An original downstairs study and bath were converted to a half bath off the foyer and access to the laundry room from the hall leading past the master bedroom. Access from both hall and m. bath lead through the laundry to the master closet which was the original study. R

Buddy's House

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

A custom home for a family of 4, but most importantly, the dog Buddy, in the suburbs of Vancouver BC Canada.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Horseshoe Lakehouse Renovation

restyle design, llc

Combination mudroom and laundry with cabinetry in grey textured melamine, brick like floor tile in herringbone set and Katie Ridder leaf wallpaper.
Design ideas for a large beach style galley utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and wallpaper.

Eye-Land at White Oaks Savanna

CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS

Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room

Clark + Aldine

Photo of a mid-sized country utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Majestic Town House

Stock Dutch Design

Stock, Dutch, Design, pantry, washing machine, marble, sink, storage
Transitional utility room in Amsterdam with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Closet Factory Chicago

Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.

Basement Remodel - Newcastle, WA

Westhill Inc

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and black floor.

Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway

DryAway by Jilidoni Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

PASADENA | LAUNDRY

STEFANI STEIN

Tessa Neustadt
Mid-sized country utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry - Mud Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

Major Remodel and Addition to a Charming French Country Style Home in Willow Glen Architect: Robin McCarthy, Arch Studio, Inc. Construction: Joe Arena Construction Photography by Mark Pinkerton Photography by Mark Pinkerton

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Woodland Hills

Levi Design Build

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Alapocas Laundry

Kitchens By Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Wilmington with white cabinets and a concealed 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.

Our bright, white, open kitchen

Emily McCall

Contractor: George Brunson of Brunson Restoration and Remodeling Photo by Emily McCall
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

New Build by Natural Angle, private residence

Natural Angle

Luna Cloud marble flooring. Bespoke Nero Marquina marble border. Materials supplied by Natural Angle including Marble, Limestone, Granite, Sandstone, Wood Flooring and Block Paving.

Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018

The HomeWright, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

This is an example of a country u-shaped utility room in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo

Paper Moon Painting

The perfect place to actually enjoy doing laundry!
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Beige Utility Room Design Ideas

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.