Inspiration for 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.

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.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

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.

Side by Side

Madison Van Wylen

Large beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Stoney Lake - Lakehouse | Lakeshore Designs

Lakeshore Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove Main Level Make Over

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, white benchtop, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Hanging Space

Madison Van Wylen

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Large traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

Powelton Laundry/Bathroom Remodel

Design by Girasole

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Addition

Winston Brown Remodeling

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.