Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Vibrant Family Addition

Jami Meek Designs

Low Gear Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and black cabinets.

Westminster

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

www.zoon.ca
Large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a transitional laundry room in San Francisco with beige walls and grey floor.

E'toile

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Mid-sized transitional galley laundry cupboard in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey floor.

Brittsan House (by: Tolaris Homes)

MJS Designers Group

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Orlando with white cabinets, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Pye Residence

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

This is an example of a beach style laundry room in Charleston with grey floor, beige benchtop and grey cabinets.

Hilltop Farmhouse

Aspen & Ivy

Design ideas for a country utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and beige walls.

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Home in Kenwood Park

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

By Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, grey floor, concrete benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors and grey benchtop.

Chute Lake Kelowna

Bellano Tile Company

Contemporary laundry room in Vancouver with beige walls, a drop-in sink, white cabinets and grey floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.