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.

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.

Weycroft Reserve

User

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Transitional Beach Home

Studio 6 Architects

Large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

【新築】郡山市T様邸

BANKS.house

郡山市T様邸（開成の家）　設計：伊達な建築研究所　施工：BANKS
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, cork floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

ORG Home Organization Solutions

Maxwells Closet Classics

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Samson Project

iCheckit

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with beige cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Carpet One Floor & Home

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Schmidt Residence

North Elm Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Hampton Cres

Detailing & Design by Myra

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Mittagong Residence

KELA Building Group Pty Ltd

Large country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Colorado Lake Home

Alpine Lumber

Photography: Jon Kohlwey Contractor: Bighorn Building Services Cabinetry designer: Tara Bender
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Carpet One Flooring Gallery

Schillings Carpet One

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, slate floors, an utility sink, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Triggerplant @ Dinner Plain

DE atelier Architects

DE atelier Architects Laundry in a cupboard in the kitchen
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, brown floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

New Home Construction

Tower Interiors Ltd

New home Construction. We helped this client with the space planning and millwork designs in the home
Photo of a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green benchtop.

Retro Kitchen Refresh

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a small midcentury galley laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, wallpaper and laminate floors.

Modern Traditional Geneva Home

Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design

Ryan Ocasio
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Humble Beginnings

Schultz Building Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Muirfield Floor Refinishing

TLC OHIO, LTD

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Columbus with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Arboretum Kingston, The Arboretum (Genesee, WI)

Kings Way Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, 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.