This boot room in a Georgian house in Bath is a multi-functional space for laundry, coat and boot storage and a it works as a utility room with direct access from the garden. The cabinets are a shaker style with walnut timber worktop and shelf. The large butlers sink gives the room a traditional feel but the sage grey paint colour and rich walnut adds a contemporary twist. The cupboards step back to allow the back door to open which maximises the storage in this small space.

Alexandria, VA Multiple Room Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This laundry room has Brighton Cabinetry with custom doors and paint.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, green walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic Handpainted Laundry & Boot Room

Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

This bespoke laundry and boot room is located between the garden and kitchen of this family home, creating the perfect space to remove muddy wellies or football boots.

Laundry Room

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Hand-made bespoke utility/boot room with belfast sink. Tall storage cupboards, bench seating with hanging hooks above. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson

New York Area Interior

Debra Kling Colour Consultant

Photo Credit: Denison Lourenco
This is an example of a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry & Scullery

Grenfell & Peplow

We designed this bespoke traditional laundry for a client with a very long wish list! 1) Seperate laundry baskets for whites, darks, colours, bedding, dusters, and delicates/woolens. 2) Seperate baskets for clean washing for each family member. 3) Large washing machine and dryer. 4) Drying area. 5) Lots and LOTS of storage with a place for everything. 6) Everything that isn't pretty kept out of sight.

Gault Rd

Weaver's Custom Woodworking LLC

Traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets and beige walls.

Hinsdale - Liam Brex Design

S Montanari

focus-pocus.biz
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Chicago with grey cabinets and grey floor.

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.

Inveresk, Musselburgh

Peden & Pringle Ltd

Truly bespoke utility room
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Grand Simplicity

Timeline Design + Build

Finger Photography
Small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey walls.

Sparkling Lane

Sage Luxury Homes

Photo of a traditional l-shaped laundry room in Phoenix with marble benchtops, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

The Oakcrest - Laundry Room

Snowden Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, laminate floors and brown floor.

Casual yet refined, Wayne, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Ferran-Hardie Homes Lakeview Project

Jefferson Door Company

Jefferson Door Company supplied all the interior and exterior doors, cabinetry (HomeCrest cabinetry), Mouldings and door hardware (Emtek). House was built by Ferran-Hardie Homes.

Classic Bootility Room

Tom Howley

A Bootility room 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.

Chinnor, Oxfordshire

Kingsey Kitchens & Interiors

Photo of a traditional l-shaped laundry room in Oxfordshire with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oakland Park Lot 402

J&J Building

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

English Cottage Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and concrete floors.

Boot Room

Frome Interiors

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.