Studio West Photography
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Chesapeake Modern

TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

These minimalist custom cabinets keep the modern theme rolling throughout the home and into the laundry room. Built by custom home builders TailorCraft Builders in Annapolis, MD.

South Erskine Park

Karen Parry Architect

Ross Campbell Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized country utility room in Glasgow with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, grey walls, beige floor and black benchtop.

Grand Desert Oasis

Covello Design

With ample space for washing/drying and hanging clothes, this light and airy laundry boasts storage space for wrapping presents, storing crafting supplies and a pull out ironing board accessible from a drawer for those quick touch ups. Photo Credit: Pam Singleton

850 Shelokum Dr.

Williamson James Homes LLC

HD Open House
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large transitional utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Millard Bautista Designs

Venecia Bautista
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Clark Way Laundry Room

Karen Herrick Design

This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

SM Mudroom & Laundry Room

Labra Design Build

Labra Design Build
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Lake Michigan Elegance

B.C.D. Interiors

Mike Gullon
Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Redstart Construction, Inc - Kingshill

S Montanari

Focus-Pocus
Large transitional utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Cranberry Hill Kitchens

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Modern Laundry

Angela Todd Studios | Portland, OR

Crisp and clean was the goal of this interior design, and the sleek flat cabinets and glossy accents create a modern feel. Ample storage and a clever pull-out ironing board ensure everything can stay organized and clean. For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/

Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO

Da Vinci Remodeling, LLC

Libbie Holmes Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room

burlanes interiors

Whether it’s used as a laundry, cloakroom, stashing sports gear or for extra storage space a utility and boot room will help keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure everything in your busy household is streamlined and organised! Our head designer worked very closely with the clients on this project to create a utility and boot room that worked for all the family needs and made sure there was a place for everything. Masses of smart storage!

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Closet Factory Chicago

Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier. Functional space for vacuum, mops/brooms adjacent to the laundry. Storage for Hats, Gloves, Scarves, bags in the drawers and cabinets. Finally, a space for parents with hooks and space for shoes and coats.

Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home

Will Johnson Building Company

This is an example of a large eclectic utility room in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mid-Century Whole House Redux

Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Photo By David Bader
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

Utility Room Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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.