Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Warm Wash Mudroom

User

Small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

DUTCH Kitchens: TRANSITIONAL style

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in New York with an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets and blue cabinets.

Southampton Place Residence | Modern

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Photo of a small eclectic u-shaped utility room in Houston with open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop and an utility sink.

Carpet One Flooring Solutions

Modern Decore Carpet One

Photo of a large transitional single-wall utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Electrolux Appliances

AJ Madison

Open floor laundry room with floral accents and built-in shelving
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bathroom and Laundry Room

Roger's Carpet One

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Old Irving Park Single-Family Home

Tandem Architecture & Construction

Dog washing station. Architect: Tandem Architecture; Photo Credit: Steven Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Conscience Calling

Eurodale Developments Inc

Double duty laundry room also serving as an indoor planting area for the avid gardener owner, this expansive space is clean and sterile and makes laundry a dream!

Spatia

Arclinea NY

Have a tiny New York City apartment? Check our Spatia, Arclinea's kitchen and storage solution that offers a sleek, discreet design. Spatia smartly conceals your kitchen, laundry and storage, elegantly blending in with any timeless design.

Cambray | Cozy Cottage

Vision Interiors

Visbeen Architects’ remodel of this lakefront home makes it easy to forget its recent past as an outdated structure in need of a major update. What was once a low-profile 1980’s ranch has been transformed into a three-story cottage with more than enough character to go around. Street-facing dormers and a quaint garage entrance welcome visitors into the updated interior, which features beautiful custom woodwork and built-ins throughout. In addition to drastic improvements in every existing room, a brand new master suite was added to the space above the garage, providing a private and luxurious retreat for homeowners. A home office, full bath, laundry facilities, a walk-in closet, and a spacious bedroom and sitting area complete this upstairs haven.

Farmhouse Laundry Room + Dog Shower

Tiny Anchor Studios

Knowing the important role that dogs take in our client's life, we built their space for the care and keeping of their clothes AND their dogs. The dual purpose of this space blends seamlessly from washing the clothes to washing the dog. Custom cabinets were built to comfortably house the dog crate and the industrial sized wash and dryer. A low tub was tiled and counters wrapped in stainless steel for easy maintenance.

Salt Lake Projects

The Closet Butler

Laundry Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mud & Laundry

risa boyer architecture

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Dripping Springs Farmhouse

Mend Services

Jetter Photography
Country galley utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Brewmaster's Basement

Adlyn Construction Inc.

Large modern galley utility room in Edmonton with vinyl floors, grey walls, grey floor, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

ASKO National Laundry Room Award Winner

Pappas Design

for this lovely home we designed a more traditional aesthetic. The clients wanted a full house remodel as you see here. Notably, the laundry room required some special attention; the room need to wear several hats. It was laundry room, mudroom, potting shed, broom closet, and common entrance for neighbors and family - all in one! Undercounter ASKO washer and dryer gave them considerably more counter space for the various tasks in this space. Photos by Brian Droege.

Missoula Mediterranean Chic Kitchen

Boyce Lumber & Design Center

Designer: Joan Crall Photos: Irish Luck Productions This mudroom just off the kitchen is pure magic with the custom stainless top crowning Columbia European Frameless Cabinets, shaker style doors in Iceberg finish.

Brookside Pass Bathroom & Laundry Room

Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a beach style utility room in Austin with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Kensington Remodel

Michaelson Homes LLC

The drop zone for this home is the mudroom, which features lockers for backpacks and sporting equipment, as well as shoe cubbies, all concealed behind beautiful custom cabinetry from Riverside Custom Cabinetry. The metal grates on the shoe storage cabinet doors give footwear breathing room while providing a unique touch to the shaker panel door. The custom desk holds school supplies and acts as a charging station for electronics. The designer chose a beautiful stone tile in a mix of sizes and large pendants to give this mudroom a touch of class. Designer: Meg Kohnen Photography by: William Manning

Utility Room Design Ideas with Stainless Steel 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.