Aia photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem

GDC Construction

GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Harvard Bath & Closet

Dawn Willis, Great Spaces Inc.

Evan White
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Kitchen/Laundry Renovation

Johannings Custom Cabinets

Mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in Cleveland with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

474 Palm Court

T. Jerulle Construction, LLC

Matt Steeves Photography
Mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Redwoods Cottage

Lori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating

Mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop, vaulted and wood walls.

Laundry Rooms

Closets of Virginia

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with raised-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

寛ぎの家

ゆらり建築事務所

ユーティリティの掃出し窓から、バルコニーに出られるため外干しもらくです。1Ｆのリビングへ光を落とすために床をファイバーグレーチングにしています。
Design ideas for a modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Nagoya with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Light & Airy Laundry

Dwell Design Co

Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and light hardwood floors.

Cloud white downtown condo

Wakely and Company Limited

The laundry room is at the far end of the kitchen pantry area, with a pocket door leading from the entry hall. Matching white shaker cabinetry with cream wall colour continues the serene feeling and clean lines of the kitchen and pantry area. Photography by Tim McGhie

Hardwood

McLeod Carpet One

Photo of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Modern Apartment

Insynk Design

This is an example of a small contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Functional Upgrades in Basement – Newcastle, WA

Sockeye Homes

Photo of a contemporary laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Lake Home - on Lake Michigan in Muskegon

Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.

Laundry Room
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Guilford

Jensen Design

Large arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Little John Residence

KMSalter Design

Cameron St. Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Colour and texture

Hobsons Choice

Dog room - Loulou and Bettie also had their own brief for this project, separate to their owners’. They wanted a room accepting of mud and water with storage for their vast collection of collars and leads.

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.

Laundry Room

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and light hardwood floors.

The Perfect Family Home

Parkyn Design

This multipurpose room serves as laundry storage and craft room.
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops and Light 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.