This is an example of a laundry room in Other with beige walls, cork floors, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.

Mudroom

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

This hardworking mudroom-laundry space creates a clear transition from the garage and side entrances into the home. The large gray cabinet has plenty of room for coats. To the left, there are cubbies for sports equipment and toys. Straight ahead, there's a foyer with darker marble tile and a bench. It opens to a small covered porch and the rear yard. Unseen in the photo, there's also a powder room to the left. Photography (c) Jeffrey Totaro, 2021

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Marshall Homestead

Gateway Builders

Inspiration for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen Remodel - Brighton, MI

User

Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Lake Home Remodel

Blue Sun Construction LLC

Complete laundry room remodel. White shaker cabinets. Side by side washer / dryer. Tall pantry cabinets. Custom shelving.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Before: Original Laundry

Josephine Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, blue floor, white benchtop, wood and panelled walls.

Luxury Laundry Space

Elite Kitchens and Cabinets Limited

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, soapstone benchtops, pink splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop, wood and wood walls.

開く、閉じる、街中でおおらかに暮らす

木の家工務店　マルト

Photo of a laundry room in Other with beige walls, cork floors, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

This laundry room was the main entry point for the family and needed to be rearranged a bit. It was too cramped and not helping them keep things organized. We created a storage bench and added more cabinets so that it could pull double-duty as a mudroom.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Kitchen Remodel - Brighton, MI

User

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Lake Home Remodel

Blue Sun Construction LLC

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

Lake Home Remodel

Blue Sun Construction LLC

Complete laundry room remodel. White shaker cabinets. Side by side washer / dryer. Tall pantry cabinets. Custom shelving.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Benchtop and Wood

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.