Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Williamstown // Extension & Renovation

Aligned Building

Small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

WRIGHT COTTAGE

Holsman Architecture + Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

San Antonio, Texas

Core Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

22 Bradford

Tag & Associates, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

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

Casa Jose Hernandez, reforma

clarisa vecco

Lavadero amplio, gran espacio de guardado, planchado, muebles blancos, simples, con espacios para secado en el interior de los mismos
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Elegant Artists' Prairie

12/12 Architects & Planners

Contemporary galley utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Dana Point Home

Design Intervention

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Updated Laundry Room

L & L Home Restoration, LLC

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry Room Design Ideas with Granite Splashback

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned contemporary 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.