Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer

KraftMaster Renovations

Cozy Laundry Room with Stacked Washer Dryer is the perfect space to hang and fold laundry, with it's own pull-out laundry basket at the folding station you can grab this weeks laundry and toss it in.

Farmhouse on The Creek

Geschke Group Architecture

Design ideas for a country l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Port Barmouth

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Churchill

HCS Construction

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

Denise Maloney Interior Design

Cesar Rubio Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls, black benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.

Maple Mud/Laundry Room

Brice's Furniture

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry

Beres Design Group

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

New Palo Alto Bungalo

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

Huge storage cabinets and a side by side front load washer/dryer make for a practical and useful laundry space. Ample counter above the machines allows folding clothing, and full-height cabinet storage accommodates a vast array of utility room needs. White shaker cabinets are detailed with dark pulls and barrel hinges as a throw-back to old-school carpenter-built cabinetry.

The Elm

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom laundry room with tile flooring and built in storage.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Penthouse Condo

Lesley Brookes Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Two Creek Drive | Renovation

Tera Janelle Design

Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry and Mudrooms

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

MIRABEL RETREAT

Lissa Lee Hickman

Mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Mediterranean Modern

Nor-Son Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Woodrow

Castro Design Studio

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

L-shaped Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Benchtop

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.