Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Splashback

Maurimosaic

Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.

Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A mudroom with a laundry cabinet features large windows that provide an abundance of natural light. The custom screens, made from Ash and natural rattan cane webbing, incorporate built-in vents to conceal the washer and dryer while in use.

Middle Harbour House

Richard Cole Architecture

Simon Wood
Large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fulton

Interiors For Modern Living

Photography by: Bob Jansons H&H Productions
This is an example of a contemporary laundry room in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, turquoise benchtop and white walls.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Paerata 3

Jessica Chloe Photography

Clean, neutral elements express a tidy and calm place to get the laundry done
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Preservation and Remodel Project, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

Mirador Builders
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Houston with beige cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Rustic Home Remodel

McCue Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Narooma St, Moorabbin

M.J.Harris Group

A bathroom and laundry renovation showcasing the perfect balance of colourful and calm, with curves throughout accentuating the softness of the space
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Melbourne with green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, green splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Gig Harbor Laundry

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Roger Turk, Northlight Photography
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Retro Reno

G&M Craftsman Cabinets

We love to be challenged so when we were approached by these clients about a design "from the era" we couldn't resist! There is nothing worse than removing character and charm from a home. The clients wanted their retro beach shack to have the modern comforts of today's lastest technologies hidden behind design features of the original design of the home. Beautiful terrazzo bench tops, laminated plywood, matt surfaces and soft-close hardware make this space warm and welcoming. Giving a home new life through clever design to achieve the result as if it was meant to be all along is one of the most rewarding projects you can do and we LOVED IT!

Rustic Home Remodel

McCue Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, white walls, ceramic floors, beige floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tudor Estate Update

EASA Architecture

Laundry Room with front-loading under counter washer dryer and a dog wash station.
Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, beige benchtop, porcelain floors and terrazzo benchtops.

Campbell House

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

custom designed opaque glass inserts say "WASH SORT DRY" C. Marie Hebson
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Upper Black Eddy, PA - Mess Sink

River Woodcraft

Design ideas for a mid-sized country utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Listed Renovation Dartmoor

Living Space Architects

Living Space
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley laundry cupboard in Devon with a farmhouse sink, zinc benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Staddons House

User

Utility room in restored listed cottage on Dartmoor Living Space Architects Nick Hook Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Devon with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Gig Harbor Laundry

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Roger Turk, Northlight Photography
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, zinc benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

LaSalle Lane

Atwood Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Zinc Benchtops and Terrazzo 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.