Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Addilyn III Two Story

Rob Washam Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Redwood Road Doonan

Flair Interior Refurbishments

Basic laundry renovation.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sunshine Coast with grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Alair Homes Chilliwack

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

Odom Residence

LaBella Associates, PC

HouseLens
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Lancashire House

JAS Building Services

Charlie O'Beirne
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Third Ave Kitchen

Terracotta Design Build

Jeff Herr
This is an example of a galley utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Manheim Mud room and Laundry

K T Highland, Inc.

The Hide-a-way ironing board cabinet includes space for the ironing board, iron, a light, an outlet and additional space for spray starches, etc. The large pantry cabinets has plenty of space for canned goods and additional kitchen items that do not fit in the kitchen.

Vintage Colonial Mudroom/Laundry Room

Limekiln Hill Studio

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kelso Farmhouse

mfm design group

Laundry / Mudroom
This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Glamorous Greensboro Kitchen Design

Marsh Kitchen & Bath

Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a concealed washer and dryer, 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.

The Verssue Home

Homes by Chris

Carrie Babbitt
Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Large Mudroom Island with Walnut Countertop

Denise Quade Design

This mudroom island is a storage spot for out of season outerwear and home office storage. Office and craft supplies have a home on this side of the island. The grey painted cabinets add depth and presence to the space.

Bluestem

West Coast Homes

Laundry Room / Mud Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Elegance

Fautt Homes

Mud Room with dark gray bench and charging station. Barn door with an X to close to keep messes behind close doors.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Almaden Valley Masterpiece

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton - Vi360
Design ideas for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, recessed-panel cabinets and wood benchtops.

Laundry & Mudroom Space

Canadian Woodwork

Laundry room with island and Mudroom storage cabinets with pine bench.
Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.