TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Fox Point Residence

FoxLin Architects

Doug Edmunds
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH

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In this laundry room we reconfigured the area by removing walls, making the bathroom smaller and installing a mud room with cubbie storage and a dog shower area. The cabinets installed are Medallion Gold series Stockton flat panel, cherry wood in Peppercorn. 3” Manor pulls and 1” square knobs in Satin Nickel. On the countertop Silestone Quartz in Alpine White. The tile in the dog shower is Daltile Season Woods Collection in Autumn Woods Color. The floor is VTC Island Stone.

Lake Oswego Modern Estate

Grove Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and white walls.

Mudroom & Laundry Combo

Thompson Remodeling

This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.

Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry

Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath

A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Larimer county-Livestock-Custom farmhouse

Black Pines Builders, Inc

This is an example of a country utility room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Poplar Lane | Oakdale Residence 5

Lafferty Communities

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Get Inspired - Transitional

Tango Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

London Flat Renovations

We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.

Farmhouse Chic in the City

Cheryl Weckesser Design

The old kitchen space served well as a multi-use space, allowing the designer to create three areas: 1- This great open Pantry; which still allows full access to a crawl space needed for mechanical access.

Breneman-Closet/Laundry Room

Booher Remodeling Company

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Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Nautical Nantucket

Boyer Building Corporation

Photo Credit: Red Pine Photography
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Small Laundry Room

Amber L. Armstrong

Using painters drop cloth for these laundry bags makes them sturdy but also very easy to clean by dropping in the laundry. The room can be free of baskets of dirty laundry by utilizing the empty wall space in this narrow room.

St. Paul Mudroom

B2 Design Build

Bob Geifer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floor.

Basement Remodel- NW DC

Monumental Contractors

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Beach Style Laundry Room

Large beach style utility room in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Dance Party

TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Darko Zagar
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial utility room in DC Metro with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Shaker utility

First Sense Interiors

A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.

Custom Executive Walkout Bungalow

inSight Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Laminate 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.