This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Memorial Renovation

Reclaimed Elegance, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and a stacked washer and dryer.

Victorian townhouse utility room

Yeo Design

A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.

Perry OH Home

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The Victoria by John Cannon Homes

John Cannon Homes

Muted colors lead you to The Victoria, a 5,193 SF model home where architectural elements, features and details delight you in every room. This estate-sized home is located in The Concession, an exclusive, gated community off University Parkway at 8341 Lindrick Lane. John Cannon Homes, newest model offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, great room, dining room and kitchen with separate dining area. Completing the home is a separate executive-sized suite, bonus room, her studio and his study and 3-car garage. Gene Pollux Photography

vintage home

The R Streets

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Red Oak Home

Building & Design, Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Old Oak Lane

Romanelli & Hughes Custom Home Builders

Rodney Middendorf Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mequon Custom Home

Detail Woodworks

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Margate Transitional Kitchen

Euro Line Designe

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

North Bennington, VT Renovation

Jack Miller Contractors

Satyan Devadoss
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Pantries, Entry Ways and Laundry Rooms

Tailored Living of Central CT

Kitchen and Laundry Room Maximize Space - A beautifully workable solution integrates the laundry facilities with kitchen space for efficiency and storage optimization.

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.

Bronco Drive

Cortney Haslem Designs

Danny Lee Photography
Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mudroom

Neumann Custom Woodworking Inc

Design ideas for a small single-wall utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

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.

CaesarStone Countertops

Stone Creations

Mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in sink, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Shaker White Cabinets in Modern Farmhouse Mudroom

Denise Quade Design

White shaker cabinets with black countertops in mudroom. White shelves above the sink add storage. Dark stained wood floors were used.
Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.