Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Forde Residence

Studio Black Interiors

For this home in the Canberra suburb of Forde, Studio Black Interiors gave the laundry an interior design makeover. Studio Black was responsible for re-designing the laundry and selecting the finishes and fixtures to make the laundry feel more modern and practical for this family home. Photography by Hcreations.

Nepean

Distinct Innovations Pty Ltd

Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

dogs dream

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.

In Keeping With Tradition

Meadowlark Design+Build

This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Scandinavian Lakeside Remodel

Traci Connell Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!

Accessible Ranch Total Renovation

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

This is one of the best combination mudroom rooms, laundry and door washes ever! The dog wash has a pair of hinged glass doors with a full shower set up. The dog crate is integrated into the design. The floor tiles feature a swirl pattern that works with the dot tiles in the shower area. A.J. Brown Photography

Howell Residence

Design Actually, LLC

Ample storage and function were an important feature for the homeowner. Beth worked in unison with the contractor to design a custom hanging, pull-out system. The functional shelf glides out when needed, and stores neatly away when not in use. The contractor also installed a hanging rod above the washer and dryer. You can never have too much hanging space! Beth purchased mesh laundry baskets on wheels to alleviate the musty smell of dirty laundry, and a broom closet for cleaning items. There is even a cozy little nook for the family dog.

North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room

Plain & Posh

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Westchester Renovation

Randolph Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

House Renovation

Built Better Construction

Renovated Laundry Room with Butcher Block Countertops, Custom Soap Stone Sink/Dog Washing Station
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley laundry room in New York with wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

The Alder shaker cabinets in the mud room have a ship wall accent behind the matte black coat hooks. The mudroom is off of the garage and connects to the laundry room and primary closet to the right, and then into the pantry and kitchen to the left. This mudroom is the perfect drop zone spot for shoes, coats, and keys. With cubbies above and below, there's a place for everything in this mudroom design.

Woodland Heights Houston

Haven Design and Construction

This fun little laundry room is perfectly positioned upstairs between the home's four bedrooms. A handy drying rack can be folded away when not in use. The textured tile backsplash adds a touch of blue to the room.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Luxury

leeannallman

This super laundry room has lots of built in storage, including three extra large drying drawers with air flow and a timer, a built in ironing board with outlet and a light, a hanging area for drip drying, pet food alcoves, a center island and extra tall slated cupboards for long-handled items like brooms and mops. The mosaic glass tile backsplash was matched around corners. The pendant adds a fun industrial touch. The floor tiles are hard-wearing porcelain that looks like stone. The countertops are a quartz that mimics marble.

Transitional Functionality

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This image showcases painted full overlay cabinetry with tons of custom storage spaces in a galley style laundry room. Full electric wardrobe lifts are utilized in the hanging sections for easy access to garments.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Porcelain Floors and Grey 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.