Open style cabinets, granite counter top.
Mid-sized modern single-wall laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls and slate floors.

Fox Run

Hagstrom Builder

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay

MK Designs LLC

Custom Laundry area with Built in washer & dryer, shelving, undermount sink and pullout faucet. Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Complete Kitchen Remodel- Sherman Oaks

MY Home Builders Inc.

Inside of laundry room with honeycomb flooring tile, and sliding wooden barn door.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Grand Red Brick Colonial

Jim Reif Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue walls and slate floors.

Brimfield Home

Executive Developers, LLC

mud room with secondary laundry
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and panelled walls.

Neal Ave

Hartman Homes

Troy Theis Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country utility room in Minneapolis with beige walls and slate floors.

Sliding Wardrobe

Nordikka - Bespoke Furniture & Steel Doors

Great Utility room sliding storage idea. Simply hide all the mess behind the door.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Hertfordshire with grey walls, slate floors and a concealed washer and dryer.

Sienna Boulder

Rochelle Lynne Design

Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.

Van Nuys, Colbath - Kitchen

Luxe Remodel

Avesha Michael
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

A Butlers Dream

Kitchens Inc. Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Wichita with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

A Butlers Dream

Kitchens Inc. Custom Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Wichita with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2

Liberty Hill Construction

Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Manchester with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House

Closet Factory of Kentucky

We created this custom laundry storage unsing Wild Cherry woodgrain melamine with Formica countertops. Note the wall-mounted ironing board.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Bell Rd.

The Conscious Builder Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Ottawa with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Sienna Boulder

Rochelle Lynne Design

Reynolds Plantation Lake Home

Michelle Tumlin Design

Laundry Room - Slate tile floor, painted cabinets and shelving & granite counter tops
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Alphington Home

smarterBATHROOMS+

David Russell
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Vintage Tahoe Lakefront

Tinsel House

Laundry room renovation on a lakefront Lake Tahoe cabin. Painted all wood walls greige, added dark gray slate flooring, builtin cabinets, washer/dryer surround with counter, sandblasted wood doors and built custom ski cabinets.

Gulfport North

Frances Flautt Zook Architect, LLC

Emily Followill Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey cabinets.

Mid-sized 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.