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.

Total House Transformation

TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

Removed giant soaker tub from upstairs bathroom and transformed into a functional laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom

The Creative Kitchen Company

This spacious laundry room/mudroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

Renovation | Philadelphia Suburbs

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Laundry Room

Normandy Remodeling

This second floor laundry room was part of a whole house renovation and addition completed by Normandy Remodeling. Award winning designer Vince Weber created this space for the homeowners in order to add convenience and functionality to their new addition.

Brewster Residence

Evolution Design Build Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors and black floor.

BY HARDROCK CONSTRUCTION

HARDROCK CONSTRUCTION

Quartzite natural stone floors were laid to bring an updated flare to this century homes entry/mudroom/laundry back porch. Original windows were maintained and beadboard added. A salvaged double cast iron sink was installed in a sturdy cabinet that provides excellent needed storage. An upper cabinet was rescued from the basement and had new crown moulding and light rail added. The beautiful ceiling is original to the home.

Trickett Laundry Room

Meredith Heron Design

photo courtesy: Paul Orenstein
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Toronto with slate floors.

Radnor Lake

Mark Poe Builders Inc

Prep Kitchen/Butler Pantry with Laundry Built-Ins
Inspiration for a large country laundry room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige floor and slate floors.

Samsung Appliances

AJ Madison

This simple laundry room is well lit and pleasantly sparse. Light grey cabinets offer plenty of space for this multi-use area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

New Home in Water Mill NY

Heartwood Corp

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Restoration in Mission Hills

ZMK Construction Inc

Mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This mudroom was part of an updated entry way and we re-designed it to accommodate their busy lifestyle, balanced by a sense of clean design and common order. Newly painted custom cabinetry adorns the walls, with overhead space for off-season storage, cubbies for individual items, and bench seating for comfortable and convenient quick changes. We paid extra attention to detail and added tiered space for storing shoes with custom shelves under the benches. Floor to ceiling closets add multipurpose storage for outerwear, bulkier boots and sports gear. There wall opposite of the cabinets offers up a long row of wall hooks, so no matter what the kids say, there's no reason for a single coat or scarf to be left on the floor, again. Nothing other than stone flooring would do for this transitional room, because it stands up to heavy traffic and sweeps up in just minutes. Overhead lighting simplifies the search for gear and highlights easy access to the laundry room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Photo of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

This is an example of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Lake House Retreat | Sammamish, WA

ACH Design LLC

Andrew O'Neill, Clarity Northwest (Seattle)
This is an example of a small country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Incredible Laundry and Mud Room

Gretchen Lyons

Every laundry room must have the washer and dryer. This set is easily accessible and allows the homeowners to quickly get through this daily chore. Photography by Libbie Martin

Mountain Brook Garage Conversion

DF Hughes design | build

Design ideas for a large country galley utility room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Ackerman-Stahl

Living Stone Design + Build

Jeff Miller
This is an example of an arts and crafts laundry room in Other with slate floors.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.