Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.

Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake

Strongwood Homes

Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, ceramic 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.

Woodland Renovation

Deborah Leamann

This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.

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.

Beaucatcher Barn Home

Altura Architects

Bright laundry room with a rustic touch. Distressed wood countertop with storage above. Industrial looking pipe was install overhead to hang laundry. We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Photography by Todd Crawford

CTD-Woods

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Foxcroft Estate Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Dramatic hallway and kitchen

LNDesigns

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Second-floor laundry room with real Chicago reclaimed brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Mixture of green painted and white oak stained cabinetry. Farmhouse sink and white subway tile backsplash. Butcher block countertops.

Silva Household

Flooring Factory LLC

This is an example of an expansive country laundry room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.

The Elevated Cottage

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Inspiration for 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.

Parker Branch

Mighty Oak Builders

Fresh, light, and stylish laundry room. Almost enough to make us actually WANT to do laundry! Almost. The shelf over the washer/dryer is also removable. Photo credit Kristen Mayfield

Skyview

Kelley Design Group

This is an example of an expansive scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Mont Albert

Jane Gorman Decorators & Developers

Bergsproduction
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Limestone Benchtops

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.