Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2

Liberty Hill Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Manchester with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue walls and slate floors.

Gale-Rew Custom-Pheysey

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Becky Pospical large Laundry room and mudroom combined. Door in front leads to driveway, door in back leads to patio and pool. Built in desk provides a drop zone for items.

Pine Valley - Lake Cabin

Visbeen Architects

Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.

Sasser Construction Parade of Homes Founders Pointe

Sasser Construction L.C.

Mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Total Home

Braaten Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lexington Bungalow

Small Batch Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls and slate floors.

Laundry Room & Mudroom

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

Photo of a laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue walls, slate floors, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

New York Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This laundry room is filled with custom cabinetry. The washer and dryer are raised above the floor for easy access and to allow room for laundry baskets below. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey

IMPROVE or MOVE

Laundry in the basement bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with blue walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cottage Remodel

Wilco Bos: Design + Remodels

This laundry room used to have a side by side washer and dryer. To make the room more functional, a Kohler cast iron laundry tub was installed next to a stacked washer and dryer.

Sandy Hill Basement Remodel

Eye 4 Detail

Small arts and crafts laundry room in Ottawa with blue walls and slate floors.

Cedar Lake Residence

Cottage Home, Inc.

Nestled back against Michigan's Cedar Lake and surrounded by mature trees, this Cottage Home functions wonderfully for it's active homeowners. The 5 bedroom walkout home features spacious living areas, all-seasons porch, craft room, exercise room, a bunkroom, a billiards room, and more! All set up to enjoy the outdoors and the lake.

Fox Run

Hagstrom Builder

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Grand Red Brick Colonial

Jim Reif Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue walls and slate floors.

Award Winning American Colonial Kitchen

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

Photography by Greg Hadley
Inspiration for a small country galley utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

River Oaks, Del Monte Park

Mirador Builders

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Portfolio

Halm & Perkins, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Colts Neck Remodel

Two River Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Newark with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Gallichio

Mich Home Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Slate Floors

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.