Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Pax I House

Pax Domus, Inc.

Creative Captures, David Barrios
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Rénovation buanderie

RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc

Design ideas for a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne

embracingspace

Photo of a large contemporary laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

Flawless Fitch Mountain

Zeitgeist Sonoma

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and wood.

Glencoe Historic Remodel

Tandem Architecture & Construction

Emily Gualdoni
Photo of a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hope Ranch

Andrews fine cabinets and millwork

Design ideas for an expansive country galley dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, linoleum floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

SHOWROOM - Laundry Display

SHOWCASE -- Hastings, Nebraska

Rover is hanging out on a pet bed. If you have a Big Rover who can't fit in a niche, use this space for pet food bowls instead.
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls and vinyl floors.

DEANE - Beams

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

A look at the laundry room in this transitional home by DEANE inc. Custom cabinetry provides storage for more than just the gourmet kitchen as seen in this beautiful laundry room, filled with functional custom tile floors, modern fixtures, and custom countertops.

Laundry

GDP Interior Design

Timber look overheads and dark blue small glossy subway tiles vertically stacked. Single bowl laundry sink with a handy fold away hanging rail with black tapware

Kitchen, bathroom and floorboard renovation

Imperial Glass and Timber

A beautifully finished laundry continuing the dark naked cabinetry feature of the home. Topped off with lovely neutral stone that makes the features more distinct. We love resin which is why we love the sink choice here. A feature many people with for is a laundry chute, concealed so nicely you cannot even tell where it is.

Minesing Kitchen/Laundry Renovation

Total Living Concepts

Nat Kay, http://www.natkay.com/
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cozy & Rustic Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Rice Lake

Woodland Cabinetry Wood Specie: Maple Door Style: Mission Finish: Forge
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall laundry room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops and timber splashback.

Ellis Fields – St Albans

Audus Kitchens

After finding their forever home, our clients came to us wanting a real showstopper kitchen that was open plan and perfect for their family and friends to socialise together in. They chose to go dark for a wow-factor finish, and we used the Nobilia Easy-touch in Graphite Black teamed with 350 stainless steel bar handles and a contrasting Vanilla concrete worktop supplied by our friends at Algarve granite. The kitchen was finished with staple appliances from Siemens, Blanco, Caple and Quooker, some of which featured in their matching utility.

Nedlands Home

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry

Denca Distributors

Custom laundry room in Textured melamine and laminate countertop.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and ceramic floors.

Buanderie Elfa x Invernizzi

Elfa France

Stéphane Invernizzi
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped laundry room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry (2)

Danken Corp.

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

modern high-gloss cabinets

Denca Distributors

Modern laundry room with white gloss and olive wood cabinetry. Stainless washer and dryer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Black Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Single-bowl 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.