This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry with Chalk White Laminex Doors

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

The Alder shaker cabinets in the mud room have a ship wall accent behind the matte black coat hooks. The mudroom is off of the garage and connects to the laundry room and primary closet to the right, and then into the pantry and kitchen to the left. This mudroom is the perfect drop zone spot for shoes, coats, and keys. With cubbies above and below, there's a place for everything in this mudroom design.

Number 16- Laundry

Jess Hunter Interior Design

The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop, turquoise cabinets and grey floor.

Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum

Viebrockhaus

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, pink walls, grey floor and grey benchtop.

U-district Basement Renovation

RW Anderson Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake

Strongwood Homes

Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel

Jillian Lare

Photo and Construction by Kaufman Construction
Inspiration for a small transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Red, White, and Blue

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with blue cabinets, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laundry Room of the 'Kristen Nicole'

Greg Richardson

Laundry Room of the 'Kristen Nicole'
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, beige benchtop and orange walls.

Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rickmansworth Property Development

Chantel Elshout Studio

Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Lidesign
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Coastal Views from Doonan

Green Earth Homes

Simply Laundry in the garage
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Built in Lockers in Mudroom with Large Island with Walnut Countertop

Denise Quade Design

Walnut countertops on the mudroom island is a great durable surface that can be blemished and sanded out. The overhang at the end is the perfect spot for kids to do homework after a long day at school. The lockers offer a great spot for everyday items to be stored and organized for each child.

Contemporary Lifestyle Home

Fraemohs Homes

Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Christchurch with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Mud Room

Bouril Design Studio, LLC

This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, orange walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Marsh Pointe Mudroom & Laundry

Arbor Haus

Marnie Swenson, MJFotography, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Country Lane Classic

Martineau Homes

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Utility Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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.