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.

Modern Farmhouse Paradise Valley

Hillis Built Luxury Homes

This is an example of a country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Artistic Home in London (7205)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Mudroom off entryway

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped utility room in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bungalow Basement Renovation

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.

Кладовая

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, beige floor, white benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Whiteacres House

Create Perfect

This long thin utility has one end for cleaning and washing items including an enclosed washer and dryer and a butler sink. The other end boasts and bootroom beanch and hanging area for getting ready and returning from long walks with the dogs.

Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

This french window in the laundry room opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties.
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, white benchtop and white walls.

Brendonshire Residence

Jones Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Beachtree

Wendy Martin Living

Expansive beach style utility room in Other with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Dulwich wood avenue, SE19

EXCELL BUILDING

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room

Clark + Aldine

Photo of a mid-sized country utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Larimer county-Livestock-Custom farmhouse

Black Pines Builders, Inc

This is an example of a country utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Timeless New Build

House Sprucing

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Royal Model #2

Hartman Homes

Transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room

EBO Design

Small country single-wall utility room with wood benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Custom Laundry - Timber benchtop

RAW Sunshine Coast

Laundry designed and built by RAW Sunshine Coast. Featuring solid timber bench top in American Oak with 2PAC finish for durability. White subway tiles, white textured overhead cabinetry, matte black sink mixer and trough, charcoal grey lower cabinetry and solid timber shelving.

Tarrytown Remodel

Oliver Custom Homes

Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Witt Architecture Office Photographer: Casey Chapman Ross
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, porcelain floors and brown benchtop.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood 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.