Small arts and crafts galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Craftsman Restoration Project in Park Hills Heights

Restoration Ryann

This mudroom was yellow and dingy with obviously laminate faux wood flooring. In addition to the structural shoring up we did on this 1913 property, we added Montauk blue slate flooring (reads somewhere between green, blue, and gray) as well as painted bead board and pegs in two custom colors from Farrow & Ball and Behr. Instantly turned the space from sterile to inviting.

Mid-Century Modern Interior Remodel

Forward Design Build Remodel

The goal of this project was to create an updated, brighter, and larger kitchen for the whole family to enjoy. This new kitchen also needed to seamlessly integrate with the rest of the home both functionally and aesthetically. The laundry room also needed an aesthetic refresh. What sets this kitchen apart is the laminated plywood edging between walnut cabinetry and the door handle detail integrated within those boundaries.

Vintage Colonial Laundry Room in New England

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

We Feng Shui'ed and designed this adorable vintage laundry room in a 1930s Colonial in Winchester, MA. The shiplap, vintage laundry sink and brick floor feel "New Englandy", but in a fresh way.

Hillside Kitchen & Laundry Renovation

Kitchen Shack

White and timber laminate laundry renovation.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Faithful Farmhouse Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop, vaulted and wallpaper.

Coastal Modern Farmhouse Custom Laundry Room Rolling Carts

Amy Fox Interiors

Photo of a large beach style galley utility room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

American Spirit

Faure Halvorsen Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, timber splashback, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Classic Meets Modern Farm: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Bilgola Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and panelled walls.

Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry

Enduring Domain Architecture

This laundry also acts as an entry airlock and mudroom. It is welcoming and has space to hide away mess if need be.
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, wood benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, concrete floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Classic Meets Modern Farm: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Bilgola Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and panelled walls.

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Hamptons on the Canals

Rich Construction WA

Design ideas for a large galley laundry cupboard in Perth with raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Indian Wells

Michele McIntyre Design

Modern Laundry room with multiple machines for this active family. A home where generations gather for laughs, love and some desert pool fun!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry

GDP Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Beverly Model Home | Cornelius, NC

JPOrleans Charlotte

A mudroom and laundry room in Charlotte with built-in storage.
Photo of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charlotte with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Coastal Modern Farmhouse Custom Laundry Room Rolling Carts

Amy Fox Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style galley utility room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

All Wall Treatments 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.