Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

South of Broad

Jill Frey Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Whealan Rd.

JE Carpentry

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood

Killeen Studio Architects

Renovation of a wood-framed Italiante-style cottage that was built in 1863. Listed as a nationally registered landmark, the "McLangen-Black House" was originally detached from the main house and received several additions throughout the 20th century.

Wilmington Court - Laundry

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Partial view of Laundry room with custom designed & fabricated soapstone utility sink with integrated drain board and custom raw steel legs. Laundry features two stacked washer / dryer sets. Painted ship-lap walls with decorative raw concrete floor tiles. View to adjacent mudroom that includes a small built-in office space.

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

Laundry Room

A Better Closet

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Brookridge on Morningstar

Cypress Homes, Inc.

Large l-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Model Home Belleterre, Huntersville

AR HOMES - CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMAN

OVERSIZED LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM PROVIDES AMPLE STORAGE AND COUNTER SPACE. CUSTOM SHELVES AND RACKS ADD RUSTIC FEEL TO THE ROOM
This is an example of an industrial dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Jordan Lane Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

This is an example of a mid-sized galley laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor, black benchtop, an utility sink, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Cozy on the Waterfront

Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.

Another view of the laundry room showing a stackable wash/dryer black countertops and white cabinets.
Inspiration for a midcentury utility room in Tampa with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Rural Wisconsin Lake Home

kelly2design

Laundry room adjacent to living room area and master suite
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

The Windsor

Nathan Homes LLC

Photo of a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood

Killeen Studio Architects

Gorgeous Primary Bathroom Renovation in Lutherville

Byrd Design and Build

Design ideas for a contemporary laundry room in Baltimore with an utility sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Hilltop House

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

This custom home, sitting above the City within the hills of Corvallis, was carefully crafted with attention to the smallest detail. The homeowners came to us with a vision of their dream home, and it was all hands on deck between the G. Christianson team and our Subcontractors to create this masterpiece! Each room has a theme that is unique and complementary to the essence of the home, highlighted in the Swamp Bathroom and the Dogwood Bathroom. The home features a thoughtful mix of materials, using stained glass, tile, art, wood, and color to create an ambiance that welcomes both the owners and visitors with warmth. This home is perfect for these homeowners, and fits right in with the nature surrounding the home!

Lot 111 - 9104 Cottage Ridge Drive

JD Gill Builders, LLC

Spacious Laundry room with modern hardware
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Wyndham

Atwood Custom Homes

Photo of a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Utility Sink and 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.