This Cole Valley home is transformed through the integration of a skylight shaft that brings natural light to both stories and nearly all living space within the home. The ingenious design creates a dramatic shift in volume for this modern, two-story rear addition, completed in only four months. In appreciation of the home’s original Victorian bones, great care was taken to restore the architectural details of the front façade.

Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Black, White and warm laundry room

avenue design inc

Aia Photography
Small modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Sliding doors to laundry. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clark Laundry & Guest Bathroom Remodel In Redondo Beach, Ca

Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Elliot Ranch Kitchen and Utility Renovation

Dawn Hearn Interior Design

Photography by Bert Bell with Kitchens By Bell
Design ideas for a modern single-wall laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

White Laundry Room

Closet & Storage Concepts - Norwalk

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Dog Wash

Christie Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park

Kitchen Shack

Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Winnetka Swanky

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.

#CaliModCustom

Alma Homes

Melissa Oholendt
Design ideas for a modern dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and white benchtop.

London Garden Room

Eckford Chong Design

This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.

Whistler Chalet

lee luxford a+d

Kristen McGaughey Photography
This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bosch Vision 800 Washer & Dryer

Baron's Major Brands

The 800 Series Washer & Dryer are One of the Few ENERGY STAR® Qualified 24" Pairs Offering Quality, Water Protection & Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Closets

Precision Closets and Garage LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Electrolux Lookbook

User

Compact laundry room/nook with side by side washer and dryer and storage shelves.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and white walls.

Modern Golf Course Home

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Andrew Pogue
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and black floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Laundry Room Design Ideas with Solid Surface Benchtops

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned modern 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.