Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Medium Hardwood Floors

Built in Lockers in Mudroom with Large Island with Walnut Countertop

Walnut countertops on the mudroom island is a great durable surface that can be blemished and sanded out. The overhang at the end is the perfect spot for kids to do homework after a long day at school. The lockers offer a great spot for everyday items to be stored and organized for each child.

Mudroom with Large Grey Island and Walnut Countertop

Denise Quade Design

This room used to be a kitchen. The cabinets were reconfigured and painted white. Walnut butcher block countertops were used on the sink wall and also on the large island. Tons of storage was incorporated into the island for craft supplies, outerwear, junk drawers, etc. The subzero panels were refinished with dry erase paint and became the command center for the family.

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.

Mudroom with Large Grey Island with Lots of Drawer Storage

Denise Quade Design

Three equal drawer stacks were placed on this side of the island for outerwear storage; hats, mittens, extra sport socks, shoes, etc. The walnut top is the spot where the kids do their homework.

Bright White & Blue

Mise en Place Design

Photo of a large beach style galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Colorful Laundry Room

Robinson Interiors

Bright green cabinetry and a beadboard backsplash above a wood countertop create practical workspace in a cottage laundry room. Interior design by Robinson Interiors, Kristine Robinson

Baywater Laundry Room- Thousand Oaks, California

designstiles

Amy Bartlam
Design ideas for a contemporary dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Design ideas for a large beach style galley utility room in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bolton Hill Master Bath, 2019

ADR Builders, Ltd.

Design ideas for a small modern galley utility room in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

City Revival

JAZ Design, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional laundry room in Boston with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

City Revival

JAZ Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Boston with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wrexham Ct Basement Reno

Trust the Vision Decor

Sean Dooley Photography
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Baker Four Square- Pantry + Laundry Room

Lindy Design Build

The laundry room & pantry were also updated to include lovely built-in storage and tie in with the finishes in the kitchen.
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.