This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Burlington with open cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Southwood Gardens

Metre Squared Architecture

Ground floor side extension to accommodate garage, storage, boot room and utility room. A first floor side extensions to accommodate two extra bedrooms and a shower room for guests. Loft conversion to accommodate a master bedroom, en-suite and storage.

Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills

Brakefield Design Collective

James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Hair Studio

Eden House Interiors

Salon refurbishment - Washroom artwork adds to the industrial loft feel with the textural cladding.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black walls, vinyl floors, grey floor, black benchtop and panelled walls.

Nashville Farmhouse

Phoebe Howard

Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a large country laundry room in Nashville with white cabinets, onyx benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, black benchtop, a drop-in sink and grey walls.

Aspen Grove Modern

Asher Custom Homes

© Scott Griggs Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

East Vancouver Passive House

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Midcentury Refresh

Aspect Design Build

Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lujo y diseño

MTDI Arquitectura Interiorismo by Ismael Blázquez

Se trata de un espacio cómodo para el tratamiento de la colada doméstica. Un espacio con diseño que ofrece comodidad y estética. Todo el mobiliario se ha realizado con la misma calidad al resto de la vivienda: nogal americano. Diseñador: Ismael Blázquez.

Southwood Gardens

Metre Squared Architecture

Hair Studio

Eden House Interiors

Salon refurbishment - Storage with purpose and fan to keep workers and clients cool,
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped utility room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, grey floor, panelled walls, an utility sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Open Cabinets 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.