Laundry room and mud room, exit to covered breezeway. Laundry sink with cabinet space, area for washing machines and extra refrigerator, coat rack and cubby for children's backpacks and sporting equipment.

Oak Bluff

Parker Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Needham II

Michelle Markert Interiors

Needham Spec House. Second Floor Laundry room: Laundry cabinets Schrock. Quartz counter. Schrock Trim color Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Wall color and lights provided by BUYER. Photography by Sheryl Kalis. Construction by Veatch Property Development.

Starmark Kitchen, Laundry & Baths in Cherry Bridgeport & Maple White

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Five Piece Drawer Fronts Finish: Cherry Natural/Maple White Countertop: (Contractor Provided) Sink: (Contractor Provided) Hardware: (Contractor Provided) Tile: (Contractor Provided) Designer: Andrea Yeip Builder/Contractor: Holsbeke Construction

Stout Res.

Foxwood Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized l-shaped laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Snell Custom Home

Brant Homes LLC

Laundry room in a rustic lodge style home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room

Nanco Homes Inc.

Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

WRIGHT COTTAGE

Holsman Architecture + Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

San Antonio, Texas

Core Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Westlake Village Estate

Design Theory Inc.

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Archer Street Remodel

First Choice Custom Builders

Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

House remodel

Nflux Coatings

White lacquered cabinets.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, dark hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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Copper Hills Custom Homes

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Modern colonial style new construction

Single Source Builders

Large laundry room with cabinets, counter and sink with handy pull-out faucet.
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, grey benchtop, grey splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Hillcrest

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Barkley

HMH Development, Inc.

Laundry Room connected to Owner's Closet
Photo of a country laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Granite Splashback

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.