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This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey splashback, granite splashback and grey benchtop.

Wild Cat

Parker Homes

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Nocona Barndominium

First Choice Custom Builders

Rustic laundry and mud room.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

M Streets Complete Remodel

Construction Elements

Large traditional dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

WRIGHT COTTAGE

Holsman Architecture + Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

San Antonio, Texas

Core Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large country l-shaped utility room in Chicago with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Lake Conroe Transitional

Designing Your View

Design ideas for a small transitional dedicated laundry room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

3609 Grand Court

Tag & Associates, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hillcrest

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern colonial style new construction

Single Source Builders

Large laundry room with cabinets, counter and sink with handy pull-out faucet.
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, grey benchtop, grey splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

River Crossing

Parker Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Stanford

Construction Elements

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Craftsman Double Duty Additions

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

22 Bradford

Tag & Associates, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Splashback 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.