Low Gear Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and black cabinets.

Ripon

Studio Nest

We paired this rich shade of blue with smooth, white quartz worktop to achieve a calming, clean space. This utility design shows how to combine functionality, clever storage solutions and timeless luxury.

Laundry Room Custom Cabinetry

Ayoko Design Branded Interiors

Photo of a small country u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Renovation in Athens Georgia

Blake Shaw Homes

See It 360
Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Hemphill Renovation

A. Perry Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls and beige benchtop.

E Ave Project

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley laundry cupboard in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, grey cabinets and wood benchtops.

casa Venini

RHIZOMET

Paolo Sacchi
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, open cabinets, wood benchtops, an integrated washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

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.

Badmöbel - Hauswirtschaftsraum im Bad

LIGNO Möbelwerkstatt

Funktionsschrank im Bad mit integrierter Waschmaschine
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, black floor and white cabinets.

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

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

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

Transitional Laundry Room

This is an example of 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.

Tyner Ridge Incline Village NV

Covarelli Construction Co., Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Immagini ambientate prodotti ASTRO

User

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Venice with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and brown benchtop.

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.

Strafford NH Project

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

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.

Past Work

Hollander Home Style

Design ideas for a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

All Cabinet Styles 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.