Mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, shiplap splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Stewart House

Wall St Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Mediterranean Modern

Nor-Son Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern

RI Studio

Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Roseneath Road, Urmston, Manchester

Butterfield Architecture

A compact extension that contains a utility area, wc and lots of extra storage for all and bikes. Photo credit: Gavin Stewart
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, brick floors, a concealed washer and dryer, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House

Andrew Snow Photography

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz Design: Post Architecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Ranch Revival

Courtney Thomas Design

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a traditional utility room in Minneapolis with black benchtop.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Benchmark Homes Custom Build in Town & Country

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Hinsdale Remodel

Picture Perfect House

Design ideas for a country laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, grey floor and black benchtop.

Custom Beach Home

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room

McCarley Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, an undermount sink, white walls, black floor and soapstone benchtops.

Arizona New Traditional

Sierra Pacific Windows

DeCesare Design Group Werner Segarra Photography, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Modern New Build Home

Windram and Wood

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop and wood.

A Designer's Family Home

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop, exposed beam and panelled walls.

327 Nautilus St.

Marengo Morton Architects

The laundry room is in between both of these bedrooms. Now follow the niche gallery hall with skylights overhead to the master bedroom with north facing bed space and a fireplace.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Benchtop and Pink 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.