Nick McGinn
Large transitional l-shaped utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room

Large traditional utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, marble floors and beige floor.

Nashville Residence

Looney Ricks Kiss

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Nashville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, open cabinets, limestone benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room

Normandy Remodeling

Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan was able to add more function to this room than originally thought possible. This laundry room now functions as a gift wrapping center and gardening center, with plenty of counter space for laundry and cabinetry for storage. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/

Laundry Mudroom Combination

Design Studio International

Coming from the garage, this welcoming space greets the homeowners. An inviting splash of color and comfort, the built-in bench offers a place to take off your shoes. The tall cabinets flanking the bench offer generous storage for coats, jackets, and shoes. The ample and attractive storage was made possible by moving both the garage and hallway doors leading into this space. Bob Narod, Photographer

Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.

Laundry/pet Sink

Dwellings Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX

Morning Star Builders LTD

Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige walls and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room / Home Office

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

Jim Gross Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Southern charm

MacMillan-Pace, LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

San Juan Spanish Revival

Concept Design, Inc.

This Laundry room features built-in storage and a dog wash.
Mid-sized mediterranean utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Storybook Kitchen

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Garden Room side of walk-through family entry Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and a farmhouse sink.

Laundry Mudroom Combination

Design Studio International

Laundry Room

Hamilton Custom Homes

Large laundry room with built in cubbies, slate floor layed in a herringbone pattern to add style. Limestone countertops go perfectly with the Revere Pewter cabinets.

Palos Verdes Transitional

robertcabrera

Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, limestone benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Laundry Room / Home Office

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

Jim Gross Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Modern Laundry Room

Normandy Remodeling

This laundry room features a modern cement plaster on the walls, which the homeowner wanted to preserve and show off. Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan added open shelving with exposed brackets to create the overall industrial look of the room. The the walnut cabinetry and honed limestone countertop added warmth and plenty of storage to the space.

Sharon Dr. Renovation

Alair Homes Scottsdale

Updates to this desert home gave it a modern, sophisticated look tempered with rustic elements to anchor the space in classic charm.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The old Knight Estate in Newport Coast 5 Pelicans

Ancient Surfaces

Before the remodel!
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige cabinets and beige walls.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops

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.