Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A built in desk was designed for this corner. File drawers, a skinny pencil drawer, and lots of writing surface makes the tiny desk very functional. Sea grass cabinets with phantom green suede granite countertops pair together nicely and feel appropriate in this old farmhouse.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Wallpaper Detail

Happy House Interiors, llc.

Osbourne & Little "Derwent" wallpaper celebrates the homeowners love of her pet koi fish.
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, wood and wallpaper.

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and green benchtop.

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Elevated Louisville Living

Melton Design Build

This clean laundry room design uses bright colors to color block and contrast to the white. Yellow and green are analogous colors, making them very appealing to the eye, as well as making it the perfect color scheme for a laundry room, mud room mix. Photo Credit: StudioQphoto.com

Granite Countertop

Real Stone and Granite Corporation

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

GuyCo - Augusta Home Upgrades

The Guy Corporation

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Farmhouse Sink Base Cabinet with Valance Toe Kick

Denise Quade Design

An old porcelain farmhouse sink with a drainboard was built in to a sea grass cabinet with a valance toe treatment. An exposed wall of stone and tile floors add warmth and texture.

Laundry room

Heidi Welker Interiors

Latticework walls create an elegant yet durable design in a bathroom that also serves as a laundry room.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and green benchtop.

Timberline

Frog Rock Design, LLP - Residential Architecture

Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green benchtop.

Modern English Kitchen

Heather Cleveland Design

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and green benchtop.

Laundry After

Willet Construction Inc.

The laundry room became more of a hall between the kitchen and garage, adding a sink. The doorway to the kitchen was relocated to better fit an island into the kitchen.

Laundry Sink

Happy House Interiors, llc.

Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, wood and wallpaper.

Sea Grass Painted Cabinets with Pull Out Hamper Storage

Denise Quade Design

Two pullout hampers were incorporated into the base cabinet storage in this laundry room. Sea grass paint was chosen for the cabinets and topped with a marble countertop.

Ironing Board Drawer Hidden Behind Drawer Front in Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A pullout ironing board was incorporated into this hardworking laundry room. It replaces a drawer box and pulls out and pushes back easily for storage. The ironing board is flush with the countertop and locks into place.

Exposed Stone Wall with Original Timber Doorway in Farmhouse Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

An old porcelain farmhouse sink with a drainboard was built in to a sea grass cabinet with a valance toe treatment. A stone wall from the original house was exposed and along with it, the old timber doorway was exposed. A shallow depth cabinet was recessed into the wall into an old opening to store shallow cleaning items.

Antique Cupboard in Remodeled Laundry Room with Sea Grass Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

Stacked Washer and Dryer Next to Folding Counter with Marble Countertop

Denise Quade Design

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Green Benchtop

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.