Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

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.

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.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Coburg Farmhouse Remodel

Arbor South Architecture

Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Neely School Road Project

Executive Developers, LLC

mud room/laundry room
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and panelled walls.

Drury + Southport

Clark + Aldine

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Johns Creek Transformation

J. Henry Designs

Who wouldn't want to do laundry here. So much space. Butcher block countertop for folding clothes. The floor is luxury vinyl tile.
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood walls.

Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry

Enduring Domain Architecture

This laundry also acts as an entry airlock and mudroom. It is welcoming and has space to hide away mess if need be.
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, concrete floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Laundry Room

O'Connor Home Design

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall laundry room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue benchtop and wallpaper.

Hunter Custom Home

SkyTop Homes

Large country utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor, brown benchtop and decorative wall panelling.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room

M.S. Design Studio

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room

M.S. Design Studio

Country laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Cook Home

Reliance

Laundry room sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Doone Rd. | Addition & Renovation

The Bellepoint Company

Design ideas for a laundry room in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, black floor and planked wall panelling.

Прачечная

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Drury + Southport

Clark + Aldine

Mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration

DLR Custom Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop, planked wall panelling, terra-cotta floors and multi-coloured floor.

All Wall Treatments 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.