Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, brown floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and grey walls.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

A Little More Room

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

A new laundry room, accessed through a pocket door just off of the new kitchen. Photography (c) Jeffrey Totaro.
Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, brown floor, slate floors and green cabinets.

Project Hammond - Laundry Room

Michelle Berwick Design

Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Sam Stock Photos
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a drop-in sink, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Linkwood - Harvey Reno

MMI Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and brown floor.

Beverly | 2018

Coats Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, blue floor, white benchtop, solid surface benchtops and ceramic floors.

Cathaway Laundry

Kitchen & Bath Details

Matt Francis Photos
This is an example of a beach style dedicated laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Statement Tile Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops

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.