U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink. Versailles pattern tile floor, open shelves.

Gorgeous English Cottage Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Todd Way

Kitchens by Eileen

Photo of a traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Classic Bootility Room

Tom Howley

Bulky appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers often take up a considerable amount of space in the kitchen. Moving them to a dedicated full-height cabinet in your utility allows you to hide them out of sight when not in use. Stacking them vertically also frees up valuable floor space and makes it easier for you to load washing.

1870s Colonial Renovation

Sloan Springer Architect

Located directly across from Knight Park in Collingswood, this Grand Center Hall Colonial home had been in the same family since it’s construction in 1875. While it was in great condition when the new owners purchased the home in 2018, there was much room for some fresh life for a new young family. Through a series of additions in the mid-1900’s, the original kitchen had been relocated to a long and narrow space at the back of the house, with a small powder and laundry room. In place of the kitchen was a small guest room that was mainly used as a play area for the kids. The main purview of the renovation was to restore the kitchen to its original location and open it up to the living room to allow for a larger and brighter space. That left the previous kitchen space free to be converted to a full-size laundry and mud room, complete with a new rear entry space. Lastly one of the four bedrooms upstairs was reduced to make room for a new ensuite owners’ bathroom to compliment the only other full bathroom in the house. With bright colors and plenty of large original windows, the new layout allows for a more connected and open living flow while also greatly improving the functionality of each space, making the home ready for its next chapter and generations to come.

Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Remodeler: Michels Homes Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors Cabinetry Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen and Bath Photography: Scott Amundson Photography

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black 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.

Laundry 1

Gruebmeyer Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills Traditional First Floor Remodel

Renovation By Design LLC

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Laundry that can function as a butlers pantry when needed
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Classic Bootility Room

Tom Howley

Although a bootility is one of the most practical rooms in the home, that doesn't mean you can't make a statement with style. This featured Tom Howley Hartford bootility is finished in our timeless Chicory paint colour with traditional panelling, beautiful oak bench seating and open shelving to create a warm welcome even on the rainiest days.

Winterset Renovation

Morris Lare

U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Lindfield Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Utility - Boot room featuring a slate floor and composite countertop
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Sussex with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Buell Mansion Cherry Hills Village

Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.

Dog wash, washer and dryer, mud room, bench seating and storage, laundry basket and hanging area
Large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

12' x 18' Kitchen in Upper West Side, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

The kitchen renovation included expanding the existing laundry cabinet by increasing the depth into an adjacent closet. This allowed for large capacity machines and additional space for stowing brooms and laundry items.

Gorgeous English Cottage Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry with bi-fold doors

Improva

Small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Covington Custom

Forshag Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

San Francisco - Castro Victorian Residence

Lexie Saine Design

Photo of a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Engineered Quartz Splashback

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