Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Laundry Room

Ronda Batchelor

Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.

Buchanan Renovation

Ferguson Construction

This home renovation project included a complete gut and reorganization of the main floor, removal of large chimney stack in the middle of the dining room, bringing floors all to same level, moving doors, adding guest bath, master closet, corner fireplace and garage. The result is this beautiful, open, spacious main floor with new kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, master bath, guest bath, laundry room and flooring throughout.

Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart

Studio Design Elements

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen

Alex Fulton Design

Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine

Laundry Reno

Kitchen Shack

White and timber laundry creating a warmth and richness - true scandi feel.
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

BOLD + BEAUTIFUL

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Estate Lane

Golden Builders Group, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lakeside Farmhouse

David Charlez Designs

An efficient upper level laundry with upper cabinet storage, lower cabinets, a folding counter, and hanging space - Photo by Sky Definition
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Dramatic Whole Home Transformation

Jim Reif Builders

Photo of a modern utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops and grey walls.

Urban Lake View Queen Tudor

w.b. builders

Photo by Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, concrete floors and white benchtop.

2017 Spring Remodelers Showcase

Knight Construction Design Inc.

Small country single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash

Jennifer Ryan Design

The dog wash has pull out steps so large dogs can get in the tub without the owners having to lift them. The dog wash also is used as the laundry's deep sink. Debbie Schwab Photography

Boone Fork Custom Home

VPC Builders, LLC

Photography by Bernard Russo
This is an example of an expansive country utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Family-Focused Addition

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Cincinnati with white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and laminate benchtops.

Locker System

Closet Organizing Systems

Locker system designed with kids in mind: plenty of open cubby storage, multiple hooks for hanging items, bottom shoe storage & drawers to stow items. Slat wall allows for larger items to be keep off the floor and easy to reach. Larger utility sink area for clean ups. Upper and lower cabinets for added storage. Easy care epoxy flooring. Carey Ekstrom/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems

EGR Classic

Scott Christopher Homes

Large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, green walls, stainless steel benchtops and grey benchtop.

2013 Parade of Homes Home

Compass Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Havant House

DIMA | Design In Mind Architects

A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Geelong with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Stainless Steel Benchtops and Laminate 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.