This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey walls.

Trout Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and brown walls.

Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

At Belltown Design we love designing laundry rooms! It is the perfect challenge between aesthetics and functionality! When doing the laundry is a breeze, and the room feels bright and cheery, then we have done our job. Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA. Photography by Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane

Pilgrim

Victory Construction, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hidden Hills View

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Madeline Harper Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Complete Kitchen Remodel- Sherman Oaks

MY Home Builders Inc.

Inside of laundry room with honeycomb flooring tile, and sliding wooden barn door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Newbury Laundry Room

Monarch Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Warm Wash Mudroom

User

Design ideas for a small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mercer Island - Project Forest Ave

ID by Gwen

Mud room was entirely remodeled to improve its functionality with lots of storage (open cubbies, tall cabinets, shoe storage. Room is perfectly located between the kitchen and the garage.

Lexington Bungalow

Small Batch Kitchens

Large transitional single-wall laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey walls.

Milford Residence

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, slate floors, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Eastmoreland Basement

C Change Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Edgewater - Entire Home Renovation

Mancuso Homes

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kids Shower/Tub Combo | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks

Pure Builders Inc.

Laundry room with shaker white cabinets, black countertop, honeycomb tile backsplash and plenty of storage.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Wildewood 2

Paradime Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, laminate benchtops, slate floors and grey benchtop.

Updated Multi Use Space

Luria Design & Style, LLC.

Contractor George W. Combs of George W. Combs, Inc. enlarged this colonial style home by adding an extension including a two car garage, a second story Master Suite, a sunroom, extended dining area, a mudroom, side entry hall, a third story staircase and a basement playroom. Interior Design by Amy Luria of Luria Design & Style

A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room

In The Details, Inc.

This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.

Oakley Home Builders

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with green cabinets, slate floors, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and grey walls.

Roland's Joinery Ltd.

Shutterbug Shots Janice Gilbert
Inspiration for a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cooperstown Farmhouse

The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, grey benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Slate Floors and Grey Benchtop

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.