Sue Stubbs
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and white walls.

Prior Lake Whole House Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

1880's Cottage Renovation

Hunter Anderson Architecture

A compact Laundry with bespoke laundry cabinet with pull out laundry hamper for a small space.
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped laundry room in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, painted wood floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Auer Residence

Taylor Design

This spacious laundry room features gray stained custom cabinetry with white marble-look quartz counters. The oval penny round backsplash has a beautiful pearl finish. The space under the window was dropped down to create room for sewing.

Timeless Custom Home in St.Charles

Liston Design Build

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in St Louis with grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

St Kilda East

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Photo: Mark Fergus
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Multifunctional Laundry Rooms

Atlantic Kitchen & Bath LLC

Sleek design but plenty of storage
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Rustic Traditional

Mike Blake Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Jenifer St. Residence

EL Studio

Pepper Watkins
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink and grey cabinets.

Laundry for swimmers

Hinman Construction

Built in laundry with tile floor, sink, leathered granite
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Winthrop

Ross Builders, Inc.

Laundry
This is an example of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room with Floral Wallcovering

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

An existing laundry area and an existing office, which had become a “catch all” space, were combined with the goal of creating a beautiful, functional, larger mudroom / laundry room! Several concepts were considered, but this design best met the client’s needs. Finishes and textures complete the design providing the room with warmth and character. The dark grey adds contrast to the natural wood-tile plank floor and coordinate with the wood shelves and bench. A beautiful semi-flush decorative ceiling light fixture with a gold finish was added to coordinate with the cabinet hardware and faucet. A simple square undulated backsplash tile and white countertop lighten the space. All were brought together with a unifying wallcovering. The result is a bright, updated, beautiful and spacious room that is inviting and extremely functional.

West Saanich

Jenny Martin Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, grey cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Gault Rd

Weaver's Custom Woodworking LLC

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, medium hardwood floors and beige walls.

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.

Scullery - Country Residence Kilkenny

Hélène Broderick Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Dublin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

Laundry Room

Alto Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Walnut Creek Back Entry Mud/Laundry Room and Bathroom

Gordon Reese Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Pewaukee - Laundry Room

Colleen Horner Design Studio

Designed by Jeff Oppermann
Photo of a large traditional utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

A Traditional, Country Style Family Home

burlanes interiors

Located in the heart of Sevenoaks, this beautiful family home has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, of which Burlanes were commissioned for, including a new traditional, country style kitchen and larder, utility room / laundry, and bespoke storage solutions for the family sitting room and children's play room.

Traditional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets

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.