A view showing the retractable stairs leading up to the washing station. Let the dogs do the leg work and the homeowners can wash the dogs while standing. Both functional and efficient!

The dog wash has pull out steps so large dogs can get in the tub without the owners having to lift them. The dog wash also is used as the laundry's deep sink. Debbie Schwab Photography

Addison Hill Photography
Utility room - farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor utility room idea in Atlanta with white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

No one likes it but there's no way around it — every family has laundry. However, having a well designed space like this one can take the drudgery out of washing clothes. Located off the kitchen and next to the back door, this laundry/mud room is part of the family hub. This is a great arrangement for families that need to multi-task — Keeping the front load washer and dryer in a side-by-side configuration allows for a large countertop that is handy for for folding and sorting. Coat hooks behind the back door a great place to hang raincoats or snow pants until dry, keeping the dampness away from the other jackets and coats. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room design in DC Metro with a white front door, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room photo in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

© Will Sullivan, Emerald Coat Real Estate Photography, LLC
Elegant laundry room photo in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Example of a large classic marble floor and beige floor utility room design in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops and beige walls

Gibeon Photography
Example of a mountain style utility room design with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped porcelain tile utility room remodel in DC Metro with beige walls, a white front door, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and quartz countertops

Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized transitional single-wall beige floor utility room photo in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink, beige walls and a stacked washer/dryer

JVL Photography
Example of a small trendy single-wall light wood floor dedicated laundry room design in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and beige countertops

No space for a full laundry room? No problem! Hidden by closet doors, this fully functional laundry area is sleek and modern.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry closet remodel in San Francisco with a stacked washer/dryer, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls

this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.

Bruce Damonte
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in San Francisco with open cabinets and light wood cabinets

Inspiration for a timeless utility room remodel in Houston with raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features shaker-style cabinets by Amazonia Cabinetry, hardware from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn selected by PPOC, Crema Marfil Honed 12x12 floor tile and Rittenhouse 3x6 white gloss backsplash tile, and Benjamin Moore "Stonington Gray" for the accent wall.

Weiller - 2014
Elegant laundry room photo in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall concrete floor and blue floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops