A dark, unfinished basement becomes a bright, fresh laundry room. The large industrial steel sink and faucet is a practical addition for messy clean ups - the home owner loves working on his bicycles in the adjoining work shop.

Gathering Place

Birch & Beam Custom Homes

Lutography
Photo of a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Luxury Vinyl Tile

Floor Decorators Carpet One

Large country laundry room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, vinyl floors and an utility sink.

The Brewmaster's Basement

Adlyn Construction Inc.

Large modern galley utility room in Edmonton with vinyl floors, grey walls, grey floor, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Josie House

Countrywide Construction & Design LLC

This is a view of one end of a long six foot wide by 12 foot long laundry room. The washer and dryer are on the opposite wall. The space next to the laundry sink is behind where the door swings and can be used for sorting laundry or storage.

Carpet One Design Gallery

Williams Carpet One

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Full Basement Finishing (Bedroom, Bathroom, Living Area, Laundry, Egress Window)

Scala Design and Construction Services

The laundry room can be a cozy, clean and nice space.
Mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Bright laundry room in the basement

Place ID

The peninsula offers plenty of practical storage in a compact, attractive custom millwork solution.
Mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, red splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Full Basement Finishing (Bedroom, Bathroom, Living Area, Laundry, Egress Window)

Scala Design and Construction Services

The laundry room is finished, and it looks and feels great. The good temperature and illumination in the area make the chore a pleasurable one.
Inspiration for a mid-sized dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Stainless Steel Benchtops and Vinyl Floors

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.