Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Studio City Transitional

Deirdre Doherty Interiors

Playful laundry room
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Roman Shades

Uptown Drapes

This is an example of a country laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and black benchtop.

Laundry

Beres Design Group

Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, 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. Versailles pattern tile floor, open shelves.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This laundry rom has a vintage farmhouse sink that was originally here at this house before the remodel. Open shelving for all the decor. Ceramic mosaic subway tiles as backsplash, leathered black quartz countertops, and gray shaker cabinets.

New Palo Alto Bungalo

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

Huge storage cabinets and a side by side front load washer/dryer make for a practical and useful laundry space. Ample counter above the machines allows folding clothing, and full-height cabinet storage accommodates a vast array of utility room needs. White shaker cabinets are detailed with dark pulls and barrel hinges as a throw-back to old-school carpenter-built cabinetry.

Colonial renovation

reDesign home | chicago

Design ideas for a 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.

The Elm

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom laundry room with tile flooring and built in storage.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Two Creek Drive | Renovation

Tera Janelle Design

Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Private Residence H

Architectural Tile & Stone

Design Studio2010
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor 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.

North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room

Plain & Posh

Photo of a 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.

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.

Green Laundry

Center Point Cabinets

Merillat Basics Cabinetry in Cotton with Decorative Hardware by Hardware Resources
Small country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

South of Broad

Jill Frey Kitchen Design

william quarles photographer
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.

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.

CARINE – Laundry Renovation

Hatch Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Woodrow

Castro Design Studio

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

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.

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.