Design ideas for a modern utility room in Burlington with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, slate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Thompson Rd

Casali Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Klienburg House #2

Liberty Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

New Home Construction

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Little Rock with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Country Escape

HQ Architects

Jenn Cohen
Photo of a large transitional single-wall utility room in Denver with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Acreage Bayside

Robbins Contracting

Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Residential photography

Chuck Perry Photography

Photo of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, green walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Bolton Hill Master Bath, 2019

ADR Builders, Ltd.

Design ideas for a small modern galley utility room in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Woodcrest Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Tile laundry room with custom raised panel stained full overlay cabinetry includes a drop down desk. Drop in utility Mustee sink and stainless faucet. Slate colored side by side washer and dryer. (Ryan Hainey)

Anna's Laundry Room

Wow Great Place

What was once a makeshift storage room off the garage is now a bright, large laundry room, with loads of storage, place for a stool for crafts or as a home office, a handy sink for washing delicates, and lots of natural light.

Rénovation d'ateliers-bureaux en un appartement parisien - Projet Saint-Denis

Mon Concept Habitation

Transformer un ancien atelier en appartement. Les enfants ayant tous quitté la maison, Corina et son mari ont décidé de revenir sur Paris et d’habiter une surface plus petite. Nos clients ont fait l’acquistion d’anciens ateliers très lumineux. Ces derniers servaient jusqu’alors de bureau, il nous a fallu repenser entièrement l’aménagement pour rendre la surface habitable et conviviale.

Savannah Farmhouse

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

This is an example of a large country utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Rénovation d'une buanderie

CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur

Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley utility room in Toulouse with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, green walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

2019 Parade of Homes Model, the Geneva

Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc

The family command center, housing laundry, a work area, lockers and boot bench, extra storage space, and access to the home's exterior
Large transitional utility room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition

Riverside Construction, LLC

Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.

Regatta St. Project

Davina Designs

This laundry room accommodates laundry, art projects, pets and more. We decided to stack the washer and dry to maximize the space as much as possible. We wrapped the counter around the back of the room to give the owners a folding table and included as many cabinets as possible to maximize storage. Our favorite part was the very fun chevron wallpaper.

Rancho Mission Viejo Contemporary Laundry Room

Design Focus

The warm woven vinyl wallcovering and Dekton countertops against the crisp white cabinetry and wave backsplash makes laundry chores much more enjoyable!

Colorful Collaborations

Fresh Air Designs, Inc.

This laundry/mud room combined white-maple exterior cabinetry with dark chocolate-cherry cabinetry. Effortlessly fused together with this multi-white engineered stone, this combination of color adds warmth to this large open space. These same color combinations are replicated in the open U-shaped kitchen. The laundry space is equipped with undercabinet lighting to increase utility with additional cabinet hardware, such as the hanging rod, to allow for additional storage.

Greenbriar Rd

Shane Renovations

Photos by Peter Harrington Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry room

Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.

Wonderful modern farmhouse style home. All one level living with a bonus room above the garage. 10 ft ceilings throughout. Incredible open floor plan with fireplace. Spacious kitchen with large pantry. Laundry room fit for a queen with cabinets galore. Tray ceiling in the master suite with lighting and a custom barn door made with reclaimed Barnwood. A spa-like master bath with a free-standing tub and large tiled shower and a closet large enough for the entire family.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Beige Benchtop

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.