Inspiration for a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop and an utility sink.

Hood 10

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a small country galley dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Custom Clyde Hill Home

Nip Tuck Remodeling

A multi-purpose room including stacked washer/dryer, deep utility sink, quartz counters, dog shower, and dog bed.
Transitional laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Bybee Blvd

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

No Place Like (Highland Park) Home

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

What a joy to bring this exciting renovation to a loyal client: a family of 6 that has called this Highland Park house, “home” for over 25 years. This relationship began in 2017 when we designed their living room, girls’ bedrooms, powder room, and in-home office. We were thrilled when they entrusted us again with their kitchen, family room, dining room, and laundry area design. Their first floor became our JSDG playground… Our priority was to bring fresh, flowing energy to the family’s first floor. We started by removing partial walls to create a more open floor plan and transformed a once huge fireplace into a modern bar set up. We reconfigured a stunning, ventless fireplace and oriented it floor to ceiling tile in the family room. Our second priority was to create an outdoor space for safe socializing during the pandemic, as we executed this project during the thick of it. We designed the entire outdoor area with the utmost intention and consulted on the gorgeous outdoor paint selections. Stay tuned for photos of this outdoors space on the site soon! Overall, this project was a true labor of love. We are grateful to again bring beauty, flow and function to this beloved client’s warm home.

Bybee Blvd

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an utility sink, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Barrier Bay Cottage

Pine Creek Homes

Functionality is critical in a laundry room, especially if you're tight on space. Having a sink, some counter space, enough cabinets to store detergent, softener etc..., and still having room to hang clothes can be tricky. the right products with the right layout make all the difference.

Silver Oak Bosky Dell

The WhiteHouse Collection

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Silver Oak Bosky Dell

The WhiteHouse Collection

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Utility - Worktop Space

My Claybrick Home

Design ideas for a small modern laundry room in Essex with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, pink walls, linoleum floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Accessible Master en Suite Addition

Square Deal Construction Company, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Utility - Appliances

My Claybrick Home

Photo of a small modern laundry room in Essex with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, pink walls, linoleum floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Whether the family wishes to go in and out via the garage or the front door, this multi-purpose room connected to both is functional and provides life-changing efficiency!

Accessible Master en Suite Addition

Square Deal Construction Company, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Accessible Master en Suite Addition

Square Deal Construction Company, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

BERNHILL HOMES LLC

Laundry room
Large arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Tamarack House

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Modern laudnry room with custom light wood cabinetry including hang-dry, sink, and storage. Custom pet shower beside the back door.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Our solution was to create a spacious multi-use room to serve as a mudroom/entry. The laundry area is comfortable, with plenty of space. The garage is a bit tight, so the front door serves as the primary entry and exit for the family

A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Utility Sink and Grey Benchtop

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.