Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, a drop-in sink and vinyl floors.

Gant Qarters

Home and Made Custom Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Suite

Hudson Havens

Eric Russell
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

St. Paul Mudroom

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floor.

Diamond Creek

Drawing Room Architecture

Photographed by Josie Withers
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets and beige walls.

Laundry Room

Coastal Land Design

Bright open space to get your Laundry done.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Homestead Drive Project

Dream Kitchens

Large arts and crafts galley utility room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Seattle Bitter Lake Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Coast to Coast Design, LLC

Previously the utility room or laundry room was about half the current size. There was a storage space that was only accessible from the outside. Having combined those spaces and moving the old exterior door to this area meant we had the perfect space for entry storage. This serves as a place for keeping shoes, outerwear and even the daily cleaning supplies. I bet you wouldn't even guess this floor was vinyl and not tile! Coast to Coast Design, LLC

Full House Remodel & Vaulted Ceiling Transformation

Sugar Valley Builders

Utilizing a small space to create a laundry room that doubled as a hand washing space for grandkids was important to our clients. A custom butcherblock countertop with a sink insert was created to give these homeowners a place to do laundry, fold clothes and wash hands and even rinse boots!

Complete Home Restoration and Addition

Custom Living

Design ideas for a small laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Bright White & Blue

Mise en Place Design

Large beach style galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bespoke cabinets for utility room

Shape Design & Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Buckinghamshire with wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Rose Hill Laundry Room

House Splendid

Design ideas for a mid-sized country utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors and beige walls.

Parade of Homes 2016

Double Take Designs

Mudroom
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls and brown benchtop.

Laundry

Afka Designs Ltd.

very functional yet beautifully organized laundry room. A wooden case is built around the washer-dryer to create more counter top space for folding laundries and storing other things.

New Build

Design Studio 120

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Culver, IN. Haas Cabinetry. Modern/Rustic Inspired Kitchen, Laundry, and Baths

Bailey's Cabinets

Haas Signature Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Slate Maple Door Style: Shakertown V Countertop: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut
Design ideas for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Modern High Gloss White Kitchen

Enns Cabinetry Inc.

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Skyline Drive Laguna Beach

Sea Interior Design

SURTERRE PROPERTIES
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Unique Reverse 1.5 Story home in Overland Park, KS

Dreams & Design Building

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Beige 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.