Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Classic Main Line Home

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

Few people love the chore of doing laundry but having a pretty room to do it in certainly helps. A face-lift was all this space needed — newly painted taupe cabinets, an antiqued mirror light fixture and shimmery wallpaper brighten the room and bounce around the light.

The Willow Pond Home

CarsonSpeer Builders

photo: Inspiro8
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Spinnaker Bay

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Contemporary Coastal Laundry Room Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Casual French Elegance In Rob Roy

CG&S Design-Build

photography by Andrea Calo • Maharam Symmetry wallpaper in "Patina" • custom cabinetry by Amazonia Cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore 1476 "Squirrel Tail" • polished Crema Marfil countertop • Solids in Design tile backsplash in bone matte • Artesso faucet by Brizo • Isla Intarsia 8” Hex tile floor by Kingwood in "nut" • Emtek 86213 satin nickel cabinet knobs • Leona Hamper from World Market

Leesburg Whole Home Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

Our clients are both veterinarians and have two cats, so we personalized this cabinet door for them. It provides access to a hidden litter box inside the cabinet. The cat door in the wall leads from the mudroom into the enclosed laundry room to give the cats free-roaming access.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive country galley utility room in Austin with blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Large laundry space give the user everything they need.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.

Mid Century Modern Ranch

Froze Design Build, Inc.

Richard Froze
Photo of a large midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Brimfield Home

Executive Developers, LLC

main laundry room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes

Build Prestige Homes Pty Ltd

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes is a grand acreage property featuring a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion all custom designed and quality constructed by Build Prestige Homes, specifically for our wonderful client. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamourous, traditional interior fittings. All of the finishes, selections, features and design detail was specified and carefully selected by Build Prestige Homes in consultation with our client to curate a timeless, relaxed elegance throughout this home and property. This generous laundry room features a white fireclay farmhouse style sink, Perrin & Rowe tapware with pull out faucet, subway tiles, side by side washer & dryer (raised and built-in to the cabinetry for ergonomics) laundry chute, built-in ironing board, encaustic look porcelain floor tiles

BLAIRWOOD

Scala Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

WAHROONGA RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

DESIGNER HOME. - 40mm thick 'Calacutta Primo Quartz' benchtop - Fish scale tiled splashback - Custom profiled 'satin' polyurethane doors - Black & gold fixtures - Laundry shute - All fitted with Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens By Emanuel

Laundry Rooms

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.

Modern Farmhouse

JRP Design & Remodel

Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC

Haywards Heath Kitchen

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Handmade in-frame kitchen, boot and utility room featuring a two colour scheme, Caesarstone Eternal Statuario main countertops, Sensa premium Glacial Blue island countertop. Bora vented induction hob, Miele oven quad and appliances, Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and caple wine coolers.

Hatfield St.

John Webb Construction and Design

Custom Built home designed to fit on an undesirable lot provided a great opportunity to think outside of the box with creating a large open concept living space with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and sitting area. This space has extra high ceilings with concrete radiant heat flooring and custom IKEA cabinetry throughout. The master suite sits tucked away on one side of the house while the other bedrooms are upstairs with a large flex space, great for a kids play area!

Galley Laundry 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.