The Laundry room looks out over the back yard with corner windows, dark greenish gray cabinetry, grey hexagon tile floors and a butcerblock countertop.

U-district Basement Renovation

RW Anderson Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Large family laundry

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Large contemporary galley laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Rie

Home & Harmony

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink and wood benchtops.

Subiaco House

Robeson Architects

Photo by Dion Robeson
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build

ING Construction

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Hallway with Stacking Laundry units
Photo of a small scandinavian galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white benchtop, granite benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors and a drop-in sink.

Hollystone Farm

King Construction Company LLC

Design ideas for a small country single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.

Kitchens

WJD Contracting

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill

S.Flynn Design + Build

Laundry Room with open shelving
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation

Hatch Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Frenchs Forest

User

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Industrial Luxe

Dall Designer Homes

The hardest working room in the house, this laundry includes a hidden laundry chute, hanging rail, wall mounted ironing station and a door leading to a drying deck.

Cabinets by Showplace

Victor Faustino

Small contemporary l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Custom Brookridge in Combined Locks

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Embracing Space

7 Towns

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Fresh Take On A Classic Georgian

The Lee W. Robinson Company

From the graphic tile, to the artwork, and the ample counter space, every detail of this laundry room was designed with the homeowner in mind.
Inspiration for a traditional galley laundry room in Louisville with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, white walls and porcelain floors.

Valley View Rancher

Taylor Design

This fun laundry room features charcoal stained cabinets with a Pebble Caesarstone counter. The washer & dryer were built-in to the custom cabinetry to provide a sleek and practical work area. The glass/stone/stainless backsplash tile is a great addition. The 2 lower cabinets to the right of the sink provide bins for laundry sorting.

Sweetbay Ridge: Craftsman Mountain Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

Large Mudroom
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Black Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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.