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.

Queen Anne Kitchen and Laundry Room

Cornerstone Construction Group Inc.

Entry onto the spacious deck and backyard.
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

East Lakeview - Buckingham Place

Clare Sells Homes, Inc.

Laundry/mud room with slate flooring, cherry cabinetry, full-sized LG front-loading washer/dryer. Marble backsplash, organized closets
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

My Work

Caliber Remodeling

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Kent Kitchen Remodel 2008

American Dream Design Build

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Elsygne Road, Wandsworth - A complete Refurbishment

Encompass London

Photographer - Alan Stretton Idisign.co.uk
Photo of a small galley utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Marble--Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Laundry Room

Stone Source

Carrara and Arabescato Marbles and Black Slate Tile
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Laundries

The Kitchen Designer

small L-shaped laundry with maximum bench space. Bench level window to match adjacent kitchen. Drawers for storage or clothes hamper. Photography by Vicki Morskate [V]Style+Imagery

Living Spaces Flooring

Cruz Flooring LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry/Entry

Imagine Home Organization, LLC

We grouped similar items together and used bins to contain and use vertical space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Photo of 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.

Laundries

The Kitchen Designer

small L-shaped laundry with maximum bench space. Bench level window to match adjacent kitchen. Drawers for storage or clothes hamper. photography by Vicki Morskate VStyle+Imagery

Laundry/Entry

Imagine Home Organization, LLC

We used bins to contain holiday lights and placed in cabinets that are more difficult to access since the are only used seasonally.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Tampa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.