Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Wilson Residence/ After

720 Interiors

Now, this is a place to walk in to with the stone like porcelain feel on the floor, mixing both warm and cool tones to be cohesive with the rest of this home. The client fell in love with this tile, which set the tone for the rest of the choices throughout the house. Truly a much more welcoming place to enter through the garage with custom built storage for a place to leave shoes and coats.

4024 SC

Weaver Custom Homes

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped utility room with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mud room with dog shower

Morisset Design

Photo of a small transitional galley utility room in Montreal with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

J. Residence

Design Direction, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Classy Rustic New Construction

Riverbend Building LLC

Large single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige 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.

Lewisville Home Update

Terri Becker Designs

This laundry room is soothing gray begging you to come in and enjoy your laundry experience.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Minimize to Maximize - A Garage Conversion

FLAG interior design

A dedicated laundry room with two stackable washer and dryer units. Custom wood cabinetry, plantation shutters, and ceramic tile flooring.
Galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

2022 Palos Hills Entire Condo Remodel

Clairmont∙Design∙Remodeling

In the laundry area wall cabinetry was installed above where the washer and dryer live.
Expansive transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an utility sink, grey walls, multi-coloured floor, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and vinyl floors.

Mequon Whole House Remodel

Alair Homes Milwaukee

Photo of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Nightingale

JulienneInteriors

This home features a dedicated laundry/ mud room with a utility sink. The white cabinets with white quartz gives a clean, modern look.
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Ventura Collection | Sandbar Hickory | South Dakota

Hallmark Floors

Sandbar Hickory Hardwood- The Ventura Hardwood Flooring Collection is contemporary and designed to look gently aged and weathered, while still being durable and stain resistant. Hallmark’s 2mm slice-cut style, combined with a wire brushed texture applied by hand, offers a truly natural look for contemporary living.

Quinn | Bellevue

JayMarc Homes

The Quinn's Laundry Room combines functionality and style with its thoughtful design. The room features sleek black subway tile that adds a touch of modernity to the space. A white countertop provides a clean and spacious surface for sorting and folding laundry. Gray wooden cabinets offer ample storage for laundry supplies, while silver hardware adds a touch of elegance. A convenient utility sink allows for easy handwashing and other household tasks. Stacked gray laundry machines maximize space efficiency without compromising on functionality. The Quinn's Laundry Room is a well-appointed space that makes laundry chores a breeze, while maintaining a stylish aesthetic.

Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo

Duke Renovations

The new laundry and craft room features custom storage, a retro free standing sink and dramatic floor tile.
Photo of a large traditional utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Mud room with dog shower

Morisset Design

Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Montreal with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Past Projects

Cuddu Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Modern Excelsior Remodel

Tonka House

Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.

Madrid | Bellevue

JayMarc Homes

The Madrid's laundry room combines functionality and style. White laundry machines provide the necessary appliances for handling laundry tasks. The white and black tiles on the floor add a touch of visual interest and a sleek look to the room. White windows allow natural light to brighten the space. Silver cabinet hardware adds a subtle metallic accent to the wooden distressed cabinets, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. A white countertop offers a clean and practical surface for folding and organizing laundry. The Madrid's laundry room is a well-designed and efficient space for taking care of laundry needs.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Utility Sink and Multi-Coloured Floor

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.