Small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kenwood Estates

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

design by: Kennedy Cole Interior Design build by: Well Done photos by: Chad Mellon
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and grey benchtop.

Bathroom/Laundry Sainte-Dorothee

AC Designs

Tudor Spinu
Mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Private Residence Lake Oswego, Oregon

The WhiteHouse Collection

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

103 W. Lake Street

Pinetop Custom Homes

Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Oakmoor Cambria with Dark Stained Maple Cabinets in Large Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A large countertop was designed in this laundry room for folding clothes, gardening, and crafts. A washer and dryer was stacked in one corner. A stainless steel utility sink was designed in the island. Dark stained maple cabinets, oakmoor cambria quartz countertops, and faux wood tile laid in a herringbone pattern were selected.

Laundry Room with custom barn board cabinetry

Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.

Reclaimed wood custom cabinetry, chiseled edge granite countertops, utility sink and brick tile flooring in a herringbone pattern
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Complete Laundry Room Remodel

Closets Plus

In this laundry room, we stacked the washer & dryer to open up more wall space for storage. We installed a pull-out ironing board in one of the cabinets below the window. Installed the granite counter tops, installed both sink and faucet.

2016 Parade of Homes

McGuire Builders, Inc.

Walter Galaviz Photography
Large transitional galley utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey walls.

Lampost Circle

Design Alliance

Marisa Martinez Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary utility room in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Incredible Laundry and Mud Room

Gretchen Lyons

This cabinet was specifically designed for the homeowners delicate - non dry-able items. We added a closet rod, and drip tray so wet items can be hung to dry without damaging the cabinet surface. Photography by Libbie Martin

Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry

McCabe By Design LLC

Opposite from the laundry machines and sink is a spacious counter for folding laundry, conveniently stored laundry hampers, a waste basket, an easy access shelf for laundry machine manuals and oodles of convenient storage in the linen cabinet. Under cabinet lighting keeps this land locked laundry room feeling light and bright. A Kitchen That Works LLC

Campus Drive Residence

AE3 Architects + Project Managers

Inspiration for an expansive modern galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Pennington Mudroom / Laundry Room

A&E Construction and Design Center

Pennington, NJ. Mudroom Laundry Room features custom cabinetry, sink, drying rack, built in bench with storage for coats & shoes.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The One

Sunset Homes Ltd.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Complete Laundry Room Remodel

Closets Plus

Laundry Room

GreenHalo Builds

This is an example of a small single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large country single-wall laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Multigenerational Age-in-Place Rancher

TQ Construction

Constructed for aging-in-place, the width of hallways, room sizes and room entries conform with Certified Aging In Place (CAPS) design standards. Laundry room with side by side washer and dryer with art deco inspired Marvel Multicolor "Cold Esagono" backsplash and 14 ft mudroom countertop with under-mount sink.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Dark Wood Cabinets

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.