Country laundry room with a butchertop counter for folding and crema marfil countertop around sink.
Small country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Nevada City Cottage

Dogwood Interiors

Wayde Carroll
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Cabin in the Woods

Kevin Mauseth

This is a cabin in the woods off the beaten path in rural Mississippi. It's owner has a refined, rustic style that appears throughout the home. The porches, many windows, great storage, open concept, tall ceilings, upscale finishes and comfortable yet stylish furnishings all contribute to the heightened livability of this space. It's just perfect for it's owner to get away from everything and relax in her own, custom tailored space.

Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition

Riverside Construction, LLC

Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.

Greenbriar Rd

Shane Renovations

Photos by Peter Harrington Photography
Photo of a small transitional galley utility room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Southern Transitional Home in Greenville, SC

Tindall Architecture Workshop

This is an example of a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

New House - Wayne, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Lawrenceville Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation

DES Home Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

A Step Above Clean

Jones Design Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Mother-in-Law / Young Adult Suite / Garage Conversion

Barbara Stock Interior Design

The laundry room is the hub of this renovation, with traffic converging from the kitchen, family room, exterior door, the two bedroom guest suite, and guest bath. We allowed a spacious area to accommodate this, plus laundry tasks, a pantry, and future wheelchair maneuverability. The client keeps her large collection of vintage china, crystal, and serving pieces for entertaining in the convenient white IKEA cabinetry drawers. We tucked the stacked washer and dryer into an alcove so it is not viewed from the family room or kitchen. The leather finish granite countertop looks like marble and provides folding and display space. The Versailles pattern travertine floor was matched to the existing from the adjacent kitchen.

Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovation - Albert Park

Damco Kitchens

This laundry shows that even if you don't have the largest space available, with clever design and storage solutions, a beautiful and functional space can be made.

Cornwall Contemporary (Custom Home)

Moceri Construction

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Siler Ridge Laundry Room 2020

Monogram Builders LLC

Monogram Builders LLC
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and beige benchtop.

Beautiful New Open Floor Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Large modern galley laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Piney Woods Home

Mike Blake Custom Homes

Laundry room with wood look tile, folding counter top with pull out drying shelves for sweaters.
Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mt. Airy Project

Keystone Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room

Robert J. Lombardi

Small beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Vista Royal

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Sliding door panels glide away to reveal the hidden laundry wall with storage and the washer and dryer
Photo of an expansive single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hamptons at Twin Waters

Green Earth Homes

This laundry is big, light and airy.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Beige Benchtop

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.