This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.

Hampton On The Lake

New Image Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls and brick floors.

The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

Design ideas for an expansive beach style l-shaped utility room in Charleston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Bavarian Castle

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Oklahoma City with brick floors, blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and blue benchtop.

Modern Laundry Room

Elite Kitchen Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Mudroom/laundry with brick floor

Drake Design Studio

Photography by Rosemary Tufankjian (www.rosemarytufankjian.com)
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Bandera Manor Farmhouse

J Marhofer Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Tennessee Farm House

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Forsyth Luxe and Stylish Kitchen

Rosa Moreno Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Sawbuck Road

DHD Design & Image, LLC

U-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, grey walls, brick floors, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Washer + Dryer

Eaton Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Party of Five

Hi-Luxe Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Small modern single-wall utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Southern Casual

Providence Design

True to the home's form, everything in the laundry room is oriented to take advantage of the view outdoors. The reclaimed brick floors seen in the pantry and soapstone countertops from the kitchen are repeated here alongside workhorse features like an apron-front sink, individual pullout baskets for each persons laundry, and plenty of hanging, drying, and storage space. A custom-built table on casters can be used for folding clothes and also rolled out to the adjoining porch when entertaining. A vertical shiplap accent wall and café curtains bring flair to the workspace. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................... Design Resources: CONTRACTOR Parkinson Building Group INTERIOR DESIGN Mona Thompson , Providence Design ACCESSORIES, BEDDING, FURNITURE, LIGHTING, MIRRORS AND WALLPAPER Providence Design APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More ART Providence Design and Tanya Sweetin CABINETRY Duke Custom Cabinetry COUNTERTOPS Triton Stone Group OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS Antique Brick PAINT Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams PAINTING (DECORATIVE) Phinality Design RUGS Hadidi Rug Gallery and ProSource of Little Rock TILE ProSource of Little Rock WINDOWS Lumber One Home Center WINDOW COVERINGS Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies PHOTOGRAPHY Rett Peek

Party of Five

Hi-Luxe Interiors

Inspiration for a small transitional utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and brown benchtop.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Home Renovation, Boston, MA

kelly mcguill home

kyle caldwell
This is an example of a country single-wall utility room in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Westport Antique Colonial Renovation

Domus Constructors, LLC.

Jim Fuhrmann Photography
Mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Brick 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.