This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Cove Remodel

Studio McGee

Large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

The Gambrel Roof Home

Kristi Spouse Interiors

The Gambrel Roof Home is a dutch colonial design with inspiration from the East Coast. Designed from the ground up by our team - working closely with architect and builder, we created a classic American home with fantastic street appeal

Alhambra Spanish Renovation

Julia Chasman Design

Laundry Room went from a pass-through to a statement room with the addition of a custom marble counter, custom cabinetry, a replacement vintage window sash, and Forno linoleum flooring. Moravian Star pendant gives a touch of magic!

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001

Paverca Renovation Services

Farm House Laundry Project, we open this laundry closet to switch Laundry from Bathroom to Kitchen Dining Area, this way we change from small machine size to big washer and dryer.

Farmington Renovation

Robertson Renovations Inc

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and grey benchtop.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

Love Shack

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

The stylish and function laundry & mudroom space in the Love Shack TV project. This room performs double duties with an area to house coats and shoes with direct access to the outdoor spaces and full laundry facilities. Featuring a custom Slimline Shaker door profile by LTKI painted in Dulux 'Bottle Brush' matt finish perfectly paired with leather cabinet pulls and hooks from MadeMeasure. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photographed By: Tim Turner

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable laundry is this homeowner's dream come true!! She says she wants to stay in here all day! She loves it soooo much! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working laundry room makes it enjoyable! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen

Laura Medicus Interiors

This was a fun kitchen transformation to work on and one that was mainly about new finishes and new cabinetry. We kept almost all the major appliances where they were. We added beadboard, beams and new white oak floors for character.

Kamas, Utah Home Remodel Project

Shearer Designs

Meaghan Larsen Photographer Lisa Shearer Designer
Inspiration for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ladera Remodel

Libby Raab Architecture

Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse in Minnetonka

Destiny Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ross Project

Rasmussen Construction

Large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, white floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Ridgefield Home Renovation

Rachel Belden Interior Design LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Urbane + Company

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Fishaus Builders

Custom-made cabinets to hold laundry units.
Inspiration for a small galley laundry room in Other with marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

2200 Sqft, 3 Bed/3 Bath, Central Park West

A. Bollman & Sons.

Athos Kyriakides
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Stainless Steel 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.