Photo of a small midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and orange benchtop.

Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill

DES Home Renovations

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Netherlands

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

When the kitchen and laundry are next to each other, we often find it needs a face lift as well. We simply carried the same hale navy to the cabinets and decided to go with a wood stained top.

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.

So Colonial Ave

Designed 2 Sell

Mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Richmond with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vintage Colonial Mudroom/Laundry Room

Limekiln Hill Studio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bay Colony Remodel

Whisper House Real Estate Group, L.L.C

This 'utility room' provides a large amount of tall counters for crafts and laundry as well as a built in desk. All computer components are stored beneath as well as a lazy susan for laundry items. This room also has a utility closet and sink as well as pantry storage.

Morningside bungalow

Meriwether Inc

1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Small arts and crafts laundry room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

Appartement haussmannien 120 m² - Paris - Rénovation complète

August Architecture

La buanderie a été créée et a permis l'ajout d'un WC
Photo of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and pink floor.

身の丈実用の家。Olive ｰオリーブｰ

華建築株式会社

This is an example of a country single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls and vinyl floors.

Iris Modern

Ducy Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern laundry room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Vintage Colonial Mudroom/Laundry Room

Limekiln Hill Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Centers

Common Vision

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Luxury Laundry Room - Richmond VA

Ryson Renovations LLC

Large traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Boot Room

Frome Interiors

This boot room in a Georgian house in Bath is a multi-functional space for laundry, coat and boot storage and a it works as a utility room with direct access from the garden. The cabinets are a shaker style with walnut timber worktop and shelf. The large butlers sink gives the room a traditional feel but the sage grey paint colour and rich walnut adds a contemporary twist. The cupboards step back to allow the back door to open which maximises the storage in this small space.

Cottage Apartment Mornington

Provoke Design

The laundry space is separate to the kitchen and had a very old water tank taking up most of the space. We removed this a place an instant hot water system outside that is also 6 star rated. This allowed for extra storage space and a broom cupboard.

Project Simpson | Laundry Update

Inhabitat Interiors

Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Plymouth Scope Creep part 1- laundry/mudroom/powder bath

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Referred by our client across the street, this project was one for the books! It started out just as a laundry room, that then included the back garage entry, that migrated to the owner's suite, that then logically had to include the remaining powder that was located between the spaces. For the laundry we removed the second powder bath on the main level, as well as a closet and rearranged the layout so that the once tiny room was double in size with storage and a refrigerator. For the mudroom we removed the classic bifold closet and made it a built-in locker unit. We tied the two spaces together with a tiled floor and pocket door. For the powder we just did cosmetic updates, including a bold navy vanity and fun wallpaper.

Laundry Room

HomeSmart

Design ideas for a small country dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Contemporary Style

Kitchen Mania

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, black cabinets, wood benchtops 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.