Photo of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Farm House

Brett Bulthuis Photography

Beach style laundry room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, wood benchtops and white walls.

Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité

Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs

Giovanni Del Brenna
Inspiration for a large scandinavian dedicated laundry room in Paris with wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry

Concept to Design Inc.

Architectural Consulting, Exterior Finishes, Interior Finishes, Showsuite Town Home Development, Surrey BC Park Ridge Homes, Raef Grohne Photographer
This is an example of a small country laundry cupboard in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lake Avenue - Historic Renovation

E2 Homes

Photo of a traditional dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Tidal Mill Place

Delpino Custom Homes

Patrick Brickman
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Vejle

A little story

Design ideas for a large scandinavian single-wall laundry room in Aarhus with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets and wood benchtops.

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor

Liliblue Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen and Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Historical Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

New Mudroom entrance serves triple duty....as a mudroom, laundry room and green house conservatory. copper and glass roof with windows and french doors flood the space with natural light. the original home was built in the 1700's and added onto several times. Clawson Architects continues to work with the owners to update the home with modern amenities without sacrificing the authenticity or charm of the period details.

Laundry Room

HomeSmart

This is an example of a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and grey walls.

Inredning styling av nyproduktion

Mikkos House Homestyling

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and an integrated sink.

Timeless Traditional

KellyBaron

Not your typical laundry room. A high shelf wraps around the room. Pegs line the walls on the high wainscoting. A custom table can be used for folding or easily transforms into a bench.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

This is an example of a large transitional utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lyall

Homegirl Renovation Management + Design

Dave Rempel
Large scandinavian u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry & Utility Rooms

Coppice Guild

Photo of a country l-shaped utility room in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Pentyak, Harlyn Bay

Perfect Stays

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped laundry room in Cornwall with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Highland Park Tudor

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Traditional utility room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Cozy 2nd floor laundry with wall paper accented walls.
Small beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Town Line Residence

Highland Builders LLC

This laundry room has so much character! The patterned tile gives it the wow factor it needs. Cabinets are painted in Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray as well as all the trim, window seat, and crown molding. The farmhouse apron front sink and white milk glass hardware bring in a bit of vintage to the space.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops and Tile 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.