Large country galley laundry room in Dorset with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, beige 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.

Laundry Room

Denise Maloney Interior Design

Cesar Rubio Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls, black benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

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.

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.

Diablo Family Manor

Bevan + Associates

Transitional l-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Lockwood show home Taupo

Kitchens R Us

Inspiration for a small country single-wall laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and beige walls.

Irwin Farmhouse

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Inspiration for a large country galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018

The HomeWright, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Pasadena

Louise O'Malley Interior Design

Photography - Eric Moore
Traditional l-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop and beige walls.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with white cabinets and black benchtop.

W. Point Remodel

Tays & Co Design Studios

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Custom Laundry Room

Cameron Homes Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Masterpiece

Celtic Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Artisan Tour Home 2018

Grace Hill Design

Landmark Photography
This is an example of a beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount sink, white walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

2017 MchHenry Laundry Room

Oliver Construction LLC

Photos by Jennifer Oliver
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, green walls and black benchtop.

Hickories Model Home

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Peterson Photography
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boise with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Other with green walls, beige floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Springfield Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Photo of a country dedicated laundry room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, red floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Benchtop and Purple 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.