Mid-sized country utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

TZS Design

Traditionally detailed laundry room. The lattice screened cabinet is actually the end point for the laundry chute. Clothes on the floor above travel down a chute and into this cabinet.

Traditional Laundry Room

This is an example of a traditional laundry room in Baltimore with a drop-in sink, white cabinets and black benchtop.

Laundry and Mudrooms

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Alma Road Renovation - Hunting For George

DIY Blinds

Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Susan Brenner
Inspiration for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Street of Dreams 2013: TTM Custom Home

Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc

View the house plans at: http://houseplans.co/house-plans/2472 Photos by Bob Greenspan

Chic Modern Farmhouse

All Over Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

#RaisingtheBarn

Concetti

Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Travelers Run Lane

George Asher Custom Homes LLC

Main floor Laundry Room. Glass tile backsplash, custom cabinets and farm sink. Herringbone pattern floor tile.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, beige floor and black benchtop.

Winterset Renovation

Morris Lare

U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

North Glenmore (Custom)

Elle Peters Design

Traditional-industrial custom bungalow in Calgary.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional laundry room in Calgary with black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Beautiful Lodge Custom Home

Design Inspirations by Julie

Photo of a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Columbia, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, green cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Silverleaf Home 20

Sonora West Development, Inc.

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.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room Cement Tile

Nuela Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

63rd Place Remodel

Kowalchuk Construction LLC

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Multi purpose laundry room

Design a la Carte Inc

pull out toe kick dog bowls Photo by Ron Garrison
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

BCN Homes

Photo of an arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Homedale

Emily Ruddo

Inspiration for a traditional laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue 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.