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Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, plywood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

EC Residence - Spicewood

Blue Horse Building & Design

alterstudio architecture llp / Lighthouse Solar / JFH
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Laundry room freshen up - Dothan, AL

Woodham's Cabinet Shop, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Landa Home

Kevin Jones Builders LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Upper Arlington Custom Homes

The Tuckerman Home Group

Straight out of Fixer Upper
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed 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.

Laundry Room Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Photo 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.

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!

Industrial Loft Kitchen

Dwell Design Co

Photography by: Dave Goldberg (Tapestry Images)
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors and brown floor.

Outer Sunset Alterations

Thomas Rex Hardy, AIA

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Misc. Rooms Cabinetry

User

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Custom Home - Cherry Stage

All About Home Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sustainable Luxury - Hampton

White Pebble Interiors

Practical, yet elegant laundry. Winner Best Ecological Sustainable Design in Bayside 2015.As featured in Australian House & Garden October 2016 & The Herald Sun October 8, 2016. Photo credit: Matthew Mallet

Muskoka Cottage & Boathouse

Attainable Solutions Inc.

Mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Sutton Home

E & S Builders

Photo of a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, brown floor and white benchtop.

Family Residence in Crickelwood, London

VORBILD Architecture

Utility room with white, flat panelled cabinets. Photography by Chris Snook
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped laundry room in London with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

North Port Ct Kitchen

Alliance Home Remodeling

Photo of a 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 freshen up - Dothan, AL

Woodham's Cabinet Shop, Inc.

Mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Costa Mesa Kitchen

MID

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

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.

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.