Photo of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Cliffside

Inside Stories

A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dog Wash

Christie Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Alphington Home

smarterBATHROOMS+

David Russell
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Upgrades - Tacoma, WA

Sockeye Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Basement Laundry Room

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kids Shower/Tub Combo | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks

Pure Builders Inc.

Laundry room with shaker white cabinets, black countertop, honeycomb tile backsplash and plenty of storage.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Pine Valley - Lake Cabin

Visbeen Architects

Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.

Samsung Appliances

AJ Madison

This simple laundry room is well lit and pleasantly sparse. Light grey cabinets offer plenty of space for this multi-use area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Whole House Renovation

Michael Menn Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Lafayette ICF House

Blueline Custom Builders

Inspiration for an arts and crafts dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Oakley Home Builders

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with green cabinets, slate floors, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey walls.

Russian River Barn Home

Kadello & Larsen Architectural Designs

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and black benchtop.

Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay

MK Designs LLC

Custom Laundry area with Built in washer & dryer, shelving, undermount sink and pullout faucet. Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Living Spaces Flooring

Cruz Flooring LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

A Little More Room

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

A new laundry room, accessed through a pocket door just off of the new kitchen. Photography (c) Jeffrey Totaro.
Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, brown floor, slate floors and green cabinets.

Rocky Springs

Keystone Custom Homes

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Dog Wash

Christie Architecture LLC

Mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Slate 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.