Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, a farmhouse sink, white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Inspiration for a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

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.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Photo of a large transitional dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room | Thousand Oaks | Complete Remodel

Pure Builders Inc.

Chic laundry room with custom cabinetry, laundry sink, and herringbone pattern tile floor.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Open Shelving

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Laundry room with blue cabinets and open shelving
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Port Dalhousie Home

Thorpe Concepts

Light Blue Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room with plenty of storage space. Built-In Drying Fans. Custom Cabinetry: Thorpe Concepts Photography: Young Glass Photography

Oyster Cove

design styles architecture

Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

St. Ives Country Club Laundry Room Renovation Project

Morse Design

Laundry renovation, makeover in the St. Ives Country Club development in Duluth, Ga. Added wallpaper and painted cabinetry and trim a matching blue in the Thibaut Wallpaper. Extended the look into the mudroom area of the garage entrance to the home. Photos taken by Tara Carter Photography.

Acton 8 Kitchen & Laundry

Homestead Kitchens

Transitional laundry room in Boston with a single-bowl sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Crest

Tosti Design

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Remodel

Katharine Andrews Interiors LLC

Small transitional laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and mosaic tile splashback.

Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse

Northland Design & Build

Inspiration for a country galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sleek and Stylish Remodel

Interiors by J. Curry

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Bungalow

KBG Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

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.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

This is an example of a modern utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Basement Laundry Room

Four Blocks South

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Quartz 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.