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.

Misc.

Gunlock Homes

Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Dark Green Boot Room

Tom Howley

Our dark green boot room and utility has been designed for all seasons, incorporating open and closed storage for muddy boots, bags, various outdoor items and cleaning products. No boot room is complete without bespoke bench seating. In this instance, we've introduced a warm and contrasting walnut seat, offering a cosy perch and additional storage below. To add a heritage feel, we've embraced darker tones, walnut details and burnished brass Antrim handles, bringing beauty to this practical room.

Baker Project

Finished Painting, LLC

This is an example of a large country galley laundry room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry and Pantry Room

Allison Ramsey Architects

Photo of a country galley utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Daley

Detailed Designs By Denise

Matt Harrer
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Keane Laundry

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Anjie Blair Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Hobart with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and blue cabinets.

Balboa Oceanhome | Newport Beach

ExceptionalHome

This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Ballard Home Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography
Photo of a small arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, cork floors, a stacked washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, brown floor, beige walls and white benchtop.

Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor

Arciform

The closet system and laundry space affords these traveling homeowners a place to prep for their travels.
Mid-sized transitional galley laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO

Hibbs Homes

The mudroom in this modern farmhouse is made with custom cubbies and expansive storage.
Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Crowe's Nest Addition and Renovation

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Originally Built in 1903, this century old farmhouse located in Powdersville, SC fortunately retained most of its original materials and details when the client purchased the home. Original features such as the Bead Board Walls and Ceilings, Horizontal Panel Doors and Brick Fireplaces were meticulously restored to the former glory allowing the owner’s goal to be achieved of having the original areas coordinate seamlessly into the new construction.

Shiner

BK Hudson Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Elevated Duality

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Meagan Larsen Photography
Photo of a modern galley utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Having fun in the Laundry Room

Rosa Dest Interiors

Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley laundry room in Charlotte with solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Yaletown Loft Penthouse

User

Small industrial galley dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sweet Home Alabama

Native Iowa - Wood Specialties

Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Snee Farm Whole Home Remodel (Before & After Photos)

CK Contracting LLC

This is an example of a transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway

DryAway by Jilidoni Designs

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

Mesa Laundry Room Remodel

Puerta Bella Interior Design

Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown 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.