As multifunctional living becomes a necessity, the bootility has emerged as a sought-after feature in the home. Understandably, not all homes have the capacity for a separate utility and boot room. However, with clever planning and tactful design, even the smallest spaces can house a thoughtful combination of the two.

Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

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.

Weerona House

Demardi.

A butler's pantry with the most gorgeous joinery and clever storage solutions all with a view.
Photo of a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, recessed and panelled walls.

Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN

Homes by Tradition

Photo of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Bilgola Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and panelled walls.

Nt Adelaide

Qbic Living

Natural materials, clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic are all defining features of this custom solid timber Laundry.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian l-shaped laundry room in Adelaide with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Laundry Envy

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This gorgeous Hamptons inspired laundry has been transformed into a well designed functional room. Complete with 2pac shaker cabinetry, Casesarstone benchtop, floor to wall linen cabinetry and storage, folding ironing board concealed in a pull out drawer, butler's sink and traditional tap, timber floating shelving with striking black and white encaustic floor tiles.

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.

Rustic Lindberg Custom Home

Narrow Gate Developments

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Sunlit Kitchen

Kitchens by Eileen

Design ideas for a transitional galley laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

A gorgeous linen weave tile is not only a showstopper in the large space but hides the daily dust of a busy family. Utilizing a combination of quartz and wood countertops along with white painted cabinetry, gave the room a timeless appeal. The brushed gold hardware and mirror inserts took the room from basic to extraordinary.

Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence

Stritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd

Coastal contemporary laundry room with centre island and terrazzo floor tiles, featuring built-in craft desk area and heated ladder towel rail.
Large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

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.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Laundry Envy

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Classic Bootility Room

Tom Howley

A Bootility room can be dog friendly too. In addition to your usual storage solutions, you can design a comfortable nook for a dog bed, a dedicated food station and hooks for leads. There is also a trend for purpose-built pet showers, ideal for washing muddy paws after a long country walk.

Sydney

Designs By Deanne

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Bilgola Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, coffered and panelled walls.

Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

This multi purpose room includes custom pet beds, a built-in workstation, built-in lockers and utility cabinets.
Large transitional galley utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop, white splashback, timber splashback and panelled walls.

Richmond Custom Home - Fairfax

Evans Design Corp.

Mudroom Laundry Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops 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.