Mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home

Coastal Modern with Teal Accents Condo Renovation

ARDesign, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Carrie & Ben's New Kitchen and Laundry

Phinney Ridge Cabinet Company

Designer Tim Moser-- Sollera Fine Cabinetry-- Acadia door style Maple painted in Sea Haze
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Southwestern Inspired Kitchen, Laundry Room, & Office - envii Cabinetry

SOLLiD Cabinetry

PC: Shane Baker Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Family Home with Outside Oasis

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Mountain Roost

User

Even a laundry room can ooze elegance, as seen in this traditional South Carolina mountain home. Ivory walls and ceiling provide an airy backdrop for the extensive storage found in the dark grey cabinets, which are accented with pewter hardware. A bronze library rail with brass appointments is outfitted for a rolling ladder, keeping the highest shelves within reach. Walnut-stained hardwood flooring grounds the space while ample grey-trimmed windows painted Sherwin Williams Black Fox allow light to stream in. The expansive Black Pearl granite countertops, which have been leathered and enhanced, play host to a stainless-steel sink and faucet, marrying form with function. A traditional Queen Anne style desk chair, painted vanilla with a taupe glaze stands ready at the built-in desk in this luxuriously hard-working room.

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

Small single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with open cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Carrollwood Whole Home Remodel

Smith & Steele Designs & Renovations

Design by Amy Smith
Design ideas for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marshview Serenity

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and laminate benchtops.

1940's Montrose Remodel

Penberthy Custom Builders

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brandon Architects Seaward

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Showplace EVO Laundry & Pantry in Pendleton Dorian Gray & Natural Walnut

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pendleton w/ Five Piece Drawers Finish: Paint Grade – Dorian Gray/Walnut - Natural Countertop: (Customer’s Own) White w/ Gray Vein Quartz Plumbing: (Customer’s Own) Hardware: Richelieu – Champagne Bronze Bar Pulls Backsplash: (Customer’s Own) Full-height Quartz Floor: (Customer’s Own) Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Carson’s Installations – Paul Carson

Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets

Inspired Closets by Organized Spaces

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Weekl

Von Fitz Design

Bethany Nauert Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and wood benchtops.

Shaker Cinder Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

Expansive country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Brown 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.