View of the Laundry Room with door to pet run beyond.
Design ideas for a large galley laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Laundry/pet Sink

Dwellings Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Becker Residence

Tomlinson Designs

Photo of a large galley utility room in Denver with medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Bold Mudroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This family with young boys needed help with their cramped and crowded Laundry/Mudroom. By removing a shallow depth pantry closet in the Kitchen, we gained square footage in the Laundry Room to add a bench for setting backpacks on and cabinetry above for storage of outerwear. Coat hooks make hanging jackets and coats up easy for the kids. Luxury vinyl flooring that looks like tile was installed for its durability and comfort to stand on. On the opposite wall, a countertop was installed over the washer and dryer for folding clothes, but it also comes in handy when the family is entertaining, since it’s adjacent to the Kitchen. A tall cabinet and floating shelf above the washer and dryer add additional storage and completes the look of the room. A pocket door replaces a swinging door that hindered traffic flow through this room to the garage, which is their primary entry into the home.

Mountain Brook Garage Conversion

DF Hughes design | build

Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.

Mudroom Remodel

Color Zen

Transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

San Jose Modern Traditional

Cathie Hong Interiors

This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.

Modern Golf Course Home

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Andrew Pogue
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and black floor.

New Farmhouse - Laundry Room

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Mclaughlin

Meg Blu Home

Inspiration for a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and wallpaper.

Laundry Room

BCS Barrington Construction Solutions, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Cabin On The Lake

Studio McGee

Design ideas for a small galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bellevue Hill

P.Built Constructions

Grant Schwarz
Photo of a small beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Transitional Remodel in Orange County

Ryan Rosene Photography

Transitional laundry room with herringbone tile floor and stacked washer/dryer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

49th Place

Two Hawks Design and Development

Photo of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Weldon

Blissful Design Studio

Design ideas for an expansive country galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Floor

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.