Inspiration for 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Westchester Residence

JWT Associates

The laundry room is added on to the original house. The cabinetry is custom designed with blue laminate doors. The floor tile is from WalkOn Tile in LA. Caesarstone countertops.

Transitional Laundry Room

This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Builder's Own Dream Home

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Makeover

Trim Tech Designs

This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Large contemporary galley utility room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Modern Farmhouse Custom Laundry Room Rolling Carts

Amy Fox Interiors

Large beach style galley utility room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Ultimate NW Contemporary Architecture

Kritsonis Lindor

This is an example of a large galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

In-law Suite Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper, wallpaper, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Triple Tree Residence

Studio Architects

This is an example of a country galley utility room in Other with brown cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath

Courtney Thomas Design

We reimagined a closed-off room as a mighty mudroom with a pet spa for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2020. It features a dog bath with Japanese tile and a dog-bone drain, storage for the kids’ gear, a dog kennel, a wi-fi enabled washer/dryer, and a steam closet. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/pasadena-showcase-pet-friendly-mudroom/

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Rhoads Residence

J 3 Architects

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Holy Fern Cove Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Holy Fern Cove Residence Laundry Room. Construction by Mulligan Construction. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Galley Utility Room Design Ideas

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.