Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom

Simply Home Decorating

Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Mid Century Glamour

Lauren Levant Interior

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Ettore Mormille
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Greystone Laundryroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

We wanted to showcase a fun multi-purpose room, combining a laundry room, pet supplies/bed and wrapping paper center. Using Current frame-less cabinets, we show as much of the product as possible in a small space: Lazy susan Stack of 4 drawers (each drawer being a different box and glide offered in the line) Pull out ironing board Stacked washer and dryer Clothes rod for both hanging clothes and wrapping paper Open shelves Square corner wall Pull out hamper baskets Pet bed Tip up door Open shelves with pull out hampers We also wanted to combine cabinet materials with high gloss white laminate upper cabinets and Spokane lower cabinets. Keeping a budget in mind, plastic laminate counter tops with white wood-grain imprint and a top-mounted sink were used.

Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake

Wallace Custom Builders

J. Wallace
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Knotty alder laundry room

Dovetail Kitchen Designs

Todd Myra Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and ceramic floors.

Mud Room, Laundry, Closets

Signature Custom Cabinets

If you know the flurry of stuff left behind when children arrive at home you will certainly appreciate this space. One thing we love about cabinetry is the clean look you get once all your things have a spot to be tucked away.

Mullen Kitchen Remodel

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Designed a great mud room/entryway area with Kabinart Cabinetry, Arts and Crafts door style, square flat panel, two piece crown application to the ceiling. Paint color chosen was Atlantic, with the Onyx Glaze.

Pasadena Showcase House 2020 – The Mighty Mudroom with Pet Bath

Courtney Thomas Design

We reimagined a closed-off room as a mighty mudroom with a pet spa for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2020. It features a dog bath with Japanese tile and a dog-bone drain, storage for the kids’ gear, a dog kennel, a wi-fi enabled washer/dryer, and a steam closet. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/pasadena-showcase-pet-friendly-mudroom/

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.

St Cadoc Road

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley utility room in Cardiff with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, limestone floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Laundry/Mud Room Remodel

Perspektiv Design,LLC

Beautiful laundry room! In this project, we maximized storage, built-in a new washer and dryer, installed a wall-hung sink, and added locker storage to help the family stay organized.

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.

South Surrey Custom Build

Friendly Decorator

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Victorian Country House

Laura Passey Interiors Ltd

Utility Room
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Travis Country Home

Skelly Build

Laundry: All of the current cabinetry and floor tile were demoed out and replaced with new custom-built ones with a drop zone and uppers. The new cabinetry was painted to a timeless white semi-gloss color. New white oak countertops with a 2-inch thickness were laid on top of that. The team at Etch along with the owner chose a wooden oak top because of its natural finish and cost-efficiency.

Mudroom-Laundry Room

Parker & Company

After, functional laundry area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Mountain Maritime Mudroom

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Cabinet Pulls, Mirror + Hooks: Anthropologie
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and grey walls.

Aging in Place, Gracefully:

Princeton Design Collaborative

Former Kitchen was converted to new Laundry / Mud room, removing the need for the client to travel to basement for laundry. Bench is perfect place to put shoes on with storage drawer below Photography by: Jeffrey E Tryon

Laundry/Craft Room

All About Kitchens of Concord

Laundry room sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mid-sized Utility Room Design Ideas

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.