Customized Laundry/Mud Room with Desk, Utility Sink, and Storage Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black walls.

Mud Room Organized

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.

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.

Milton Remodel with addition

Artisan Design Studio

Photosynthesis Studio
Design ideas for a large country galley laundry room in Atlanta with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Pool House Addition

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

We added a pool house to provide a shady space adjacent to the pool and stone terrace. For cool nights there is a 5ft wide wood burning fireplace and flush mounted infrared heaters. For warm days, there's an outdoor kitchen with refrigerated beverage drawers and an ice maker. The trim and brick details compliment the original Georgian architecture. We chose the classic cast stone fireplace surround to also complement the traditional architecture. We also added a mud rm with laundry and pool bath behind the new pool house. Photos by Chris Marshall

Coastal Cottage Charm

Six Walls Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

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.

Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor, recessed-panel cabinets and grey benchtop.

Philharmonic House of Design 2019

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

LAUREL LUXE

Wendy Word Design

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen

Laura Medicus Interiors

This was a fun kitchen transformation to work on and one that was mainly about new finishes and new cabinetry. We kept almost all the major appliances where they were. We added beadboard, beams and new white oak floors for character.

Naples Color Mix

Kitchens By Clay

Scullery Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

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.

Hillersdon Avenue= §

Outpost London

Hillersdon Avenue is a magnificent article 2 protected house built in 1899. Our brief was to extend and remodel the house to better suit a modern family and their needs, without destroying the architectural heritage of the property. From the outset our approach was to extend the space within the existing volume rather than extend the property outside its intended boundaries. It was our central aim to make our interventions appear as if they had always been part of the house.

Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway

DryAway by Jilidoni Designs

This is an example of a 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.

Sea Grass Painted Cabinets with Pull Out Hamper Storage

Denise Quade Design

Two pullout hampers were incorporated into the base cabinet storage in this laundry room. Sea grass paint was chosen for the cabinets and topped with a marble countertop.

All in One: Master Bathroom, Laundry Area, & Closet

Standale Home Studio

-Cabinets: HAAS, Cherry wood species with a Barnwood Stain and Shakertown – V door style -Berenson cabinetry hardware 9425-4055 -Flooring: SHAW Napa Plank 6x24 tiles for floor and shower surround Niche tiles are SHAW Napa Plank 2 x 21 with GLAZZIO Crystal Morning mist accent/Silverado Power group -Countertops: Cambria Quartz Berwyn on sink in bathroom Vicostone Onyx White Polished in laundry area, desk and master closet -Laundry wall tile: Glazzio Crystal Morning mist/Silverado power grout -Sliding Barn Doors: Karona with Bubble Glass -Shiplap: custom white washed tongue and grove pine

Biltmore Patio Home

Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASID

Super Pantry Laundry
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, beige splashback, granite splashback and beige floor.

Dawn

Dynamic Woodworking

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Diego with white cabinets, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige walls.

Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

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.