Project Burnside - full home remodel and renovation

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Green Shaker Laundry Room

R. Apple & Co.

Farrow & Ball Bancha Green Shaker Cabinets, with matte black hardware and a white oak shelf above the washer and dryer finish out this space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

John and Lauren’s Lake House

C&J Custom Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Chiswick House Refurbishment and Extension

VORBILD Architecture

Photo by Chris Snook
Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON

User

Contemporary cloakroom and laundry room. Fully integrated washing machine and tumble dryer in bespoke cabinetry. Belfast sink. Brass tap. Coat hooks and key magnet. tiled flooring.

Lake Bonavista Renovation

Knight Custom Homes

This laundry room just got a small pick me up with new shelving and counters, new exterior doors, and heated tile floors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Calgary with wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home

Will Johnson Building Company

This is an example of a large eclectic utility room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Huberty Residence

Emerick Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Eclectic Industrial Farmhouse

Ourso Designs

Design ideas for a laundry room in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Clerestory

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Remodeled interior of house including kitchen with new walk in pantry and custom features, master bath, master bedroom, living room and dining room. Added space by finishing existing screen porch and building floor in vaulted area to create a media room upstairs.

So Colonial Ave

Designed 2 Sell

Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Red, White and Blue Laundry

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.

Mountain Maritime Mudroom

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Cabinet Pulls, Mirror + Hooks: Anthropologie
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and grey walls.

Kelsey Park Contemporary Cottage Home

Ventura Homes

This utility room features space for a washer and dryer, slide in space for a refrigerator, cabinetry and counter space, and a sink. The utility room continues back to a built-in office space with wood counter tops and a window nearby.

Horsham Kitchen, Laundry and Mudroom

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Cottles Bridge

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Hiking gear storage Corrugated iron
Mid-sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Melbourne with open cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

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.

DryAway 4 White Frames 8' Ceiling Mounted

DryAway by Jilidoni Designs

DryAway - 4 white frames mounted to an 8' ceiling. Adjustable aluminum rods for hang drying clothes.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry room in Minneapolis with wood benchtops, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Fun Room

RL Design

Yellow vertical cabinets provide readily accessible storage. The yellow color brightens the space and gives the laundry room a fun vibe. Wood shelves balance the space and provides additional storage.

Richmond Elevation - Custom

Jagoe Homes Inc.

Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: Lake Forest, Custom Home. Location: Owensboro, Kentucky. Parade of Homes, Owensboro.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and beige 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.