This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Scandinavian Lakeside Remodel

Traci Connell Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Reclaimed Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

This Mudroom doubles as a laundry room for the main level. Large Slate Tiles on the floor are easy to clean and give great texture to the space. Custom lockers with cushions give each family member a space for their belongings. A drop zone/planning center is a great place for mail and your laptop. A custom barndoor hung from the ceiling in a gray wash slides across the stackable washer and dryer to hide them when not in use. The shiplap walls are painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove. Photo by Spacecrafting

E Ave Project

Bungalow 56

Samantha Goh
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley laundry cupboard in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, grey cabinets and wood benchtops.

House Renovation

Built Better Construction

Renovated Laundry Room with Butcher Block Countertops, Custom Soap Stone Sink/Dog Washing Station
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley laundry room in New York with wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Westlake Remodel

Ariel Bleich Design

The Laundry room looks out over the back yard with corner windows, dark greenish gray cabinetry, grey hexagon tile floors and a butcerblock countertop.

Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown 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.

New build - Proctor

Simon Burt Photography

Simon Burt
Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Cornwall with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Closet Factory Chicago

Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.

Sullivan's Island Brownell Ave Laundry Room

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized galley utility room in Charleston with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Old Hillsboro Building Company

Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown 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.

Color Block Red

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact laundry/walk in pantry packs a lot in a small space. By stacking the new front loading washer and dryer on a platform, doing laundry just got a lot more ergonomic not to mention the space afforded for folding and storage! Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Century City Colorful

Coddington Design

Even small spaces can have big doses of pattern and color. This laundry room is adorned with a pink and gold striped Osborne and Little wallpaper. The bright pink and white patterned flooring coordinates with the wallpaper colors without fighting the pattern. The bright white cabinets and wood countertops lets the patterns and color shine. Photography: Vivian Johnson

Mudroom with a Purpose

Closet Organizing Systems

This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems

Huberty Residence

Emerick Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Luxury Custom Home Design

Design Everest

Small country galley laundry room in San Francisco with wood benchtops, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink and beige walls.

Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake

Strongwood Homes

Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel

Jillian Lare

Photo and Construction by Kaufman Construction
Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops

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.