This laundry room is designed to serve a busy family, or a quiet household. Plenty of space for the kids and their backpacks, or shoes. Cabinets above the sink are taller to accommodate a drying rack. Plenty of storage keeps a neat and tidy room.

Orlando, FL Renovation

Wolfe Rizor Interiors

This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Orlando with an utility sink, quartz benchtops, brown walls, slate floors, brown floor and medium wood cabinets.

Warwick Renovation

Avalon Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Jackson Craftsman

Meyer Design

This laundry room creates plenty of room with a built-in desk that doubles as a work-space. There's a countertop over the washer and dryer to maximize counter area; but plenty of windows for a nice open feel! Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Reel Tour Media Lakewest Custom Homes

Bell Rd.

The Conscious Builder Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

Inspiration for 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.

Incline Village - 01

MWA, Inc.

Photo: Vance Fox To the right of the entry is the mud, gear, and laundry room all mixed into one functional space. Personal touches were add to meet the family’s needs from the dog food tucked away in drawers under the window seat to a pull out drying rack over the area that was specifically designed to house the dog crate.

Auburn Renovation 2014

Otero Signature Homes

Photos by Gwendolyn Lanstrum
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Living

Dalm Construction Ltd.

Inspiration for a country utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Sienna Boulder

Rochelle Lynne Design

Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.

Westside Laundry/Mudroom

Kriste Michelini Interiors

Conroy + Tanzer
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Wisconsin Lake Cottage

Edward Deegan Architects

Karen Loffing
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Wedgewood Renovation - Granite Bay, CA

Landmark Builders

Landmark Builders took an old outdated house in Granite Bay, CA and created a new and inviting home for the Owners to enjoy for years to come. Removed all the oak from this home and freshened it up with white and a good contrast of dark woods. Freshen up the laundry room and adding a sliding barn door helps with the passage way in the hall. So beautiful to look at! Farm sink in then laundry room is a must! Photos by: Karan Thompson Photography

STAMFORD RENOVATION

Prime Home Improvements

PRIME
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped utility room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, slate floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Clyde Hill Remodel

grouparchitect

Architect: Grouparchitect Contractor: Lochwood Lozier Custom Construction Photography: Michael Walmsley
Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Urban Farmhouse

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.

Farmhouse Entry

Ann Stillman O'Leary

Rob Karosis
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in New York with white walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Dockside, New England

Kim Case

Kim Case Photography, providing high end imagery for discerning builders, architects and interior designers in Maine and beyond.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style utility room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Hidden Hills View

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Madeline Harper Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

White Eagle

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Marina Storm: Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a transitional utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, grey walls and slate floors.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Slate 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.