Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Sth Coogee Beachhouse

Victoria Waters Design Pty Ltd

Laundry room and Butler's Pantry at @sthcoogeebeachhouse
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

Modern Farmhouse Spec Home

Todd Creative Design

Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Modern Farm House, Los Gatos

De Mattei Construction

Country galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, grey benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

Laundry Room Inspiration

Trusscore

Inspiration for a mid-sized laundry room renovation with waterproof PVC panels and wall organization solution. Design features white Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard and white Trusscore SlatWall panels and accessories.

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.

Craftsman

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Laundry built-in with hamper storage under concrete counters.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Banbury Custom Eagle Idaho

Urban Design + Build

This is a neatly organized laundry room that combines functionality with a clean, minimalist design. The room features front-loading washer and dryer units flanked by a practical countertop for sorting and folding clothes. Above the appliances, white flat-panel cabinetry provides ample storage space, maintaining a clutter-free environment. To the side, open shelving offers easy access to laundry essentials or additional storage boxes. The room is finished with a simple color scheme, featuring white walls that enhance the bright and airy feel, complemented by a contrasting dark countertop that adds a touch of modern sophistication.

Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Sth Coogee Beachhouse

Victoria Waters Design Pty Ltd

Laundry room and Butler's Pantry at @sthcoogeebeachhouse
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and panelled walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Benchtop and Panelled 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.