Small country utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

A Modern Balance

Hannesson Home

Photo of a small single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room

Trim Tech Designs

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been torn between style and functionality ?? We’ve all been there! Since every room in your home serves a different purpose, it’s up to you to decide how you want to balance the beauty and practicality of the space. I know what you’re thinking, “Up to me? That sounds like a lot of pressure!” Trust me, I’m getting anxious just thinking about putting together an entire house!? The good news is that our designers are pros at combining style and purpose to create a space that represents your uniqueness and actually functions well. Chat with one of our designers and start planning your dream home today!

Country Farm Home #2

Robbins Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Remodeling Showcase: Wayzata Transformation

Boyer Building Corporation

Beautiful re-do of a once dingy laundry/mud room. Custom bench, cabinets were installed to be best fit for the family. Beautiful porcelain floor installed and ceramic hexagon white tile with gray grout adds creative intrigue. Stacked laundry at the right of the plant, by a window allowing light to spread through out the galley-style laundry space.

Coburg Farmhouse Remodel

Arbor South Architecture

Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Chatsworth Residence Renovation

David Stumpf Architecture LLC

The Chatsworth Residence was a complete renovation of a 1950's suburban Dallas ranch home. From the offset of this project, the owner intended for this to be a real estate investment property, and subsequently contracted David to develop a design design that would appeal to a broad rental market and to lead the renovation project. The scope of the renovation to this residence included a semi-gut down to the studs, new roof, new HVAC system, new kitchen, new laundry area, and a full rehabilitation of the property. Maintaining a tight budget for the project, David worked with the owner to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and quality of work throughout the project.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, It is very likely that function is the key motivator behind a bathroom makeover. It could be too small, dated, or just not working. Here we recreated the primary bath by borrowing space from an adjacent laundry room and hall bath. The new design delivers a spacious bathroom suite with the bonus of improved laundry storage.

Laundry Room

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

Relocating the kitchen in a whole-house renovation/addition project gave us space for a new pantry and this convenient laundry room. © Jeffrey Totaro, 2023

Bloomingdale Kitchen, Mudroom & Bath (2021)

Design First Builders

What stands out most in this space is the gray hexagon floor! With white accents tieing in the rest of the home; the floor creates an excitement all it's own. The adjacent hall works as a custom built boot bench mudroom w/ shiplap backing & a wood stained top.

Mountain Retreat

Straightline Carpentry

This is an example of a country laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Photo of a modern galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Upper Arlington Addition & Interior Renovation 20013

J.S. Brown & Co.

A new laundry nook was created adjacent to the powder room addition. A doorway opening was made to allow for a new closet to be built in above the existing basement stairs. Shiplap wainscot surrounds the space.

Kitchen / Home remodel

Woodwerd

Thinking of usage and purpose to bring a new clean laundry room update to this home. Lowered appliance to build a high counter for folding with a nice bit of light to make it feel easy. Walnut shelf ties to kitchen area while providing an easy way to hang laundry.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Design ideas for a modern galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Cook Home

Reliance

Laundry room sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Palmetto Bluff Contemporary

Center Point Cabinets

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Floor and Planked Wall Panelling

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.