk-in Pantry. Both are accessed off the hallway to the existing garage.

Biltmore Patio Home

Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASID

Super Pantry Laundry
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, beige splashback, granite splashback and beige floor.

Coastal Galley Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave

Imagine Remodeling

The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.

French Country on Prior Lake

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Tom Rauscher of Rauscher & Associates | Photographer: Spacecrafting
Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Peters Residence

RemodelMe

This is an example of a small contemporary laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, grey benchtop and grey cabinets.

Cypress

Tracy Lynn Studio

Zack Benson
Design ideas for a small country galley laundry room in San Diego with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Drayton

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Nantucket Cottage

Kitchen Encounters Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Designer Escape To Beaufort South Carolina

Urban Design Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chesterfield Remodel I

Wayne Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Draper Mitchell Dean Homes Parade Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

Laundry room with blue cabinets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Nantucket Cottage

Kitchen Encounters Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Flourish Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co

Mowlem & Co: Flourish Kitchen In this classically beautiful kitchen, hand-painted Shaker style doors are framed by quarter cockbeading and subtly detailed with brushed aluminium handles. An impressive 2.85m-long island unit takes centre stage, while nestled underneath a dramatic canopy a four-oven AGA is flanked by finely-crafted furniture that is perfectly suited to the grandeur of this detached Edwardian property. With striking pendant lighting overhead and sleek quartz worktops, balanced by warm accents of American Walnut and the glamour of antique mirror, this is a kitchen/living room designed for both cosy family life and stylish socialising. High windows form a sunlit backdrop for anything from cocktails to a family Sunday lunch, set into a glorious bay window area overlooking lush garden. A generous larder with pocket doors, walnut interiors and horse-shoe shaped shelves is the crowning glory of a range of carefully considered and customised storage. Furthermore, a separate boot room is discreetly located to one side and painted in a contrasting colour to the Shadow White of the main room, and from here there is also access to a well-equipped utility room.

New Berlin - 1st Floor Remodel

Colleen Horner Design Studio

James Meyer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.