Laundry Room and Mudroom Remodels

Small rooms, growing budgets

According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, the median spend on laundry rooms rose to $3,000 from $2,500. Homeowners are adding cabinets, folding counters, sinks and better flooring instead of leaving these rooms as builder-grade utility spaces.

The mudroom drop zone

In most Milton homes, the family enters through the garage, not the front door. A mudroom at that entry gives every person a hook, a cubby and a shoe spot, plus a bench for putting on shoes. If space allows, a charging station and a small desk for mail keep clutter out of the kitchen.

Common layouts

Combined laundry and mudroom

When the laundry room sits off the garage entry, one side can hold the washer, dryer and folding counter while the other holds lockers and a bench.

Second-floor laundry

Moving laundry upstairs near the bedrooms saves trips on the stairs. It requires a drain pan, a water shutoff and planning for venting and floor structure.

Laundry in the primary closet

A stacked washer and dryer in or near the primary closet is popular in whole-home remodels.

What to plan for

• A dryer vent run that is short and goes outside.
• A floor drain or leak sensor, especially on second floors.
• Lighting bright enough to see stains.
• Ventilation to remove humidity.
• Durable finishes that clean easily.

Material choices that last

Mudrooms take water, sand and red Georgia clay. Porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank both hold up well, and a darker grout hides dirt. Painted cabinets should have a durable factory or catalyzed finish. Open cubbies are easy to use, while doors hide clutter; many families use both, with open lower cubbies for shoes and closed upper cabinets for seasonal items. Hooks at two heights let children hang their own things.

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