VanPelt Woodworks
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

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.

Laundry Room Remodel

Lakeview Living LLC

Laundry room remodel in farmhouse style.
Design ideas for a small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Adding Home Accents with Millwork

Roberts Residential Remodeling

Custom laundry room with hanging space and boot bench.
Large transitional galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dunmore Alberta New Build

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Street of Dreams 2022

Innovative Cabinet Designs LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, black walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Beautiful Lodge Custom Home

Design Inspirations by Julie

Photo of a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

WL3 Designs

Mid-sized dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room

Nanco Homes Inc.

Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen remodel

Goodworks Building Contractors

Modernization of kitchen.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Custom Home Laundry

Paragon Design Firm

Drying Cabinet
Photo of a modern galley dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

The Villa Galleria

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and grey benchtop.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Leura

Kitchen Envy - Custom Kitchens

This laundry runs directly next to the butlers pantry, and as it is finished in the same style, provides continuity to the space.
This is an example of a mid-sized galley utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, beige cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Willis

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Charming custom Craftsman home in East Dallas.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and blue benchtop.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room

Consilium B LLC

Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Island Cottage

St. Pierre Construction

Laundry room featuring tumbled limestone flooring, custom inset shaker cabinetry with antique pewter hardware and black granite countertops.
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Custom Contemporary Mountain Home

Premier Development, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, black benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Black 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.