Christopher Davison, AIA
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Pine Valley Drive

Webber Development & Construction

McGinnis Leathers
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The Woodlands- Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.

Madison, WI Lake House

Mader Designs

This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Water Hill Wonder

Meadowlark Design+Build

A lovely basement laundry room with a small kitchenette combines two of the most popular rooms in a home. The location allows for separation from the rest of the home and in elegant style: exposed ceilings, custom cabinetry, and ample space for making laundry a fun activity. Photo credit: Sean Carter Photography.

Sublett

LoneStar Design Build

Photo of a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey walls.

Westfield Project

Hoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss Homes

Garage Entry & Mud Room/Laundry Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Sweetbay Ridge: Craftsman Mountain Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

Large Mudroom
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bathroom, Two Story Home

BAM Builders & Remodeling

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Windward Side Complete Renovation

R Clary Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Hawaii with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Exquisite Kitchen, Pantry/Laundry Room & Bathroom Remodel

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

Laundry Room / Pantry multi-functional room with all of the elegant touches to match the freshly remodeled kitchen and plenty of storage space.
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Locust Creek

Leslie Cotter Interiors

Large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Louisville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

French Provincial Renovation in Essex

K V Designs

Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

The Uplands

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige walls and beige benchtop.

Country Classic Total Remodel

J. Vann, Residence Designer

An original downstairs study and bath were converted to a half bath off the foyer and access to the laundry room from the hall leading past the master bedroom. Access from both hall and m. bath lead through the laundry to the master closet which was the original study. R

Home Remodel

Cathy Dykman Acinger Design

Brynn Burns
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Large Laundry Room

Designs by BSB

Cabinet Color: Guildford Green #HC-116 Walls: Carrington Beighe #HC-93 Often times the laundry room is forgotten or simply not given any consideration. Here is a sampling of my work with clients that take their laundry as serious business! In addition, take advantage of the footprint of the room and make it into something more functional for other projects and storage. Photos by JSPhotoFX and BeezEyeViewPhotography.com

Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee

Rigsby Group, Inc.

We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.

St Henry Family Home

Springhouse Architects, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite 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.