This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Linkwood - Harvey Reno

MMI Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and brown floor.

Pomezia

Frederick Custom Homes, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

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TINEKE TRIGGS

Apple green laundry room
Photo of a contemporary laundry room in San Francisco with green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, brown floor and white benchtop.

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet

McCabe By Design LLC

A 55" wide laundry closet packs it in. The closet's former configuration was side by side machines on pedestals with a barely accessible shelf above. The kitty litter box was located to the left of the closet on the floor - see before photo. By stacking the machines, there was enough room for a small counter for folding, a drying bar and a few more accessible shelves. The best part is there is now also room for the kitty litter box. Unseen in the photo is the concealed cat door. Note that the support panel for the countertop has been notched out in the back to provide easy access to the water shut off to the clothes washer. A Kitchen That Works LLC

Medland

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Tailored Living of the Main Line

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Caulfield House

Taylor Knights

European Laundry
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hidden Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Central Texas Custom Home

Dawn Hearn Interior Design

Counter is Minuet by LG. Cabinets are painted Sherwin Williams 7019 Gauntlet Gray. Emtek cabinet hardware. Walls are 7015 Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography

Hatfield St.

John Webb Construction and Design

Custom Built home designed to fit on an undesirable lot provided a great opportunity to think outside of the box with creating a large open concept living space with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and sitting area. This space has extra high ceilings with concrete radiant heat flooring and custom IKEA cabinetry throughout. The master suite sits tucked away on one side of the house while the other bedrooms are upstairs with a large flex space, great for a kids play area!

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Amy Bartlam

SD Country Estates

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

London Garden Room

Eckford Chong Design

This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.

Jones, Oakville

Narratif

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and white walls.

North Port Ct Residence

Alliance Home Remodeling

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room

The Tailored Closet of Indy

Laundry room cabinets in antique white finish with raised panel doors
Photo of a large country l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Windermere Showhome

Integri Kitchens

Cabinetry: DeWils Custom Cabinetry Doorstyle: Nottingham Species: Knotty Alder Finish: Sandstone w/ black glaze Distressed
Inspiration for a transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

High Springs Custom Home

Golden Hammer Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry & Mud Rooms

Closet & Storage Concepts - Franklin

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Brown Floor

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.