Traditional utility room in Birmingham with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and wood benchtops.

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Surrey with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtop and panelled walls.

Fleetwood Ivy Wall

Expertise Construction | Custom Cabinets & Design

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Manheim Mud room and Laundry

K T Highland, Inc.

This former small laundry at the entrance to the garage did not have space for ironing or folding of wash. It also had no space for to store the family clutter of shoes, hats, jackets and miscellaneous items. The laundry was moved to the basement and space was made for clutter storage and a bench to remove or put on shoes and/or boots. With changes in seasons, the wall hooks can be used for swim suits and towels and/or hats and jackets.

Claremont Spanish mission Kitchen and Bedroom and bath remodel

Lotus Construction Group

Mark Ashworth
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Vestavia Basement

ELM Construction LLC

The homeowners were ready to renovate this basement to add more living space for the entire family. Before, the basement was used as a playroom, guest room and dark laundry room! In order to give the illusion of higher ceilings, the acoustical ceiling tiles were removed and everything was painted white. The renovated space is now used not only as extra living space, but also a room to entertain in. Photo Credit: Natan Shar of BHAMTOURS

Palmetto Bluff - Bennington

Court Atkins Group

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

SpaceCraft Architecture

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Oldfield Custom Home

Coastal Signature Homes

Open, spacious laundry room & more.
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, brown benchtop, grey cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Boston Condo

Leslie Saul & Associates

Photo of a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Boston with blue floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a stacked washer and dryer and wood benchtops.

Hale Navy

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

English Country Utility Room

Bear René LLP

Simple, functional design with quality finishing in this English country utility room – deVOL units, Carrara marble detailing on the sink, oak worktops and a flagstone floor. Perfect to house the Hunters and a muddy dog after a country ramble!

Vavasour Square, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4

Paul Tobin Estate Agents

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Dublin with an undermount sink, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tever Plant City, FL

Dynamic Property Services, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Tampa with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Canmore Renovation

Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design

Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design » Calgary & Kelowna Interior Designer. A Canmore Renovation featuring a stunning laundry room with black walnut butcher block countertops, concrete patterned tile, walnut picture rail ledge, 18"x36" grey stone tile, mudroom, coat hooks, Kohler Whitehaven white cast iron apron front sink, live edge fir bench top and custom millwork. Renovation by Triangle Enterprises. Photo by Lindsay Nichols Photography.

Canmore Renovation

Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design

Atlanta Design & Build

Barbara Brown Photography

Multi-utility room incorporating laundry, mudroom and guest bath. Including tall pantry storage cabinets, bench and storage for coats. Pocket door separating laundry mudroom from kitchen. Utility sink with butcher block counter and sink cover lid.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week

Von Fitz Design

Bethany Nauert Photography
Large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and wood benchtops.

Creek Hill Remodel

Michaelson Homes LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional 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 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.