Photo of a laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, slate floors, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Tanager Hill

Nor-Son Custom Builders

Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Mudroom

O’Hara Interiors

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Farmhouse Laundry Room

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Gary Johnson
This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room

M.S. Design Studio

Photo of 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.

Lakeside Retreat

City Homes, LLC

Mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, a farmhouse sink and white benchtop.

Gale-Rew Spec/Chamna

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Photos by Becky Pospical
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Makeover

Pantuso Architecture

The new laundry room space has plenty of storage and a build it hanging space for drying clothing. Light grey cabinets and warm wood counters provide a fresh timeless look.

Argent

Inavogue Kitchens & Cabinets

Inspiration for an industrial l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and orange benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel & Addition

hpd architecture + interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Woodland Renovation

A. Perry Homes

Laundry room with farmhouse sink and ample storage
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic 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.

Contemporary Laundry Room

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mudroom

Legacy Remodeling Team

This is an example of a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

2018 Hospital Home Lottery Grand Prize Showhome

Haven & Co.

D&M Images
Large midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wood benchtops.

Willard

The Conscious Builder Inc.

This bathroom was a must for the homeowners of this 100 year old home. Having only 1 bathroom in the entire home and a growing family, things were getting a little tight. This bathroom was part of a basement renovation which ended up giving the homeowners 14” worth of extra headroom. The concrete slab is sitting on 2” of XPS. This keeps the heat from the heated floor in the bathroom instead of heating the ground and it’s covered with hand painted cement tiles. Sleek wall tiles keep everything clean looking and the niche gives you the storage you need in the shower. Custom cabinetry was fabricated and the cabinet in the wall beside the tub has a removal back in order to access the sewage pump under the stairs if ever needed. The main trunk for the high efficiency furnace also had to run over the bathtub which lead to more creative thinking. A custom box was created inside the duct work in order to allow room for an LED potlight. The seat to the toilet has a built in child seat for all the little ones who use this bathroom, the baseboard is a custom 3 piece baseboard to match the existing and the door knob was sourced to keep the classic transitional look as well. Needless to say, creativity and finesse was a must to bring this bathroom to reality. Although this bathroom did not come easy, it was worth every minute and a complete success in the eyes of our team and the homeowners. An outstanding team effort. Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group

Ultra Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Grey Floor

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.