This bespoke kitchen is the perfect blend of subtle elements alongside statement design. While the irregular ceiling heights and central pillar could have posed a problem, the clever colour scheme serves to draw your eye away from these areas and focuses instead on the dramatic charcoal grey cabinetry with its bevelled door detail and knurled, polished brass handles. A bespoke bar area with built-in Miele wine cooler has been hand-painted in a rich, luxurious shade of purple. While the use of an antique mirror splashback in this area further enhances the luxurious feel of the design. Reeded glass has been used in the display cabinets both within the bar and also either side of the sink, which has been strategically positioned by the window to allow lovely views out to the garden. The whole kitchen has been finished with Corian worktops, beautifully moulded to provide a seamless wet area along with an unobtrusive splashback and extractor hood above the Miele Induction hob. Other appliances include a Miele oven stack with warming drawer, a Quooker and an American style fridge freezer. A run of full height cabinetry has been provided along one wall with a double door larder cupboard, open shelving and a secret door leading through to the bespoke utility. In the centre of the room the large, square shaped island has ample space for storage and seating. Here a softer shade of blush pink has been chosen to delicately contrast with the deeper tones throughout the rest of the room.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

Ponsonby laundry

Suzanne Allen Design

A generous laundry utility room with stainless steel benches and under bench appliances.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

Dearborn Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

The Kingsway Laundry Room

Intelligent Design Group

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and orange benchtop.

Dog Wash

Christie Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bespoke Oasis - Hampton

White Pebble Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Duplex urbano

MOLINS DESIGN

Jordi Miralles
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

CASA CUBE

株式会社ハウゼ

上品でシンプルでありつつも温かさを感じられるパウダールーム。
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and brown floor.

The Ranch at Coulter Creek

F&M Architects, LLC

photos courtesy of Seth Beckton
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Massachusetts Oceanfront Home

Frank Shirley Architects

Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Design ideas for a traditional laundry room in Boston with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls and travertine floors.

Contemporary utility room: matte grey, white, stainless steel

Yeo Design

A full interior fit out designed closely with the client for a mega build in Cornwall. The brief was to create minimalist and contemporary pieces that give continuity of materials, quality and styling throughout the entire house.

Queensmill

Shape Architecture Ltd

Photography by Kulczynski.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, an integrated sink and ceramic floors.

Bella's Home

Create Perfect

This utility room (and WC) was created in a previously dead space. It included a new back door to the garden and lots of storage as well as more work surface and also a second sink. We continued the floor through. Glazed doors to the front and back of the house meant we could get light from all areas and access to all areas of the home.

Ealing Rear Extension

David Aldrich Designs Ltd

Utility room through sliding door. Bike storage mounted to 2 walls for daily commute bikes and special bikes. Storage built over pocket doorway to maximise floor space.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Small midcentury utility room in London with an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a concealed washer and dryer, green floor and white benchtop.

House 26 - Parade of Homes 2018

Inouye Design

Built By Murdock Builder Photography by Heather Telford Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Salt Lake City with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

327 Nautilus St.

Marengo Morton Architects

The laundry room is in between both of these bedrooms. Now follow the niche gallery hall with skylights overhead to the master bedroom with north facing bed space and a fireplace.

Combined Laundry & Bathroom

Moda Interiors

Extra storage installed. Photography: DMax Photography
This is an example of a small modern utility room in Perth with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and an integrated sink.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Integrated Sink and White Walls

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.