Utilities can be dog friendly too. In addition to your usual storage solutions, you can design a comfortable nook for a dog bed, a dedicated food station and hooks for leads. There is also a trend for purpose-built pet showers, ideal for washing muddy paws after a long country walk.

Classic Bootility Room

Tom Howley

Understandably, not all homes have the capacity for a separate utility and boot room. However, with clever planning and tactful design, even the smallest spaces can house a thoughtful combination of the two.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

This laundry room was the main entry point for the family and needed to be rearranged a bit. It was too cramped and not helping them keep things organized. We created a storage bench and added more cabinets so that it could pull double-duty as a mudroom.

Open Traditional Kitchen

TLN INTERIORS

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

Park Place 2

4D Design + Consulting

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

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7th & Line Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Lindfield Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Utility - Boot room featuring a slate floor and composite countertop
Design ideas for 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.

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.

Lindfield Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Utility - Boot room featuring a slate floor and composite countertop
This is an example 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.

Lindfield Utility Room

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Open Floor Plan Main Floor - Franksville

Callen Construction, Inc.

The laundry space, found right beside the kitchen, now has a functional area with a large undermount sink and cabinetry.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and beige 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.