Design ideas for a country galley utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Prior Lake Whole House Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This multi-use room gets a lot of action...off of the garage, this space has laundry, mudroom storage and dog wash all in one!
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.

Leawood Laundry Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

East Hampton blanc et noir

Consumers Kitchens & Baths

This East Hampton, Long Island Laundry Room is made up of Dewitt Starmark Cabinets finished in White. The countertop is Quartz Caesarstone and the floating shelves are Natural Quartersawn Red Oak.

Alamo Kitchen & Bath Renovation - StarMark Cabinetry

Distinctive Cabinetry

This transitional laundry room design features white cabinets by Starmark Cabinetry, subway tile and wood floors.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

By simply widening arch ways and removing a door opening, we created a nice open flow from the mud room right through to the laundry area. The space opened to a welcoming area to keep up with the laundry for a family of 6 along with a planning space and a mini office/craft/wrapping desk.

MIRABEL RETREAT

Lissa Lee Hickman

Mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Modern Romance

Dependable Renovations Ltd

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room

McCabe By Design LLC

This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. The flooring is rubber.

Sunol Homestead

Ridgecrest Designs

Settled on a hillside in Sunol, where the cows come to graze at dawn, lies a brand new custom home that looks like it has been there for a hundred years – in a good way. Our clients came to us with an architect's house plans, but needed a builder to make their dream home come to life. In true Ridgecrest fashion, we ended up redesigning the entire home inside and out - creating what we now call the Sunol Homestead. A multitude of details came together to give us the perfect mix of a traditional Craftsman with modern amenities. We commissioned a local stone mason to hand-place every river stone on the exterior of the house - no veneer here. Floor to ceiling window and doors lead out to the wrap-around porch to let in beautiful natural light, while the custom stained wood floors and trim exude warmth and richness. Every detail of this meticulously designed residence reflects a commitment to quality and comfort, making it a haven for those seeking a harmonious balance between refined living and the peaceful serenity of Sunol's idyllic landscape.

Dallas | Lakehurst | Bathrooms & Laundry

Kitchen Design Concepts

This laundry room "plus" sits just off the kitchen and triples as a pet washing/grooming station and secondary kitchen storage space. A true utility closet that used to be a standard laundry/mud room when entering from the garage. Cabinets are from Ultracraft - Rockford door in Arctic White on Maple. Hardware is from Alno - Charlie 4" pull in polished chrome. Countertops are Raw Concrete 3cm quartz from Ceasarstone and wall tile is Interceramic 3x6 White tile from their Wall Tile Collection. Also from Interceramic is the pet shower floor - a 1" hex mosaic in White from the Restoration collection. The floors are Crossville Ready to Wear 12x24 in their Perfect Fit color. Faucet, handshower, trim and valve are from Delta - Trinsic and Compel series, all in Chrome. The laundry sink is the Quartus R15 stainless steel from Blanco and Elkay provided the hose bib - also in Chrome. Drains for both the pet shower and water filling station are chrome from Ebbe.

Wayland Modern Farmhouse

Walnut Creek Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

A Queen's Sanctuary

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

8"x8" Patterned Tile from MSI: Kenzzi Paloma with French Gray grout • 3"x6" Backsplash Tile from Casabella: Focus White Glossy Subway Tile with French Gray grout

Silverlake: Kitchen & Primary Suite Renovation

Studio Kosma

Small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Rainbow Renovation

Agate Architecture, LLC

Custom luxury laundry room, mud room, dog shower combo
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Coastal Transitional Multi-Room Design Annapolis, MD

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Katherine Dashiell of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Annapolis, MD in collaboration with Emory Construction, this coastal transitional inspired project features cabinet designs for the kitchen, bar, powder room, primary bathroom and laundry room. The kitchen design features Merillat Classic Tolani in a Cotton finish on the perimeter kitchen cabinets. For the kitchen island, the cabinets are Merillat Masterpiece Montresano Rustic Alder in a Husk Suede finish. The design also includes a Kohler Whitehaven sink. The bar design features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style with a White finish. The powder room bathroom design features Merillat Classic in the Tolani door style in a Nightfall finish. The primary bathroom design features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Turner door style in Rustic Alder with a Husk Suede finish. The laundry room features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style with a Spéciale Grey finish. “This was our second project working with Reico. The overall process is overwhelming given the infinite layout options and design combinations so having the experienced team at Reico listen to our vision and put it on paper was invaluable,” said the client. “They considered our budget and thoughtfully allocated the dollars.” “The team at Reico never balked if we requested a quote in a different product line or a tweak to the layout. The communication was prompt, professional and easy to understand. And of course, the finished product came together beautifully – better than we could have ever imagined! Katherine and Angel at the Annapolis location were our primary contacts and we can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work and care they put into our project.” Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Contemporary Ranch with a Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

The clean white-on-white finishes of the home's kitchen are carried into the laundry room.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and White Splashback

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.