Design ideas for a transitional laundry room in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Storage Dream Laundry

Studio Alta Interiors

Creating a laundry of dreams, Light-filled, an abundance of storage, double sink and bench space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, black benchtop and granite benchtops.

Highfield House

Richstone Homes & Remodeling

Laundry / Pantry storage room built in former originla kitchen space of second unit combined to make a large double apartment.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley utility room in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Ten Mile Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Westlake Village Estate

Design Theory Inc.

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Deer View Home

Birch & Beam Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Lake Oswego Laundry room

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

Brian McLernon
Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Ten Mile Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

This is an example of a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Lake Oswego Laundry room

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

Deep-Double sink. Room beyond is the 3/4 bath. The deep tall cabinet on the left of the powder room entry hides the washer and dryer. The tall cabinets on the left are a long wall of storage. Brian McLernon

Lake Oswego Laundry room

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

Deep-Double sink. Room beyond is the mudroom with a bench and storage. Brian McLernon
Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Storage Dream Laundry

Studio Alta Interiors

Creating a laundry of dreams, Light-filled, an abundance of storage, double sink and bench space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Double-bowl 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.