Inspiration for a large transitional galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

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.

Laundry Room Refresh

Brakefield Design Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Port Barmouth

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Churchill

HCS Construction

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Mountain Roost

User

Even a laundry room can ooze elegance, as seen in this traditional South Carolina mountain home. Ivory walls and ceiling provide an airy backdrop for the extensive storage found in the dark grey cabinets, which are accented with pewter hardware. A bronze library rail with brass appointments is outfitted for a rolling ladder, keeping the highest shelves within reach. Walnut-stained hardwood flooring grounds the space while ample grey-trimmed windows painted Sherwin Williams Black Fox allow light to stream in. The expansive Black Pearl granite countertops, which have been leathered and enhanced, play host to a stainless-steel sink and faucet, marrying form with function. A traditional Queen Anne style desk chair, painted vanilla with a taupe glaze stands ready at the built-in desk in this luxuriously hard-working room.

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Houston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Perth Kitchens: Mount Lawley

Retreat Design

Silvertone Photography
Modern laundry room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, black benchtop and a concealed washer and dryer.

French Provincial Home

BayWorks Construction, Inc.

Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with black cabinets, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

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MBM studio

Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Moscow with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Luxury Modern Comfort

Instyle Interiors

white shaker style inset cabinets
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall laundry room in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Whealan Rd.

JE Carpentry

Mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

BCN Homes

Photo of a country galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, yellow cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Chesapeake Modern

TailorCraft Builders, Inc.

These minimalist custom cabinets keep the modern theme rolling throughout the home and into the laundry room. Built by custom home builders TailorCraft Builders in Annapolis, MD.

South Erskine Park

Karen Parry Architect

Ross Campbell Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized country utility room in Glasgow with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, grey walls, beige floor and black benchtop.

Awendaw Retreat

St. Pierre Construction

Laundry room featuring tumbled porcelain tile in an off-set pattern, custom inset cabinetry, stackable washer & dryer, white farmhouse sink, leathered black countertops and brass fixtures

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.

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/

Hidden Hills, CA. Major Remodel

Dennis Thompson Architect

Contractor: Schaub Construction Interior Designer: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Photographer: Lepere Studio
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey 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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.