Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, purple walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Utility rooms/cloakrooms

Peter Currie Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, green floor and grey benchtop.

Ashlar House Remodel

PassivWorks, Inc. - Better Buildings

Kassidy Love Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors and green floor.

Prairie-Craftsman Elegance

HMA Architecture Inc.

Design ideas for a galley utility room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Green 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.