Design ideas for a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Strittmatter

Living Stone Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bungalow 2.0

Sloan Springer Architect

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

Private Hidden Golf Course Home

Anderson Knight Architects (AKA)

Photo of a large single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Easy White Kitchen & Utility Space

Von Tobel

Check out these kitchen updates designed by Jennifer Williams of @VonTobelMichiganCity. The homeowner decided on KraftMaid Vantage all plywood cabinetry with the Shepparton Maple door style and a slab drawer front. The color is a custom match from Benjamin Moore Niveous OC-36. The kitchen backsplash is American Olean Bordeaux Cream with Mangos Bristol Wind accent. The new laundry sink is a Mustee 10CBT in Biscuit, & the countertops are Caesarstone Urban Safari with a half bullnose edge.

Carver South Tempe - New Construction

Reef Design Build

CW Life Connie White
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Sophisticated and Fresh Laundry Room

Kimball Starr Interior Design

A white laundry room and mudroom creates the perfect space to drop items as you come in the door. Two levels of wall pegs (for adults and children) allows everyone to help maintain a tidy home. Shoe storage with metal baskets keeps shoes corralled. Drawers and cabinets hold cleaning supplies.

West Univesity Project

Wood Customs

Full Kitchen Remodel, Custom Built Cabinets, Tile Backsplash, Countertops, Paint, Stain, Plumbing, Electrical, Wood Floor Install, Electrical Fixture Install, Plumbing Fixture Install

Luxury Laundry Space

Elite Kitchens and Cabinets Limited

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, soapstone benchtops, pink splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Custom Bungalow in the Foothills

Creek Stone Fine Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic Colonial Kitchen Remodel

Sharp and Grey Interiors

Modern but classic refined space perfect for the 1920s colonial style home.
Photo of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a stacked washer and dryer, orange floor and black benchtop.

Donald St

Orkney Group Limited

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Wellington with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Anacortes Waterfront Countertops

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and black benchtop.

Bundanoon Residence

Poetic Interior Design

Bundanoon Residence Laundry Photo credits- Jamie Cleary
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer 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).

Smith Falls

Interior Creations

This is an example of a traditional utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Retro Kitchen Refresh

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Small midcentury galley laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

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.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Inspiration for 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.

Lexington Bungalow

Small Batch Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls and slate floors.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.