Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room

M.S. Design Studio

Inspiration for a country laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Woodland Mud Room

HEI Design

Solving a cluttered laundry room problem with custom painted built-ins
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coburg Farmhouse Remodel

Arbor South Architecture

Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room - Prairie Crossing

AC Home Design LLC

This is an example of a country laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Levy

Cole Design Studio, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room

M.S. Design Studio

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Floating Gables

Lume Architecture

decorative tiles, panelled door, timber bench top, timber shelves, attic ladder, hydronic heating,
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Drury + Southport

Clark + Aldine

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Geometric Bath

DEW Design Company

Geometric high contrast tile floor, white shaker cabinets, and butcher block countertops with black fixtures + hardware. Photo by: Erin Konrath Photography

Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel

Sue DiRanna

The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.

Custom Home

New River Building Co.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke

Red Hills Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large country laundry room in Portland with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

A Step Above Clean

Jones Design Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Strafford NH Project

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

Photo of an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Union Street Project

George Gray Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Entertain McLean

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Morgan Howarth Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

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.

Manoa Blues

Ko'olau Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Hawaii with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

cMacd consulting & design

Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped laundry room in Newcastle - Maitland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Ceramic 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.