Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, grey walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wolf Cove Residence

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Our Work

Elite Builders LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Updated Multi Use Space

Luria Design & Style, LLC.

Contractor George W. Combs of George W. Combs, Inc. enlarged this colonial style home by adding an extension including a two car garage, a second story Master Suite, a sunroom, extended dining area, a mudroom, side entry hall, a third story staircase and a basement playroom. Interior Design by Amy Luria of Luria Design & Style

Hollystone Farm

King Construction Company LLC

Design ideas for a small country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Transitional Laundry Room

Photo of a transitional single-wall utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

NW Bethany Full House Renovation

Bluebonnet Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Coastal Glam Style by Wilson Lighting's Design Consultant Faith Ashley

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Homeland Office and Laundry Room

redhead design, llc

Stephanie London Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

482 E. Project

Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design

This is an example of a large transitional utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Traditional Nouveau

Silver Leaf Construction & Renovation

Large transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Kitchen and porch updates

L.G. Flint, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Ellis Avenue

Renaissance Remodeling

Scott Conover
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Boise with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey walls.

Dallas, Texas | Trinity Falls - Classic Stanford Mudroom/Laundry Room

Brightland Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall utility room in Dallas with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

MAGIC MUDROOM

Design for Conscious Living®

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Chestnut Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Photography: Ben Gebo
Mid-sized transitional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Industrial farmhouse style meets a Nichols Hills ranch

Design Directions

Large transitional galley utility room in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, marble benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Stoney Brook Lane - Laundry/Mud Room side view

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Critical to the organization of any home, a spacious mudroom and laundry overlooking the pool deck. Tom Grimes Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, quartz benchtops, marble floors and white floor.

Coastal Farmhouse in West University

Mirador Builders

This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

Utility Room Design Ideas

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.