Multi-utility room incorporating laundry, mudroom and guest bath. Including tall pantry storage cabinets, bench and storage for coats. Pocket door separating laundry mudroom from kitchen. Utility sink with butcher block counter and sink cover lid.

Austin/Westlake Transitional Mud Room

Montebella Homes, Inc.

Mud room with separate laundry room. Original cabinetry was repurposed and painted in both mudroom and laundry room. Painted wood top on cabinet. 18"x18" tile floor. Photo: Charles Quinn

Кладовая

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, beige floor, white benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Rivia-A

Apex Design & Drafting

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Printer Storage Behind Cabinet Doors with Rollouts Above

Denise Quade Design

The family printer was hidden behind cabinet doors and placed on a rollout so the scanner/copier function could still be utilized. Two rollouts were placed above and keep extra paper and print cartridges nice and organized.

Mudroom Remodel

Color Zen

Transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Industrial Chic

Amy Storm & Company

We basically squeezed this into a closet, but wow does it deliver! The roll out shelf can expand for folding and ironing and push back in when it's not needed. The wood shelves offer great linen storage and the exposed brick is a great reminder of all the hard work that has been done in this home! Joe Kwon

Crystal Bay Cottage

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Beach style utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and black floor.

Casa Linda Laundry Room

Sardone | McLain Construction

Much needed laundry room update, enlarged space, added more storage, tile backsplash
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Elio Way

G.L. Green & Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Shoreline Drive

LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

The perfect amount of space to get the laundry done! We love the color of the cabinets with the reclaimed wood (tractor trailer floor) counter tops...and again, that floor just brings everything together!

Modern Farmhouse Front Entry, Mudroom and Laundry Room Remodel

One-of-One Building Collective

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Enguita Construction

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped utility room in Tampa with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Crown Hill Basement Refresh

Jackson Design Build

Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an utility sink, wood benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and grey walls.

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel

Jillian Lare

Photos and Construction by Kaufman Construction
This is an example of a small transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Alameda Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.

Atlanta Design & Build

Barbara Brown Photography

Multi-utility room incorporating laundry, mudroom and guest bath. Including tall pantry storage cabinets, bench and storage for coats. Pocket door separating laundry mudroom from kitchen.Utility sink with butcher block counter and sink cover lid.

Laundry Room Makeover

Paolucci Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Grey 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.