The laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, plenty of folding space and a farmhouse sink. The gray-scale hexagon tiles add a fun element to this blue laundry.

Laundry Room

Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Provo Charm

Hebdon Studios

Traditional meets modern in this charming two story tudor home. A spacious floor plan with an emphasis on natural light allows for incredible views from inside the home.

Stamford Brook Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed Shaker utility painted in Little Greene 'Portland Stone Deep' Walls: Farrow & Ball 'Wimbourne White' Worktops are SG Carrara quartz Villeroy & Boch Farmhouse 60 sink Perrin and Rowe - Ionian deck mounted tap with crosshead handles in Aged brass finish. Burnished Brass handles by Armac Martin Photo by Rowland Roques-O'Neil.

Scheming in color

May Construction, Inc.

The laundry room was a major transformation that needed to occur, once a dark and gloomy dungeon is now a bright, and whimsical room that would make anyone be happy, doing the household chore of laundry. The Havana Ornate Silver tile flooring and Ice White backsplash tile translated nicely against the custom cabinetry. To accommodate the newest furriest member of the family, a hidden custom litter box pull-out was included in the cabinetry and cute cat door that would allow the new kitten to get in and out through its very own passageway.

Laundry - Pennant Hills

HOMETRIX PTY LTD

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Updated Laundry Room

Denver Design Group

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Kopachuck Remodel

Madera Furniture Company

A gorgeous combination of white painted and walnut veneered cabinetry provide ample storage in this vast laundry room.
Design ideas for an expansive modern utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, blue floor, white benchtop and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!

Laundry room

Meyer Design

Adorable farmhouse laundry room with shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash. The wallpaper wall adds color and fun to the space. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Large contemporary galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Country Farm Home #2

Robbins Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Classic Design on Rolling Hills

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Double sliding barn door system

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

A partial wall and a double sliding barn door system was installed to section off the brand new laundry room
Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

BCS Barrington Construction Solutions, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Silverhorn | Contemporary - Laundry Room

Andison Residential Design

Laundry Room w/ Single Sink Contemporary Custom Home Calgary, Alberta
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Laundry Rooms

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Cupertino

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Subway Tile Splashback

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.