Starmark Kitchen, Laundry & Baths in Cherry Bridgeport & Maple White

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Five Piece Drawer Fronts Finish: Cherry Natural/Maple White Countertop: (Contractor Provided) Sink: (Contractor Provided) Hardware: (Contractor Provided) Tile: (Contractor Provided) Designer: Andrea Yeip Builder/Contractor: Holsbeke Construction

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Autumwood Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Traditional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Biltmore Patio Home

Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASID

Super Pantry Laundry
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige benchtop, beige splashback, granite splashback and beige floor.

Victorian Farmhouse Revamp

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

WRIGHT COTTAGE

Holsman Architecture + Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Upper Divide

Black Rock Design | Build

Lovely small laundry with folding area and side by side washer and dryer.
Small modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Williamstown // Extension & Renovation

Aligned Building

Small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dana Point Home

Design Intervention

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Craftsman Double Duty Additions

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

3609 Grand Court

Tag & Associates, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Brookfield Kitchen & Laundry room

Borth - Wilson Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling

This laundry room/ office space, kitchen and bar area were completed renovated and brought into the 21st century. Updates include all new appliances, cabinet upgrades including custom storage racks for spices, cookie sheets, pantry storage with roll outs and more all while keeping with the home's colonial style.

Synterra Loop Project

First Choice Custom Builders

Laundry room and mud room, exit to covered breezeway. Laundry sink with cabinet space, area for washing machines and extra refrigerator, coat rack and cubby for children's backpacks and sporting equipment.

Modern Farm House

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Large laundry with slate floors and light blue farmhouse cabinets.
Large country single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Elegant Artists' Prairie

12/12 Architects & Planners

Contemporary galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Jenkintown Basement

Harth Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Hillcrest

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

22 Bradford

Tag & Associates, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern colonial style new construction

Single Source Builders

Large laundry room with cabinets, counter and sink with handy pull-out faucet.
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, grey benchtop, grey splashback, granite splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Granite Splashback

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.