This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Manchester with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue walls and slate floors.

Classic Transformation

Knight Architects LLC

Mud room has a built in shelf above the desk for charging electronics. Slate floor. Cubbies for storage. Photography by Pete Weigley
Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in New York with slate floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls and black benchtop.

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.

Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond

MGM Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, slate floors and brown floor.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

New York Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This laundry room is filled with custom cabinetry. The washer and dryer are raised above the floor for easy access and to allow room for laundry baskets below. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Upper NW Hills

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cliffside

Inside Stories

A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors

A unique feature of this 1929 pre-war apartment is washer and vented dryer in the kitchen. While a welcome asset in such a compact old kitchen, we had to move the door entrance to accommodate a full sized unit. This required shrinking the cabinets directly across from it for adequate passage. We concealed the unit in the beautiful matching custom cabinetry so that it essentially disappears. In addition, we added the required electrical bridge for future upgrade from the service entrance to the breaker panel, which is hidden above the crown.

Dog Wash

Christie Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Butlers Dream

Kitchens Inc. Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Wichita with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Madison River Retreat

Yellowstone Custom Country Homes

Country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Lake home

DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber

Laundry / Mud room off back entry with folding & work space. Simple door style blends with the older homes charm & molding details
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home

Will Johnson Building Company

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Compact Laundry Room with Maximum Storage with Side by Side Washer & Dryer

Denise Quade Design

The unique layout of this laundry room required cabinets of varying depths to maximize storage. Shallow depth cabinets were used around a bump out. Drawer storage was added on one side and tall storage was added on the other. Laminate countertops were used on the left side and a matching wood countertop was used above the side by side washer and dryer. Slate tile was used on the floor and green glass subway tile was used on the backsplash.

Hills Drive

Duet Design Group

This clean lined and industrial laundry room is central to all of the bedrooms on the top floor of this home. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for an eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Nottingham Remodel

Jarrett Design

Matt Villano Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with grey walls, slate floors, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Nottingham Remodel

Jarrett Design

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.

Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas with Slate Floors

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.