John Tsantes
This is an example of a small country l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Amberly Laundry

Preservation & Renovation

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Built up Washer and Dryer with Deep Cabinets Above

Denise Quade Design

Side by side washer and dryer were built up on a pedestal. The floor is LVT tile. White cabinets above the washer and dryer are 18" deep for easy access.

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.

Wrexham Ct Basement Reno

Trust the Vision Decor

Sean Dooley Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Upgrade #2

homedecorandideas

Full finished project. We added a shelf for additional storage space. I feel that the new design and color compliments the new washer and dryer set quite well!

Traditional House

WS Design

Small traditional l-shaped laundry room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

HOME RENOVATION

ABBA Systems International LLC

Inspiration for a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Salle d'eau et buanderie cohabite d'une belle façon

Équipe Mandrée Design

Andrée Allard, photographe
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and a single-bowl sink.

Morgan Court

Liz Conrad Interiors & Staging

Laundry/Mudroom in Morgan Court House Vintage Bench with shoe bins below and hooks above serve as catch space next to the laundry. We removed a full wall of cabinetry that surrounded the washer and dryer. It looked like a lot of storage but in this skinny room was more cumbersome than helpful. It also didn't allow for any space to use as a mudroom. I received a lot of side eye removing cabinets, but in the end being able to shift the washer/dryer over allowed for the door into the garage to open fully without hitting the washer (or the laundress). It also gave us space to use for mudroom purposes. Design and Photographed by Elizabeth Conrad

bright side east side

Susan Yeley Homes

Bloomington is filled with a lot of homes that have remained trapped in time, which is awesome and fascinating (albeit sometimes frightening). When this young family moved to Bloomington last spring, they saw potential behind the Florida wallpaper of this Eastside ranch, and good bones despite its choppy layout. Wisely, they called SYI and Loren Wood Builders for help bringing it into the two thousand-teens. Two adjacent bathrooms were gutted together and went back up in much better configurations. A half bath and mud-cum-laundry room near the garage went from useful but blah, to an area you don't have to close the door on when guests come over. Walls came down to open up the family, living, kitchen and dining areas, creating a flow of light and function that we all openly envy at SYI. (We do not hide it whatsoever. We all want to live in this happy, bright house. Also the homeowners are amazing cooks, another good reason to want to move in.) Like split-levels and bi-levels, ranches are often easy to open up for the casual and connected spaces we dig so much in middle America this century. Knock down walls; unify flooring; lighten and brighten the space; and voila! a dated midcentury shell becomes a modern family home. Contractor: Loren Wood Builders Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Tile work: Fitzgerald Flooring & Construction Photography: Gina Rogers

Laundry Room

Bonfe Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Laundry Room

Drafting Your Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Logan - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida

South Florida Architecture

Professional Photography by South Florida Design
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Casa 3+1

Maria Antonietta Giulii

Vista della nicchia lavanderia in stile contemporaneo, di dimensioni compatte. Pavimento in gress porcellanato effetto legno. Ante a tutt'altezza, realizzate su disegno.

Ambler Bathrooms and Laundry

Harth Builders

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

SECORD

Westridge Homes

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Mud Room

Just the Right Piece

Modern White Laundry and Mudroom with Lockers and a fabulous Farm Door. Just the Right Piece Warren, NJ 07059
Small modern dedicated laundry room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Atlas Moran Construction

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.

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.