Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Boston with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls and travertine floors.

Southern Living August 2015 Feature

European Stone Concepts

Photography by Laurey Glenn
Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, soapstone benchtops, an undermount sink and white walls.

Figured Birch Wide Plank Floors - Newport Beach, California

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Wide plank Curly Birch flooring custom sawn in the USA by Hull Forest Products, 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com. Photo by David Lamb Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Susan Brenner
Large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cove Hollow from The Hampton Series

Yankee Barn Homes

The Hamptons Collection Cove Hollow by Yankee Barn Homes Mudroom/Laundry Room Chris Foster Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room

McCarley Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Santiago

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Gambrel Country Home

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a country laundry room in New York with soapstone benchtops, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

Dilworth Historic Home Renovation

Henderson Building Group

Not only ideal for laundry but also provides a beverage cooler for convenience for both kids and adults.
This is an example of an arts and crafts galley utility room in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Quarry Road

Teaselwood Design

Quarry Road + QUARRY ROAD We transformed this 1980’s Colonial eyesore into a beautiful, light-filled home that's completely family friendly. Opening up the floor plan eased traffic flow and replacing dated details with timeless furnishings and finishes created a clean, classic, modern take on 'farmhouse' style. All cabinetry, fireplace and beam details were designed and handcrafted by Teaselwood Design.

West Highlands Kitchen

Red Chair Designs

This laundry room originally had one awkward cabinet that was difficult to use. We used the entire wall to create more storage and to give the appliances a built-in look.

A Family's Retreat

Marshall Erb Design Inc.

Marshall Morgan Erb Design Inc. Photo: Nick Johnson
This is an example of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and beige cabinets.

Tennessee Farm House

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Boone's Farm

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and shaker cabinets.

16581 S. Pacific Ave., Sunset Beach

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white walls, multi-coloured floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtop, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Silver Charm

Kirby Walls Custom Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

MODERN CONVIENCE IN A HISTORIC KITCHEN

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

This is an extermely efficient laundry room with built in dog crates. the stacked washer and dryer is on the left
Inspiration for a small country galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black benchtop and vaulted.

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and White Walls

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.