Large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Louisville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Coastal Transitional Multi-Room Design Annapolis, MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Katherine Dashiell of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Annapolis, MD in collaboration with Emory Construction, this coastal transitional inspired project features cabinet designs for the kitchen, bar, powder room, primary bathroom and laundry room. The kitchen design features Merillat Classic Tolani in a Cotton finish on the perimeter kitchen cabinets. For the kitchen island, the cabinets are Merillat Masterpiece Montresano Rustic Alder in a Husk Suede finish. The design also includes a Kohler Whitehaven sink. The bar design features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style with a White finish. The powder room bathroom design features Merillat Classic in the Tolani door style in a Nightfall finish. The primary bathroom design features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Turner door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk Suede finish. The laundry room features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style with a Spéciale Grey finish. “This was our second project working with Reico. The overall process is overwhelming given the infinite layout options and design combinations so having the experienced team at Reico listen to our vision and put it on paper was invaluable,” said the client. “They considered our budget and thoughtfully allocated the dollars.” “The team at Reico never balked if we requested a quote in a different product line or a tweak to the layout. The communication was prompt, professional and easy to understand. And of course, the finished product came together beautifully – better than we could have ever imagined! Katherine and Angel at the Annapolis location were our primary contacts and we can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work and care they put into our project.” Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Modern Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room

New Home Old Soul

A custom built farmhouse laundry room features modern and traditional design elements.
This is an example of a country laundry room in DC Metro with wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and wallpaper.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Morecombe Home

The Glade Design

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Sélection de buanderies | Scavolini

Scavolini Store Bordeaux

Photo of an expansive modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Bordeaux with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic white and gold kitchen

Tracy Berman Interiors

Classic white and gold kitchen built for a professional baker. The crown molding extends the wall cabinets to the ceiling, including the custom made hood. This new design provides ample storage for her bakery needs, including a special made cabinet for stand mixers. Made to look built-in, the hutch features a beautiful marble backsplash and unique golden accents. This hutch is the perfect place to store all her unique tea sets and decorative accessories. The focal point in the dining room is the fireplace with blue marble tile and a custom made mantle is the focal point.

Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Paris with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors and red floor.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Not your average McMansion

Enduring Domain Architecture

A simple laundry with space for everything to be put away makes for a neat and stress-free space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Cooper's Rock Apex

Moment Drafting & Design LLC

Laundry room with butcher block folding areas, hang-drying space, subway tile, and a dogwash.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

CTD-Woods

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Design ideas for a 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.

Laundry Room

DFW Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Woy Woy - Bespoke 3-Way Bathroom & Laundry

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Central Coast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floor.

Morecombe Home

The Glade Design

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, pink walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Batesford Ridge House

RT Architects

Photo of a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Geelong with an integrated sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Client T&J P

The Keeping Room Design

Customized Laundry Basket Storage was a must for this Laundry Room.
Country laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Linea - Display Home

Dennehy Builders Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Geelong with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Basement bathroom

Canopy Construction Ltd.

Basement bathroom/laundry room after redesign and floor work in 83 year old craftsman house.
Photo of a laundry room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Subway Tile Splashback

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.