Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Room/Dog Wash

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Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a mid-sized country utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Crisp Architects

Horse Country Home
Photo of a country utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry

Landes WoodWorking

Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and brown walls.

Mud & Laundry

risa boyer architecture

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mid Century Modern Ranch

Froze Design Build, Inc.

Richard Froze
Photo of a large midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls and ceramic floors.

Gentilly Home

CELTICBUILD

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in New Orleans with wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Traditional galley utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Mud Room

Alison Houston

Design ideas for a country galley utility room in Toronto.

Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel

A Kinder Space

With the lower cabinets open the washer and dryer is fully usable. Michael Andrew, Photo Credit
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Closet built ins

Closet & Storage Concepts - Colorado

Mud room bench seating. Hooks and pull out basket drawers.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room with Double Washer and Dryer

Trim Tech Designs

A double washer and dryer? Yes please!? Swipe to see a 360 view of this basement laundry room project we completed recently! (Cabinetry was custom color matched)

True Blue

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

Custom Laundry Shoot to get dirty clothes from 2nd Floor to 1st Floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets.

A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room

In The Details, Inc.

This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.

Mudroom Drop Zone

Stanton Homes

Full wall height cabinets offer storage for your taller items in this Mudroom/Laundry room combination.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Beall Residence

Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC

Melissa Oivanki/Oivanki Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in New Orleans with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Transitional Living

Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design

Photography: Brian DeWolf
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an undermount sink and dark wood cabinets.

Custom Laundry & Mudrooms

Southampton Builders

Custom Laundry Room with Hidden Washer and Dryer. Shaker Stained Cabinets in Laundry Room. Hidden Washer and Dryer Cabinets. New Venetian Granite in Laundry Room. Light Colored Granite and Stained Cabinets in Laundry Room. Shaker Stained Cabinets. This Custom Laundry Room was Built by Southampton in Oak Brook Illinois. If You are Looking For Laundry Room and Mudroom Remodeling in Oak Brook Illinois Please Give Southampton Builders a Call. Southampton also Builds Custom Homes in Oak Brook Illinois with Custom Laundry Rooms and Mudrooms. Our Custom Laundry Rooms and Mudrooms Feature Custom Cabinetry, Built in Lockers, Cubbies, Benches and Built-ins. Southampton Builds and Remodels Custom Homes in Northern Illinois. Fridges in Mudrooms. Laundry Room Fridges. Mudroom Freezers. Dirty Kitchens. Geneva IL. 60134 Photo Copyright Jonathan Nutt

Exposed Brick Wall in Laundry Room

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To add some character and texture, the exposed brick wall adds a beautiful contrast to the laundry room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.