Photos by SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Custom Transitional

Peery Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Whole Home - Oakton VA

Berriz Design Build Group

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Queen Anne Laundry

collaborative interiors

Photographer: NW Architectural Photography / Remodeler: Homeworks by Kelly
This is an example of a traditional galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Vermillion Summer Home

30A Interiors

Perfect Laundry Room for making laundry task seem pleasant! BM White Dove and SW Comfort Gray Barn Doors. Pewter Hardware. Construction by Borges Brooks Builders. Fletcher Isaacs Photography

Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place

Blackline Renovations

With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.

Cubby Storage in Mud Room

Denise Quade Design

Open cubbies were placed near the back door in this mudroom / laundry room. The vertical storage is shoe storage and the horizontal storage is great space for baskets and dog storage. A metal sheet pan from a local hardware store was framed for displaying artwork. The bench top is stained to hide wear and tear. The coat hook rail was a DIY project the homeowner did to add a bit of whimsy to the space.

Guenther Rd

Adaptive Building Solutions

MichaelChristiePhotography
Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Boone's Farm

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and shaker cabinets.

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.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Nightingale Co.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Remodel

Board by Board Design

The laundry room features Soapstone countertops and a basketweave travetine wainscot Photo Credit: Bella Vita Photography
Large country galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed windows, and distressed wood folding table.

Night Hawk Remodel- 2018

Key Residential

Versatile Imaging
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Luandry/Mudroom Renovation

Taryn DeVincent Interiors

Taryn DeVincent
Design ideas for a small country laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Mossey Grove Lane 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Matthew Scott Photographer, INC
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Historic Home Renovation

Gryboski Builders Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

English Cottage

Kuklinski + Rappe Architects

Butler's Pantry between kitchen and dining room doubles as a Laundry room. Laundry machines are hidden behind doors. Leslie Schwartz Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Stacked Washer and Dryer with Soapstone Countertops

Denise Quade Design

A new layout was created in this mudroom/laundry room. The washer and dryer were stacked to make more room for white cabinets. A large single bowl undermount sink was added. Soapstone countertops were used and cabinets go to the ceiling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Soapstone 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.