Design ideas for a transitional single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room

Decorlift Design Co

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Tyler Lakehouse

BGI Design

Large beach style u-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Montevallo

Beth Brown Interiors

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry alcove

Joni Spear Interior Design

A fully functioning laundry space was carved out of a guest bedroom and located in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Lake Anna Stunner

Studio Snaidero DC Metro

The laundry room is adorned in Ash Resin Melamine Snaidero CODE cabinetry. Photographer: Jennifer Hughes, Photographer LLC
Modern laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Ravine laundry/mudroom

Plain & Posh

Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Durham NC Home

Dhinoy Studios

Teal tiles add whimsy to this laundry room.
This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

3502 Grennoch Lane

BAS Concepts LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Vallejo Court Project

AFT Construction

Laundry room with concrete flooring and decorative marble backsplash. White cabinets and gray quartz counters
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, grey benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Menlo Park New Construction

Fiorella Design, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors and black floor.

Modern Creek

Remedy Design Firm

Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Sophistication

City Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Compact bath/laundry

EA Custom Millwork

This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.

Transitional Remodel in Orange County

Ryan Rosene Photography

Transitional laundry room with herringbone tile floor and stacked washer/dryer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Jewel Bay

Bigfork Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Gann Store Craftsman

Surface Architecture & Design

Laundry Room with Dog Wash
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Santa Barbara Parade Home

Arbogast Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and black floor.

2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home

East Tennessee Builder

Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey walls.

Crownsville Kitchen Remodel

Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Black Floor

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.