Mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey walls.

KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh

KSI Kitchen & Bath

White shaker style laundry room cabinetry with engineered quartz countertops. Integrated appliances. Photo courtesy of Jim McVeigh, KSI Designer. Merillat Classic Portrait Maple Chiffon. Photo by Beth Singer.

2nd Floor Laundry Room

Drury Design

Who wouldn't want a laundry room like this? Organized, clean, storage, storage and more storage! There is even a place for sewing and crafts. Since there is no natural light in this room, can lighting, under cabinet lighting coupled with light colored cabinets, provide a cheerful and bright environment for all sorts of projects, including laundry.

Clean & Classic

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features shaker-style cabinets by Amazonia Cabinetry, hardware from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn selected by PPOC, Crema Marfil Honed 12x12 floor tile and Rittenhouse 3x6 white gloss backsplash tile, and Benjamin Moore "Stonington Gray" for the accent wall.

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.

Kristen's Laundry Room

Grassroots Design

JVL Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

My Houzz: Color and Pattern Play Well in a Missouri Family Home

Jessica Cain

Jessica Cain © 2019 Houzz
Mid-sized beach style utility room in Kansas City with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO

Da Vinci Remodeling, LLC

Libbie Holmes Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

ADLER PROJECT

VanPelt Woodworks

We added a matching utility cabinet, and floating shelf to the laundry and matched existing cabinetry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

Cordilleras

Danmar Cabinet Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Transitional Gem in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Glenmorrie Lane Whole Home Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

Hidden cat litter storage in a large laundry room with extensive cabinetry and full sink. Creamy white shaker cabinets and farmhouse/industrial inspired brushed nickel hardware. The natural stone tile flooring incorporates the burgundy color found elsewhere in the home.

A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA

Blackdog Design Build Remodel

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel

Old Town Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Custom Home

User

Custom white cabinetry, a small sink, and lots of cubbbies with storage complete this custom laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley utility room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hilton Home

McCall Homes

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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.