Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room

burlanes interiors

Whether it’s used as a laundry, cloakroom, stashing sports gear or for extra storage space a utility and boot room will help keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure everything in your busy household is streamlined and organised! Our head designer worked very closely with the clients on this project to create a utility and boot room that worked for all the family needs and made sure there was a place for everything. Masses of smart storage!

Boone Fork Custom Home

VPC Builders, LLC

Photography by Bernard Russo
Expansive country galley utility room in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Private Residence

The WhiteHouse Collection

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional utility room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Prickly Pear Sanctuary

R-Value Homes

Expansive midcentury u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ashton Woods Tampa

Ashton Woods

Build your laundry room right off your mud room to minimize mess from dirty sports uniforms, dirt-stained jeans, and more. Seen in FishHawk Preserve, a Tampa community.

Renovated Practical Double Laundry

Fusion Reconstruct

Gorgeous Renovated Laundry complete with subway tiles, underbench washing machine, sewing bench, linen cupboard, broom cupboard and loads of storage.
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley utility room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Picnic Point Bluff Remodel

Blox Construction

The mudroom was built extra large to accommodate the comings and goings of two teenage boys, two dogs, and all that comes with an active, athletic family. The owner installed 4 IKEA Grundtal racks for air-drying laundry.

The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room

burlanes interiors

Prickly Pear Sanctuary

R-Value Homes

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

Laundry Room

KitchenSearch.com

Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Shavano Creek Addition

Betsy Homan Interior Design LLC

Laundry Room with specialized storage for laundry items, beach towels and art supplies, gift wrapping, and arts and crafts supplies. Photographer: Michael Hunter

Summit Whole House Remodel- Contemporary Laundry Room

CBH Architects

Contemporary basement laundry with porcelain wood-look tile Photographer: Greg Martz
This is an example of an expansive transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Newark with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, yellow walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Eckert Addition

Fricke & Company, LLC

HUTZEL IMAGING SERVICES
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley utility room in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room decorated with Sewing Machines

Robinson Interiors

A laundry room and work area designed in a blue & white color scheme, features a collection of antique miniature sewing machines as art. The distressed floor is painted in an overscale checkerboard and blue fabric portieres separate the sitting area from the main room. Photo Credit -- Katrina Mojzesz topkatphoto.com

Grenier

Hyperia Design

Photo of an expansive contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Montreal with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room

burlanes interiors

Expansive Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate 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.