This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a concealed washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Photo of a large arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Photo of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

New New Hope Mudroom and Laundry Room

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Photo of a large u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Large laundry room with is convenient to the mud room and garage.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Lindfield Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Utility - Boot room featuring a slate floor and composite countertop
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Sussex with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

New Hope Mudroom and Laundry Room

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

American Spirit

Faure Halvorsen Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, timber splashback, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, wood and wood walls.

Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive Hilltop

Emily Roose Interiors

A laundry space complete with two washers and two dryers and an undermount stainless steel sink and lots of cabinets to provide ample storage for this vacation home in the mountains.

Promontory Contemporary

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Mudroom

Elkins Interiors

This small addition packs a punch with tons of storage and a functional laundry space. Shoe cubbies, fluted apron sink, and upholstered bench round out the stunning features that make laundry more enjoyable.

Maple Grove Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding. And peep those leather pulls!

Wiltshire New Build House

Richmond Bell Architects Ltd

Traditional utility room with sash windows and Belfast sink in new Georgian-style house. Back door leading to garden.
This is an example of a small traditional utility room in Wiltshire with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Harrier Project - Laundry and Pantry

Andra Martens Design Studio

Our clients beloved cottage had certain rooms not yet completed. Andra Martens Design Studio came in to build out their Laundry and Pantry Room. With a punch of brightness the finishes collaborates nicely with the adjacent existing spaces which have walls of medium pine, hemlock hardwood flooring and pine doors, windows and trim.

Character Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Photos by Kristy White.
This is an example of a small country galley laundry room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Compact Small Kitchen

PJ Marble Kitchen Design Center

compact little kitchen - stylish & modern!
Small contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and slate floors.

Maple Grove Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Rochester Hills Two-Toned Traditional Kitchen

Renovation By Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Urban Habitat

User

Spacious laundry with separate entrance, connected to the butlers pantry and kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials 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.