This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. The main wall features bumped out upper cabinets above the washing machine for increased storage and easy access. Next to the cabinets are open shelves that allow space for the air vent on the back wall. This fan was faux painted to match the cabinets - blending in so well you wouldn’t even know it’s there! Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access. Making the room brighter are light, textured walls, under cabinet, and updated lighting. Though you can’t see it in the photos, one more trick was used: the door was changed to smaller french doors, so when open, they are not in the middle of the room. Door backs are covered in the same wallpaper as the rest of the room - making the doors look like part of the room, and increasing available space.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

White Oak Laundry Room Cabinets

Trim Tech Designs

The quarter sawn white oak cabinets with shaker doors are looking great in this laundry room?
This is an example of a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Horseshoe Lakehouse Renovation

restyle design, llc

Combination mudroom and laundry with cabinetry in grey textured melamine, brick like floor tile in herringbone set and Katie Ridder leaf wallpaper.
Design ideas for a large beach style galley utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and wallpaper.

Twin Hollows

Remedy Design Firm

Photo of a transitional galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

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.

Alameda Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.

Brendonshire Residence

Jones Design Group LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Sykesville, MD Laundry Room Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This laundry room features Brighton Cabinetry with Cascade door style and Maple Cadet color. The countertops are Cambria Swanbridge quartz.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Sink

Happy House Interiors, llc.

Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, wood and wallpaper.

Laundry Rooms

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Bright blue and white laundry room with graphic wallpaper.
Design ideas for a transitional galley laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, wallpaper and white benchtop.

Lac Nord

Studio Mira, LLC

Laundry room with access to the owner's office is bright and cheerful. Stone floor is easy care. Custom cabinetry includes hidden ironing board and table cloth hanging rack.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Autumwood Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room

Debra Kling Colour Consultant

Laundry/ Mud Room Combination in a busy Colonial home.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The simple laundry room backs up to the 2nd floor hall bath, and makes for easy access from all 3 bedrooms. The large window provides natural light and ventilation. Hanging spaces is available, as is upper cabinet storage and space pet needs.

Victorian Country House

Laura Passey Interiors Ltd

Utility Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Coastal Village Residence

Whitten Architects

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Atherton Residence 2

Lexie Saine Design

Inspiration for a small country galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and wallpaper.

Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wallpaper

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.