The laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, plenty of folding space and a farmhouse sink. The gray-scale hexagon tiles add a fun element to this blue laundry.

Traditional blue shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

This is an example of a small traditional laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Daley

Detailed Designs By Denise

Matt Harrer
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cornell Project

Louise Andrews

The client had these two crates in their living space when I initially met with them. We enclosed part of the garage and transformed their existing laundry room to make a functional expanded mudroom/laundry area and home for their two best friends! Notice the "window" between the two crates. Courtesy of an unreal client who adores his two best friends.

Biltmore Patio Home

Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASID

Super Pantry Laundry
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, beige splashback, granite splashback and beige floor.

Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Clients had a large wasted space area upstairs and wanted to better utilize the area. They decided to add a large laundry area that provided tons of storage and workspace to properly do laundry. This family of 5 has deeply benefited from creating this more functional beautiful laundry space.

Eclectic In Elmhurst

Designing Interiors Inc

Picture Perfect Marina Storm
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dusty Pink Laundry Room

Paul Alexander Kitchens

A first floor bespoke laundry room with tiled flooring and backsplash with a butler sink and mid height washing machine and tumble dryer for easy access. Dirty laundry shoots for darks and colours, with plenty of opening shelving and hanging spaces for freshly ironed clothing. This is a laundry that not only looks beautiful but works!

Colorful Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets & Yellow Door

Hive Home

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Jewel Bay

Bigfork Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Laundry Rooms

MK Remodeling & Design

Shane Baker Studios SOLLiD Value Series - Cambria Linen Cabinets Jeffrey Alexander by Hardware Resources - Bremen 1 Hardware
Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Beautiful Laundry spaces

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Stamford Brook Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Framed Shaker utility painted in Little Greene 'Portland Stone Deep' Walls: Farrow & Ball 'Wimbourne White' Worktops are SG Carrara quartz Villeroy & Boch Farmhouse 60 sink Perrin and Rowe - Ionian deck mounted tap with crosshead handles in Aged brass finish. Burnished Brass handles by Armac Martin Photo by Rowland Roques-O'Neil.

Dark Green Boot Room

Tom Howley

Our dark green boot room and utility has been designed for all seasons, incorporating open and closed storage for muddy boots, bags, various outdoor items and cleaning products. No boot room is complete without bespoke bench seating. In this instance, we've introduced a warm and contrasting walnut seat, offering a cosy perch and additional storage below. To add a heritage feel, we've embraced darker tones, walnut details and burnished brass Antrim handles, bringing beauty to this practical room.

Laundry Room Cabinetry

Artisan Kitchens

Artisan Kitchens
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Remodel - Laundry Room Overlook

Smart Remodeling LLC

Overlook of the laundry room appliance and shelving. (part from full home remodeling project) The laundry space was squeezed-up and tight! Therefore, our experts expand the room to accommodate cabinets and more shelves for storing fabric detergent and accommodate other features that make the space more usable. We renovated and re-designed the laundry room to make it fantastic and more functional while also increasing convenience.

#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Astoria Watermark Showhome - 31 Watermark Rd

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Adrian Shellard Photography
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Calgary with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and grey walls.

Parade Home 2013

Valiant Design

2013 Award Winner
Photo of a traditional u-shaped laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

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.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops

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