Elegant, yet functional laundry room off the kitchen. Hidden away behind sliding doors, this laundry space opens to double as a butler's pantry during preparations and service for entertaining guests.

Spruce Ave.

Ashley Martin Home

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, orange floor, white benchtop and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

San Jose Modern Traditional

Cathie Hong Interiors

This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.

Laundry Room

Lisa & Leroy

Essentials for a functional laundry room include hanging space and counters for folding.
Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Manhattan Beach Cape Cod

MODEL DESIGN INC.

This laundry room features mint color custom cabinetry, brass/ crystal hardware, and capiz shell backsplash.
Inspiration for a small beach style dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white walls, white benchtop, blue cabinets, mosaic tile splashback and grey floor.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!

Modern Farmhouse

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a country utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Kristi Hopper Designs

Traditional dedicated laundry room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

Seaford Kitchen & Laundry

The Kitchen Designer

A small beachside home was reconfigured to allow for a larger kitchen opening to the back yard with compact adjacent laundry. The feature tiled wall makes quite a statement with striking dark turquoise hand-made tiles. The wall conceals the small walk-in pantry we managed to fit in behind. Used for food storage and making messy afternoon snacks without cluttering the open plan kitchen/dining living room. Lots of drawers and benchspace in the actual kitchen make this kitchen a dream to work in. And enhances the whole living dining space. The laundry continues with the same materials as the kitchen so make a small but functional space connect with the kitchen.

The Rustic Modern

House Sprucing

This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Ravine laundry/mudroom

Plain & Posh

Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Colorful Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets & Yellow Door

Hive Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Casual comfortable laundry is this homeowner's dream come true!! She says she wants to stay in here all day! She loves it soooo much! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working laundry room makes it enjoyable! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

#CaliModCustom

Alma Homes

Melissa Oholendt
Design ideas for a modern dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and white benchtop.

Leighanne's Residence

Leighanne LaMarre Interiors

Amanda Dumouchelle Photography
Country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park

The Design Build Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room

In the Deets

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

Dillard Whole Home

Framestead Enterprises, L.P.

Country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Walls and White 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.