Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops, an integrated sink, white splashback, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

East Bay Remodel

Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group

Williamson Photography
Inspiration for a small beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

The Marycroft - Model Interior

Albert David Design Inc.

Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, beaded inset cabinets and grey walls.

Bluffton, IN Laundry Room

Steele Canvas

3 BU No 122 Small Truck with 2 inch stem casters Photo Credit: Amy Gerber/Brown Eyes Plus Blue (www.browneyesplusblue.com)
Traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Classic Transformation

Knight Architects LLC

Mud room has a built in shelf above the desk for charging electronics. Slate floor. Cubbies for storage. Photography by Pete Weigley
Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in New York with slate floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls and black benchtop.

Gresham Garage Conversion

Neil Kelly Company

A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.

Laundry Room Renovation

Ann Tristani Design LLC

Laundry/Mudroom Renovation
Inspiration for a small country utility room in Denver with white cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Makeover

Trim Tech Designs

This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

This laundry room elevates the space from a functional workroom to a domestic destination.
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink and white cabinets.

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Kindred Interior Studios

Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Glengarry Reno

Samantha Milne Designs

The clients only had a small laundry space with no bench space. They wanted to add some much needed bench space and storage whilst keeping the plumbing in the same spot. We have added ample bench space and under bench storage, as well as a small linen/broom cupboard, overhead cabinets and a hanging rail for shirts. The clients didn't need a dryer, however there is the option to wall mount the dryer above the washer, instead of having the overhead cabinets.

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer

KraftMaster Renovations

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer is the perfect space to hang and fold laundry, with it's own pull-out laundry basket at the folding station you can grab this weeks laundry and toss it in.

Laundry Room

TZS Design

Modern laundry room with undermounted stainless steel single bowl deep sink, Brizo statement faucet of matte black and gold, white subway tile in herringbone pattern, quartz marble looking counters, white painted cabinets and porcelain tile floor. Lights are recessed under the cabinets for a clean look and are LED, Pulls are polished chrome.

Twin Hollows

Remedy Design Firm

Photo of a transitional galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Winborn Whole Home Remodel

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and black floor.

Tyler Lakehouse

BGI Design

Large beach style u-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Westerville Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

This once angular kitchen is now expansive and carries a farmhouse charm with natural wood sliding doors and rustic looking cabinetry in the island.
Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Upper Level Laundry Room

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Sunny, upper-level laundry room features: Beautiful Interceramic Union Square glazed ceramic tile floor, in Hudson. Painted shaker style custom cabinets by Ayr Cabinet Company includes a natural wood top, pull-out ironing board, towel bar and loads of storage. Two huge fold down drying racks. Thomas O'Brien Katie Conical Pendant by Visual Comfort & Co. Kohler Iron/Tones™ undermount porcelain sink in Sea Salt. Newport Brass Fairfield bridge faucet in flat black. Artistic Tile Melange matte white, ceramic field tile backsplash. Tons of right-height folding space. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.

Hudson Cabin

McDonald Remodeling

Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets

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.