This small garage entry functions as the mudroom as well as the laundry room. The space once featured the swing of the garage entry door, as well as the swing of the door that connects it to the foyer hall. We replaced the hallway entry door with a barn door, allowing us to have easier access to cabinets. We also incorporated a stackable washer & dryer to open up counter space and more cabinet storage. We created a mudroom on the opposite side of the laundry area with a small bench, coat hooks and a mix of adjustable shelving and closed storage. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Village of West Clay/Laundry Room

Worthington Design & Remodeling

The updated laundry room offers clean, fresh lines, easy to maintain granite counter tops and a unique, penny round mosaic porcelain tiled back splash. The stacking washer and dryer freed up storage space on either side of the unit to add more cabinets and a working area. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Country Comfort

Gordon James Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, grey floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, grey floor, black benchtop and grey walls.

Summer Star Hall Bath & Laundry

Granger Remodel & Design

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Twin Hollows

Remedy Design Firm

Photo of a transitional galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Julian Street II

M House Development

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Utility Room

Mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Shoreline Drive

LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Whole Home Makeover

Remodeling by Classic Homes

The original ranch style home was built in 1962 by the homeowner’s father. She grew up in this home; now her and her husband are only the second owners of the home. The existing foundation and a few exterior walls were retained with approximately 800 square feet added to the footprint along with a single garage to the existing two-car garage. The footprint of the home is almost the same with every room expanded. All the rooms are in their original locations; the kitchen window is in the same spot just bigger as well. The homeowners wanted a more open, updated craftsman feel to this ranch style childhood home. The once 8-foot ceilings were made into 9-foot ceilings with a vaulted common area. The kitchen was opened up and there is now a gorgeous 5 foot by 9 and a half foot Cambria Brittanicca slab quartz island.

Providence

Brooke Cole Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Full Home Custom Cabinets - Kitchen, Living Room, and Laundry Room

JTS Contracting Cabinet Shop

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid-Century kitchen update in Pasadena, CA

MDB Design Group

The side by side washer and dryer was replaced with a stacking unit that was enclosed behind a door that matched the new kitchen cabinets. The original laundry room door to the central hall was closed up, creating a corner for the stack washer and dryer. JRY & Co.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Closet Factory Chicago

Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Functional space for vacuum, mops/brooms adjacent to the laundry. Storage for Hats, Gloves, Scarves, bags in the drawers and cabinets. Finally, a space for parents with hooks and space for shoes and coats.

Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Leesburg Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Valerie Grant Interiors

Clean and efficient laundry room with built in gray cabinets and stacking front loading washer and dryer. Photography by Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ambler Kitchen Mudroom and Entry

Harth Builders

Large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Linkwood - Harvey Reno

MMI Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and brown floor.

Little Holmby Mud Room

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Nicole Leone
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional 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 transitional 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.