Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Midtown Project

Stellar Renovations

Large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Upstairs Laundry Room

Cindy Fox Miller and Associates

Mid-sized u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and red benchtop.

Bastien Renovation

Su Casa Cabinets INC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Construction of Contemporary Home

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Mud room and laundry space featuring a floor-to-ceiling glass wall.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tuttle Projects

Reliance

D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room

User

Multi purpose room with loads of storage for pantry items, laundry and mudroom to dump those dirty shoes at the end of the day.
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room

User

Butlers Pantry for additional pantry items and overflow to keep clutter hidden from main kitchen space.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

St Margaret's, TW1: Side and Rear Extension, complete ground floor renovation.

The RMR Group

This small utility space, still manages to provide plenty of room for all laundry needs. There is plenty of surface space, and storage available. The embedded skylight means it's a light and airy working space.

Laundry Rooms

Closets of Virginia

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

Sunset Drive

Superstition Cabinets

Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO

Hibbs Homes

The mudroom in this modern farmhouse is made with custom cubbies and expansive storage.
Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Functional Upgrades in Basement – Newcastle, WA

Sockeye Homes

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.

A Modern Twist on Traditional (Santa Fe, NM)

Counter Intelligence with H and S Craftsmen

Photo of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side 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.

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.