Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Westside Laundry/Mudroom

Kriste Michelini Interiors

Conroy + Tanzer
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

Spacious Laundry Room with a View

Nautilus Homes

This spacious laundry room is conveniently tucked away behind the kitchen. Location and layout were specifically designed to provide high function and access while "hiding" the laundry room so you almost don't even know it's there. Design solutions focused on capturing the use of natural light in the room and capitalizing on the great view to the garden. Slate tiles run through this area and the mud room adjacent so that the dogs can have a space to shake off just inside the door from the dog run. The white cabinetry is understated full overlay with a recessed panel while the interior doors have a rich big bolection molding creating a quality feel with an understated beach vibe. One of my favorite details here is the window surround and the integration into the cabinetry and tile backsplash. We used 1x4 trim around the window , but accented it with a Cambria backsplash. The crown from the cabinetry finishes off the top of the 1x trim to the inside corner of the wall and provides a termination point for the backsplash tile on both sides of the window. Beautifully appointed custom home near Venice Beach, FL. Designed with the south Florida cottage style that is prevalent in Naples. Every part of this home is detailed to show off the work of the craftsmen that created it.

Lexington Bungalow

Small Batch Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls and slate floors.

Hamptons Historic Residence

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Incredible Laundry and Mud Room

Gretchen Lyons

This room can be used as a home office or for the more utilitarian purposes of laundry. The island makes a great place to fold all that freshly washed laundry. Photography by Libbie Martin

Pine Valley - Lake Cabin

Visbeen Architects

Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.

Cardinal Rd.

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

At Belltown Design we love designing laundry rooms! It is the perfect challenge between aesthetics and functionality! When doing the laundry is a breeze, and the room feels bright and cheery, then we have done our job. Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA. Photography by Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Transitional Home in London (1435)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Painted ‘Hampshire’ doors in Benjamin Moore BM CC 40 Cloud White --- Polished ‘Ivory Fantasy’ granite countertop ---
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, slate floors and beige benchtop.

New Hope Mudroom and Laundry Room

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, cement tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Circle Construction Services

Design ideas for a country u-shaped laundry room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, beige walls and slate floors.

Our Work

Cathy Lynch Interior Design

This is an example of a large country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Photo of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Complete Home Renovation

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Utility Room in Georgian Townhouse, Bath

Bath Bespoke

This traditional green utility room was designed to work as a laundry room and boot room. We crafted custom made cupboards and cabinets from oak with several unique storage solutions within. The cabinets were finished with round silver Armac Martin handles and a polished Carrara stone worktop. Cabinets painted in Farrow and Ball Lichen. Photo: Billy Bolton

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Colleton River on the Water!

StoneWorks, Inc.

A different peek into this laundry room, outfitted with plenty of storage space and counters. Vintage Granite counters and Walker Zanger Moss, an oyster and onyx glass and slate blend, for the backsplash gives this room lots of extra character. The 12 x 24 slate look tile for the flooring finishes the room quite nicely.

Hampstead

P.C. Labrosse Design

Photo: Peter Labrosse
Small traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Montreal with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

U-shaped Laundry Room Design Ideas with Slate Floors

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