This is an example of an expansive country laundry room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.

The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive beach style l-shaped utility room in Charleston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Project Hunt Club

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Log Cabin

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Joinery

Rebecca Lu Photography

Contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kopachuck Remodel

Madera Furniture Company

A gorgeous combination of white painted and walnut veneered cabinetry provide ample storage in this vast laundry room.
Design ideas for an expansive modern utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional Espresso

Norelco Cabinets Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cambria Torquay & Westminster

Creative Surfaces Countertops & Tile

This beautiful home is southeastern South Dakota features several Cambria designs. In the kitchen you'll see Cambria Torquay on the island with Bellingham on the perimeter. The upper level wet bar showcases Cambria Westminster. The master bedroom nightstands have Cambria Hollinsbrook countertops. The lower level cinema room has Cambria Bellingham.

Eclectic Laundry Mud Room - Summit Breckenridge Rosemary, Waterproof Floors

Impressions Flooring Collection

Photo of a traditional laundry room in Raleigh with white cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls and grey floor.

Virag Kitchen

Mimi & Hill interiors

This is an example of a laundry room in New York with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, white benchtop, quartz benchtops and a stacked washer and dryer.

Undermount single-bowl farmhouse sink

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

An undermount single-bowl farmhouse sink with a pull-down kitchen faucet, arc spout and soap dispenser in stainless steel
Photo of a transitional laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Log Cabin

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Eclectic Laundry Mud Room - Summit Breckenridge Rosemary, Waterproof Floors

Impressions Flooring Collection

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Raleigh with white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Multifunctional mud room, prep kitchen and laundry room

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

A multifunctional mud room, prep kitchen and laundry room
This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Project Hunt Club

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Black Laundry Room Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback

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.