Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, grey floor, an undermount sink and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.

Laundry Room with Two Sets of Washers and Dryers and Flat Panel Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Laundry Room with Two Sets of Washers and Dryers, Limestone tile floors and off-white Brookhaven flat panel cabinets.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This basement level laundry room is one of two laundry rooms in this home. The basement level laundry is next to the two teenage boys' bedrooms, and it gets lots of use with football uniforms and ski clothes to wash! The fun blue cabinets add a modern touch and reflect the color scheme of the nearby gameroom. Large artwork and tiled subway walls add interest and texture, while limestone floors and concrete-look quartz countertops provide durability.

Casual Cottage Style - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, grey benchtop and wood walls.

Alameda Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.

Laundry Room

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Hand-made bespoke utility room with belfast sink & chrome hardware. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley laundry room in Hampshire with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Whispering Pines

Designs by Fulya

Photo of a small galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Newport Coast

SIDG Design

This laundry room housed double side by side washers and dryers, custom cabinetry and an island in a contrast finish. The wall tiles behind the washer and dryer are dimensional and the backsplash tile hosts a star pattern.

Bootroom & Utility in Maple

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

Maple shaker style boot room and fitted storage cupboards installed in the utility room of a beautiful period property in Sefton Village. The centrepiece is the settle with canopy which provides a large storage area beneath the double flip up lids and hanging space for a large number of coats, hats and scalves. Handcrafted in Lancashire using solid maple. Photos: Ian Hampson (icadworx.co.uk)

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Arkproject Camaiti & Cangi

This is an example of an expansive country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Tudor 1924 remodel

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Mud Room

Angela Reynolds Designs

Expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, planked wall panelling and an undermount sink.

Casual Cottage Style - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, grey benchtop and wood walls.

Pocket doors lead to laundry room with blue Whirlpool Duet appliances

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

Laundry room is accessed by raised-panel french pocket doors and feature 2 sets of "Ocean Blue" Whirlpool Duet appliances. 3cm Venetian Gold Granite countertops. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.

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Grup Escrivá

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

MA Residence

Karen Aston Design

Thomas Dalhoff Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Dubois Project

Coastal Cabinet Works

Ally Young
Photo of a small country single-wall utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tuscan Tradition

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

This beautiful but very functional laundry room features granite countertops and glass tile back splash, ample storage and work space and a great place to keep the puppies. The clients worked with the collaborative efforts of builders Ron and Fred Parker, architect Don Wheaton, and interior designer Robin Froesche to create this incredible home.

Rustic Laundry Room

Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, limestone floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Limestone Floors and a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.