Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Open Living in Lewisham

PGW Building

Photo of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Falcon Lake

Timber Ridge Homes Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Clerestory

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

We remodeled the interior of this home including the kitchen with new walk into pantry with custom features, the master suite including bathroom, living room and dining room. We were able to add functional kitchen space by finishing our clients existing screen porch and create a media room upstairs by flooring off the vaulted ceiling.

Queensmill

Shape Architecture Ltd

Photography by Kulczynski.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an integrated sink and ceramic floors.

Vi at Palo Alto Apartment Renovation

Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton, VI360
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home

Will Johnson Building Company

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight

Legacy Renovations LLC

Breathtaking new kitchen with complete redesign and custom finishes throughout entire home. Expanded footprint to introduce a new private owners entry with custom mud room and dedicated laundry room. One of our favorite spaces!

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Expansive u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Christopher Peters Kitchens & Interiors House design

Mark Hardy

Inspiration for a small modern galley laundry cupboard in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Hidden Under Stairs

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a small traditional galley laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Cottage by the Coast

Amanda Webster Design

Photo- Neil Rashba
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Jacksonville with beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain floors, brown benchtop and wood benchtops.

New House - Wayne, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with beige cabinets, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Windsong

Studio McGee

Large beach style dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Birchcrest Milford New Build

Mintzer Building Company

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Frost Lane

Stringline Design

Beck Builders
Photo of a country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and grey walls.

Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

SDK Design Services Inc

Design ideas for a small country single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.