Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

NWX Bend, Oregon

Curtis Homes

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

Southam Design Inc

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Updating an Albert Kahn Designed Home

Meadowlark Design+Build

A small portion of the existing large Master Bedroom was utilized to create a master bath and this convenient second-floor laundry room. The cabinet on the wall holds an ironing board. Remodel of this historic home was completed by Meadowlark Design + Build of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry

Helen Baumann Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

River Craftsman

GO Architectural Design, PLLC

Hallway to laundry room with barn door.
Photo of a large beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink and blue cabinets.

Donner Lake, Truckee

Gunter Construction

Country laundry room in Sacramento with tile benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Total House Transformation

TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

Removed giant soaker tub from upstairs bathroom and transformed into a functional laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Other Rooms

Martha Stewart Living

An efficient laundry room should run like a well-oiled machine. Having a designated place for everything means that routine chores become a breeze. Martha Stewart Living Turkey Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Fortune Cookie. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bronze

Brewster Residence

Evolution Design Build Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors and black floor.

River Oaks Contemporary Complete Transformation

Pipkin Homes LLC

Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Little Holmby Mudroom & Pantry

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Nicole Leone
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Carabelle in Sherwood

Cypress Homes, Inc.

This spacious laundry room has both cabinet and counter space and will have a side by side washer and dryer.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Forest Trail Townhome

Timberland Homes

Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Government Rd.

J&S Cabinet Doors Ltd.

Door Style: J&S Door # CF-4. Finish: Antique White with Brown Glaze. Kitchen by: Hi-Design Custom Cabinetry. SCM Photography.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room

DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer

Small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, yellow walls, a drop-in sink, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and red benchtop.

High Springs Custom Home

Golden Hammer Construction

Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Woodstream Craftsmen

Berghuis Construction LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Electrolux Lookbook

User

Compact laundry room/nook with side by side washer and dryer and storage shelves.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and white walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Tile Benchtops and 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.