Inspiration for a large country laundry room in Milwaukee with light wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

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.

An Entertainers Dream, Apartment Living

Western Cabinets

Large galley dedicated laundry room in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Embracing Space

7 Towns

Inspiration 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.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

Keperra House

Atelier Chen Hung

Internal spaces on the contrary display a sense of warmth and softness, with the use of materials such as locally sourced Cypress Pine and Hoop Pine plywood panels throughout. Photography by Alicia Taylor

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

Wilston, Brisbane

Kim Black Design

Full service interior design including new paint colours, new carpeting, new furniture and window treatments in all area's throughout the home. Master Bedroom.

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.

West Seattle Remodel

Tiny Beast Design

This is an example of a small modern galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Irene Kun Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Broad Brook Interior Painting

Harris Home Improvement

Laundry Room - Finished.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

West Vancouver Modern New Construction

Redrose Woodworking & Design Ltd.

Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Exposed Beam Detail Custom Home in Alberta

Bengel Custom Homes

Scott Bruck/Shadow Box Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Projet M&L.D

Thérain Coraline

Buanderie en harmonie et en continuité de la cuisine, séparée par une porte à galandage, réalisation d'un bandeau led sur mesure en paroi et plafond afin d'apporter une luminosité agréable à cet espace aveugle

Hickory Residents

McClure Construction, Inc.

Custom Wood Cabinets Custom Maple Trim Open Cabinets Flat-panel Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

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.

Black Laundry Room Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets

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.