Photo of a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Interior & Exterior Redesign with Color

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

White Modern Farmhouse

MK Custom Homes LLC

Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boise with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry room freshen up - Dothan, AL

Woodham's Cabinet Shop, Inc.

Inspiration 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.

Villanova Laundry Room

Madsen Kitchen and Baths

Joe Miller Design
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and yellow cabinets.

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 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.

Lomness Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The Lindsay

Quality Homes

Walk in from the welcoming covered front porch to a perfect blend of comfort and style in this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow. Once you have seen the optional trim roc coffered ceiling you will want to make this home your own. The kitchen is the focus point of this open-concept design. The kitchen breakfast bar, large dining room and spacious living room make this home perfect for entertaining friends and family. Additional windows bring in the warmth of natural light to all 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a full ensuite while the other two bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bathroom. Factory built homes by Quality Homes. www.qualityhomes.ca

Barton Creek || New Construction || Austin, Texas

Etch Design Group

Mia Baxter Smail
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Painted White Kitchen

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Photo of a large transitional laundry room with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

2016 Independence Model Home

Xpand Inc. | Homes of Xcellence

This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, linoleum floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white walls, brown floor and black benchtop.

Thornhill Complete main floor Remodel

Sosna Inc

Photo of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Wyclifee

Sofo Kitchens

Hallway built ins
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Phoenix, Arizona | Rittenhouse Ranch - Palazzo Valencia Laundry Room

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Country Laundry Room

Meyer Design

Lots of storage space and counter space for folding in this country laundry room. Architect: Meyer Design Builder: Lakewest Custom Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

La Canada Custom Home

Mega Builders

Alon Toker
Mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cottesloe

Arena Interiors

Crib Creative
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Ridgeway

Hasler Homes Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Davidson Hall

Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schmid
Large country galley utility room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.