This former closet-turned-laundry room is one of my favorite projects. It is completely functional, providing a countertop for treating stains and folding, a wall-mounted drying rack, and plenty of storage. The combination of textures in the carrara marble backsplash, floral sketch wallpaper and galvanized accents makes it a gorgeous place to spent (alot) of time!

San Jose (mud / Laundry room)

Pixel Design and Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Reimagined Ranch | Beaverton Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

Mid-sized beach style l-shaped utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room

Lenton Company, Inc.

Removing the wall between the old kitchen and great room allowed room for two islands, work flow and storage. A beverage center and banquet seating was added to the breakfast nook. The laundry/mud room matches the new kitchen and includes a step in pantry.

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!

Contemporary Laundry Room with Rift White Oak Cabinetry

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA

GBC Kitchen and Bath

Contemporary Complete Kitchen Remodel with white semi-custom cabinets, white quartz countertop and wood look LVT flooring. Gray beveled edge subway backsplash tile. Mudroom with cabinetry and coat closet.

Elsworth Kichen Remodeled

Joel's home Maintenance & Repair LLC

small single level home with small kitchen. European style washer and dryer
Inspiration for a l-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Iluka Park Residences

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hollybush, Welwyn Garden City Renovation

Seven Design Service

The creation of a cleverly hidden Laundry Room in the kitchen allows for laundry to be done discreetly, keeping noise to a minimum & providing plenty of space for hanging & drying, allowing the kitchen to maintain its clean lines & remain modern & uncluttered.

Souderton Kitchen Expansion with Laundry & Mudroom Nook

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel

A.S. Langer Construction, LLC

Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)

Debra Winston, UDCP

The stacked washer and dryer are a compact solution for a tight space. The heat pump dryer us ductless, saving energy and money.
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room Remodel Redmond, WA

Nip Tuck Remodeling

A large laundry Room feels so roomy and all storage can be hidden with side shelves built-in to the cabinets. This is an ideal space for many tasks!
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Soft Contemporary Kitchen

LM.DESIGNS

Wall and base cabinets for storage and a sink are useful additions to the laundry room.
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Accessible Master en Suite Addition

Square Deal Construction Company, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Steamboat Springs Timber Frame

Mountain Life and Home of Colorado

This is an example of a small country single-wall utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Noriega Home

1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Boise with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Complete Kitchen Remodel in Mt, Vernon, VA

GBC Kitchen and Bath

Greenfield Master Bath & Mudroom

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Vinyl Floors

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.