This photo shows the deluxe upstairs utility room. The floor plan shows the counter space extending along the right wall and includes a sink, however it can also be built as shown here to maximize floor space. Ample cabinets above and to the right of the appliances ensure you will never run out of space for detergent, linens, cleaning supplies, or anything else you might need.

Dramatic Whole Home Transformation

Jim Reif Builders

Photo of a modern utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops and grey walls.

Family Basement Renovation

Laura Sehn Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with grey walls, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Remodel - after

Emoh-Home Designers Inc.

after
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Tower Mountain Modern Home

Shelter Associates

This large laundry room includes a professional dog wash and dryer with plenty of cabinet space for cleaning supplies.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry/Mud Room

RRS Design + Build, LLC

The new Laundry Room and Folding Station. A rod for hanging clothes allows for air drying and prevents wrinkles and enhances storage and organization. The appliance color also compliments the neutral pallet of the rift sawn oak cabinets and large format gray tile. The front loading washer and dryer provide easy access to the task at hand. Laundry basket storage allows for easy sorting of lights and dark laundry loads. Access to the garage allows the room to double as a mud room when necessary. The full height wall cabinets provide additional storage options. RRS Design + Build is a Austin based general contractor specializing in high end remodels and custom home builds. As a leader in contemporary, modern and mid century modern design, we are the clear choice for a superior product and experience. We would love the opportunity to serve you on your next project endeavor. Put our award winning team to work for you today!

Hamptons Style Living

Living Edge Kitchens

Modern laundry offering plenty of bench space, a chute and plenty of storage all the necessary items and more! Enviable shaker style to compliment the Hamptons look of the home. Live By The Sea Photography

Balham family home revamp

Earl & Calam Design and Build Ltd

Chris Snook
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Monochromatic Warmth with an Edge

Inspired Spaces by Betsy Pelsue

Megan O'Leary Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

TCD Buckys Run

TCD Homes

Laundry and mudroom combination.
Inspiration for a modern galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bentwater Showcase Home

Hann Builders

Modern Laundry
Large modern galley laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey walls and grey floor.

Updated laundry room with ample folding space

Ellsworth Design Build

Photo of a large modern single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

PKV Laundry room development

Purpose Renovations and Contracting

Full laundry room makeover! We took an unfinished basement utility room with uneven concrete floors and leveled and finished everything from head to toe! streamlined plumbing lines, gas, and ventilation behind walls and custom bulkheads to achieve a clean functional modern look.

Arcos Supermatt Nano Sencha / Arcos Edition Rocco Grey / Tobacco wood

Schmidt Kitchens Loughton

Beautiful utility room created using a super matt and special edition finish. Nano Sencha is a soft Green super matt texture door. Arcos Edition Rocco Grey is a textured vein finish door. Combined together with Caesarstone Cloudburst Concrete this utility room oozes class.

Modern Laundry Room with Martin door style

UltraCraft Cabinetry

This modern laundry room features our Martin Textured Melamine door style in the Kodiak finish and displays our tall hamper cabinet. Design by studiobstyle Photographs by Tim Nehotte Photography

Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.

Crisp and Organized Laundry Room

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Upgrade #2

homedecorandideas

Full finished project. We added a shelf for additional storage space. I feel that the new design and color compliments the new washer and dryer set quite well!

Menlo Modern Craftsman

Romero Construction Inc.

Spacious and functional laundry room with plenty of storage.
Inspiration for a modern galley laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Walls

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned modern 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.