A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Highland Creek 2019

Maric Homes & Renovations

Contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Pound Ridge Modernl

Trillium Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence

Duet Design Group

Multi-Function Laundry Room, Photo by David Lauer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cinnabar - Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sienna Boulder

Rochelle Lynne Design

Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.

Laundry Room with Laundry Hamper

Organized Interiors

A built-in laundry hamper keeps this room tidy and ensures clothes make it to the laundry!
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Entire Home

Starline Cabinets

Photo of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Rossmoor Way

Built By Newkirk

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cheddington Place

Olympic Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

The Manhattan

Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.

Contemporary laundry room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors and grey benchtop.

Shoreline

Vendrasco Construction & Development Group

Design ideas for a small beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

The Architects House

Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living

Andy Haslam
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, limestone floors, beige floor, white benchtop, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, white walls and grey cabinets.

Craftsman Revived

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Tre Dunham
Photo of a transitional dedicated laundry room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brick floors and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Rodrozen Design + Build

Inspiration for a small galley dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House

Andrew Snow Photography

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz Design: Post Architecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Storage

Organized Interiors

Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Accessibility and Low Maintenance for a Forever Home

McCabe By Design LLC

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Eastmoreland Basement

C Change Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Grey Cabinets

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.