Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

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.

NW Bethany Full House Renovation

Bluebonnet Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mudrooms / Laundry

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Whistler Chalet

lee luxford a+d

Kristen McGaughey Photography
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Worth Way

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Versailles Modern Custom Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartzite benchtops, brown walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Pedee

Creekside Homes Inc

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Worth Way Custom Home

Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Lake Oswego Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

A quartz countertop provides a durable work surface.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

New Home - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Photo of an expansive traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beaded inset cabinets, grey floor and an undermount sink.

Multi-Room Home Remodel in Yorktown

Criner Remodeling

The washer & dryer were relocated next to custom designed cabinets which now provide extra storage for their computer, electronic equipment, etc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Java Noir

CK Hoffman Design

Zapata Photography
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Victoria Terrace

The Code Design Studio

Inspiration for a small modern galley laundry cupboard in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Mudrooms / Laundry

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Worth Way

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Worth Way Custom Home

Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer 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.