Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

At Belltown Design we love designing laundry rooms! It is the perfect challenge between aesthetics and functionality! When doing the laundry is a breeze, and the room feels bright and cheery, then we have done our job. Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA. Photography by Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane

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Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Small midcentury utility room in London with an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a concealed washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

S. Broadway Remodel + Addition

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and grey benchtop.

Alhambra Spanish Renovation

Julia Chasman Design

Laundry Room went from a pass-through to a statement room with the addition of a custom marble counter, custom cabinetry, a replacement vintage window sash, and Forno linoleum flooring. Moravian Star pendant gives a touch of magic!

Craftsman Restoration Project in Park Hills Heights

Restoration Ryann

This mudroom was yellow and dingy with obviously laminate faux wood flooring. In addition to the structural shoring up we did on this 1913 property, we added Montauk blue slate flooring (reads somewhere between green, blue, and gray) as well as painted bead board and pegs in two custom colors from Farrow & Ball and Behr. Instantly turned the space from sterile to inviting.

Utility rooms/cloakrooms

Peter Currie Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, green floor and grey benchtop.

Functional Laundry Room

3-D Design

Custom laundry room with storage area for laundry baskets and hanging area as well as drawer storage. Counter for folding. Cabinets by Bauman Custom Woodworking.

Rustic Kitchen in Brighton, MI

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for an expansive country l-shaped utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Prairie-Craftsman Elegance

HMA Architecture Inc.

Design ideas for a galley utility room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Happy Hollow Kitchen

Eileen Kollias Design

Laundry room off of the kitchen in beautiful blue cabinetry and white quartz countertops. This laundry room has a standard washer and dryer and a stackable washer and dryer

Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood

Black's Paint & Floor Covering

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Sheridan Road

Boomgaarden Architects

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This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

GDP Interior Design

Polished concrete floors, white cabinetry, timber look overheads and dark blue small glossy subway tiles vertically stacked. Fold out table integrated into the joinery tucked away neatly. Single bowl laundry sink with a handy fold away hanging rail.

Rabb Glen || New Construction || Austin, Texas

Etch Design Group

Design ideas for an utility room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, green floor and grey benchtop.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green floor.

Belinder Avenue Kitchen & Laundry

Schloegel Design Remodel

The laundry room was also very lacking in storage and became a catch all room. New upper and lower cabinets now line two walls in the room and include custom dog kennels. A rack hung between two upper cabinets is perfect for hanging freshly laundered clothes, and the same countertop from the kitchen is carried through, providing a surface for folding. The fantastic, whimsical wallpaper and green and white tile, checked floor inject the room with personality, creating a happy space to do a mundane chore.

S. Broadway Remodel + Addition

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and grey benchtop.

S. Broadway Remodel + Addition

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and grey benchtop.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Green Floor

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.