Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, carpet, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Pennsylvania Street. Crown Point, IN. New Construction.

Vater Construction

Contemporary galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Ronald McDonald House- Long Island

Ashbourne Designs

Glass jars featuring fun accessories for a laundry room. Matouk soaps and sea sponges. Photography credit awarded to Kimberly Gorman Muto.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Don't Forget the Laundry Room

BPL Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

The kingsway

Cadaxx Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Jonathan I Modified- Ashwood Park

DJK Custom Homes

DJK Custom Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Hoffman

Veridian Homes

Traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Yellow Galley Laundry Room Design Ideas

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.