Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.

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.

Merlin Way Custom Home

Adaptive Building Solutions

California Closets
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Summerfield Vineyard Home

R & K Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Transitional Laundry Room

TKS Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lights and Darks

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).

Donegal Transitional Update

Alair Homes Plano

This home built in 2000 was dark and the kitchen was partially closed off. They wanted to open it up to the outside and update the kitchen and entertaining spaces. We removed a wall between the living room and kitchen and added sliders to the backyard. The beautiful Openseas painted cabinets definitely add a stylish element to this previously dark brown kitchen. Removing the big, bulky, dark built-ins in the living room also brightens up the overall space.

Water Front Home

Rossi Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary galley utility room in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

221A Street - Laundry Room

Jamie Banfield Interior Designs

The true farmhouse kitchen. Mixing bold traditional colours, natural elements, shiplap and wooden beamed ceiling details, all make for the perfectly crafted farmhouse. Layering in a traditional farm house sink, and an industrial inspired metal hood fan adds charm and a curated feel to this traditional space. No compromise spared with storage, function or innovation.

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.

Serene Master Bathroom and Second floor Laundry

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer 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.

Laundry Room

Millard Bautista Designs

Venecia Bautista
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Southern Living August 2015 Feature

European Stone Concepts

Photography by Laurey Glenn
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, soapstone benchtops, an undermount sink and white walls.

Revitalized Retro Laundry Room

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Pops of sea green and soft washed yellow colored walls add a brightness to this classic black & white laundry room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors and beige walls.

Laundry

Bosanac Builders

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, carpet, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Jewel Bay

Bigfork Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

MK Remodeling & Design

Shane Baker Studios SOLLiD Value Series - Cambria Linen Cabinets Jeffrey Alexander by Hardware Resources - Bremen 1 Hardware
Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Ruth Lee - Parcel 1

Moderna Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Quartzite 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.