Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian

Design Set Match

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Dog Shower & Soaking Sink

Haven Design and Construction

This light filled laundry room is as functional as it is beautiful. It features a vented clothes drying cabinet, complete with a hanging rod for air drying clothes and pullout mesh racks for drying t-shirts or delicates. The handy dog shower makes it easier to keep Fido clean and the full height wall tile makes cleaning a breeze. Open shelves above the dog shower provide a handy spot for rolled up towels, dog shampoo and dog treats. A laundry soaking sink, a custom pullout cabinet for hanging mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies, and ample cabinet storage make this a dream laundry room. Design accents include a fun octagon wall tile and a whimsical gold basket light fixture.

La Canada Laundry room

Jocelyne Borys Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Rollingwood Slide House

Oliver Custom Homes

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sykesville, MD Laundry Room Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This laundry room features Brighton Cabinetry with Cascade door style and Maple Cadet color. The countertops are Cambria Swanbridge quartz.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

St Jude Dream Home

Glenn Bashaw Photographer

Glenn Bashaw
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Eclectic In Elmhurst

Designing Interiors Inc

Picture Perfect Marina Storm
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Gresham Garage Conversion

Neil Kelly Company

A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.

Upper Level Laundry Room

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Sunny, upper-level laundry room features: Beautiful Interceramic Union Square glazed ceramic tile floor, in Hudson. Painted shaker style custom cabinets by Ayr Cabinet Company includes a natural wood top, pull-out ironing board, towel bar and loads of storage. Two huge fold down drying racks. Thomas O'Brien Katie Conical Pendant by Visual Comfort & Co. Kohler Iron/Tones™ undermount porcelain sink in Sea Salt. Newport Brass Fairfield bridge faucet in flat black. Artistic Tile Melange matte white, ceramic field tile backsplash. Tons of right-height folding space. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.

Sandy Remodel

Specktacular Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ivanhoe

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room

STUDIO ENVIE

Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and a drop-in sink.

Shaker Kitchen & Laundry Remodel

Morey Remodeling Group

Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Pitt Town - Laundry

Perfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery

Style and function! The Pitt Town laundry has both in spades. Designer: Harper Lane Design Stone: WK Quantum Quartz from Just Stone Australia in Alpine Matt Builder: Bigeni Built Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Strafford NH Project

Accent On Kitchens, LLC

Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Monticello Rustic Elegance

Werschay Homes

Custom home built by Werschay Homes in central Minnesota. - 360 Real Estate Image LLC
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Hawthorn Woods Kitchen Remodel

Belle Maison Interiors LLC

Bright and spacious mudroom/laundry room.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Elkton Waterfront Home

Avalon Associates, Inc.

Mid-sized beach style single-wall laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beaded inset cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Grey 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.