Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Laundry Room & Mudroom

Blue Ridge Home Improvement

Inspiration for an arts and crafts laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, blue walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Lake House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Beautiful laundry room containing hand crafted cabinets with a white finish.
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lake House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Beautiful laundry room containing hand crafted cabinets with a white finish.
Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Portland with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Sky Farm Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Walk-through
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Sky Farm Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Walk-through
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

The Armstrong - JFR0718

Legacy Post & Beam

Post and beam home kit laundry room
Inspiration for a large country galley utility room with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, window splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Window Splashback and Granite 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.