The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Chauvet

Nick Lee Architecture

Michelle Wilson Photography
Mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, white cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Milton Renovation

New River Building Co.

Photo Credit: David Cannon; Design: Michelle Mentzer Instagram: @newriverbuildingco
Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Purtell Street

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

A Host of Things, LLC

Storage cart for cleaning essentials and custom labels.
Small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orlando with white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

BOLD + BEAUTIFUL

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Daniel Island Drive

Delpino Custom Homes

Photography by Patrick Brickman
Large country utility room in Charleston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Sliding doors to laundry. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Merlin Way Custom Home

Adaptive Building Solutions

California Closets
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Full Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

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.

Bailey Creek Project

Indigo Interiors Co

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Stanley Residence

Jennifer Langford AIA CNU PA

Mark Koper
Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Brookside Modern Craftsman

MAWR Design

Sarah Shields
Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

I'll Take the Zero

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Move Media, Pensacola
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey cabinets.

Allum St

Dorrington Atcheson Architects

Emma-Jane Hetherington
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Garages

Closet Art

Garage cabinets, black cabinets with brushed aluminum doors. Slot wall storage
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

The Manhattan

Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.

Contemporary laundry room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photo by: Joshua Caldwell
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with green cabinets, grey floor, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Craftsman

Whittney Parkinson Design

Sarah Shields Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and Concrete 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.