Photo: Vance Fox To the right of the entry is the mud, gear, and laundry room all mixed into one functional space. Personal touches were add to meet the family’s needs from the dog food tucked away in drawers under the window seat to a pull out drying rack over the area that was specifically designed to house the dog crate.

2018 Southern Living Idea House

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

The laundry room, which is again dressed from top-to-bottom in Wellborn Cabinetry. Again, the Premier line covers the laundry room (Inset, Hanover door style featured in Maple). The cabinetry is in Bleu.

Westbourne Laundry

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Showcase by Agent
Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Red, White, and Blue

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic 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.

ADA Compliant Home in Tualatin, OR

True Life Design Co

Design ideas for a large country single-wall utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

SOLITUDE 4500 Model

Sonora West Development, Inc.

This is an example of a large l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry and More - Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

This laundry room design in Gainesville is a bright space with everything you need for an efficient laundry and utility room. It includes a side-by-side washer and dryer, utility sink, bar for hanging clothes to dry, and plenty of storage and work space. Custom cabinetry and countertop space along with ample lighting will make it easier than ever to keep on top of your laundry!

Laundry Room w/ Extra Storage

HOMEKEEP+

Laundry Room w/ extra refrigerator
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Utility Laundry Room in Manchuria Road in SW11, Clapham, London

Essex and London Construction ELC

Photo of a small modern u-shaped utility room with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, an integrated washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Digital Art

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and beige benchtop.

Rénovation d'une buanderie

CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur

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.

Laundry Rooms Sarasota and Bradenton, FL

Gilbert Design Build

Gilbert Design Build with showrooms in Sarasota and Bradenton Florida created a new laundry room for these homeowners. In addition to having the new space be for laundry, they added a utility sink, tile backsplash, cabinetry (for storage) as well as a built-in desk and workstation. The new space is both functional and fashionable.

Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

Located just off the Kitchen, the Laundry/Pantry/Mudroom is a continuation of the Kitchen design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, cork floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Westbourne Laundry

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Showcase by Agent
Large country galley utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Thompson Rd

Casali Remodeling

Mid-sized country galley utility room in Other 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.

Shaker Style Laundry Room

Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.

The side-by-side washer/dryer were converted to a stacked pair to create more counter space. Photo by Scot Trueblood
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets

Denise Quade Design

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.