A laundry room is a great thing to have, especially if it isn't too big and takes over space you'd rather have in another room. This room gives the family ample storage, and a built in look around their washer and dryer. On the other wall (not pictured) they have drying hooks.

Maple Grove Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

During photo of the demo! Goodbye old flooring, and washer dryer function!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, slate splashback, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Lakeland Barn

Haigh Architects

A country utility room for all those outdoor jackets and wellies!
Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with slate floors.

Historic Walk Through Laundry Room Addition

Alchemy Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Ingrum

User

This laundry room features a 3" frame Shaker style door and is finished in a Toffee stain.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Retro 1970's

Green Room Interiors

Laundry
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, white cabinets, yellow splashback, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Incredible Laundry and Mud Room

Gretchen Lyons

The bench seat was added to allow the homeowners to remove shoes before entering the main section of the home. Photography by Libbie Martin
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room with Sink and Tile Backsplash - NY Metro Area

Palm Beach Kitchen Design

Laundry Room with built-in appliances, equipped with sink, custom brushed antique maple cabinets, ceramic backsplash, and slate tile floor. designed and photographed by: Gary Townsend, Designer Design Right Kitchens LLC

Staunton Bathroom and Basement Remodel

Mint Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Other with white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Laundry Room

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Short on space, but long on function. The combination of open and closed storage works best for easy access and critical storage. Mom's "drop spot" on the right is home to all the chargers in the home. Designer: Jennifer Howard, JWH Photographer, Mick Hales

Lakeridge Manor - New Construction - Camas, WA

Portland Development Group Investments

Jason Walchli
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Hampstead

P.C. Labrosse Design

Photo: Peter Labrosse
Small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Montreal with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Finished Custom Homes and Renovations

Nauta Home Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and slate floors.

Park Glen - Hutton

Van Metre Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with beige walls and slate floors.

Water Mill Refurbishment

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped laundry room in Devon with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, slate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Hirst

Ballard Fine Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Place to Relax- Sunroom & Deck Remodel

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

Greg Hadley
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Grove Area - Kingston upon Thames

Metre Squared Architecture

Gilda Cevasco
Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

NUMBER 13.fithteen

Cloisters Design Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped laundry room in Hertfordshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, slate floors and beige floor.

Key Moss

Haigh Architects

A lovingly restored Georgian farmhouse in the heart of the Lake District. Our shared aim was to deliver an authentic restoration with high quality interiors, and ingrained sustainable design principles using renewable energy.

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.