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.

Eichler Inspired Mid Century

By Design

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Coastal Island Paradise

Superior Construction Services

Design ideas for a beach style dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Dickinson Custom Home

GAP Custom Homes

Walls Could Talk
This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room we reconfigured the area by removing walls, making the bathroom smaller and installing a mud room with cubbie storage and a dog shower area. The cabinets installed are Medallion Gold series Stockton flat panel, cherry wood in Peppercorn. 3” Manor pulls and 1” square knobs in Satin Nickel. On the countertop Silestone Quartz in Alpine White. The tile in the dog shower is Daltile Season Woods Collection in Autumn Woods Color. The floor is VTC Island Stone.

Altadore II

Sagebrook Developments Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry room in Calgary with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room

Grayscale Homes Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, wood and planked wall panelling.

Irish Hunter

Martin Grace Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Rees | Bow Extension

Rees Architects

Scandinavian single-wall dedicated laundry room in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Talbot in Laureate Park

Dream Finders Homes

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orlando with grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, beige floor and grey walls.

Transitional Almaden Valley Masterpiece

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton - Vi360
Design ideas for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, recessed-panel cabinets and wood benchtops.

Hollystone Farm

King Construction Company LLC

Design ideas for a small country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

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.

Cardinal Rd.

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Transitional Laundry Room

TKS Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Water Front Home

Rossi Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary galley utility room in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Glimmers of Gold l Renovation

My House Design/Build/Team

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Mod Spanish Ranch

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

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.

Clarksville, MD Multi Room Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This laundry room features Brighton Cabinetry with Neoga Ridge Flat doors and Maple Spacious Gray finish with custom wear sanding. The countertops are Twin Arch Roanoke quartz.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.