3 meter high utility room cupboards painted in `Farrow and Ball railings.
This is an example of a large traditional galley laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Highlands Hideaway

HUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction Mgmt

Design ideas for a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath

Deborah Roides Interior Design

Farmhouse first floor laundry room and bath combination. Concrete tile floors set the stage and ship lap and subway tile walls add dimension and utility to the space. The Kohler Bannon sink is the showstopper. Black shaker cabinets add storage and function.

Black Utility Room - Berkshire

Fowler Architecture & Planning

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in Berkshire with shaker cabinets, black cabinets and wood benchtops.

Waikawa Beach Bach

INLINE Design&Build Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized galley laundry room in Wellington with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Whole House Transformation in Alpharetta, Georgia

Creative Cabinets and Fine Finishes, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green floor and beige benchtop.

Family Laundry

Rebecca Hay Designs

Stephani Buchman Photography
L-shaped utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Spanish Styled Home

Nathan Homes LLC

Photo of a mediterranean dedicated laundry room in Omaha with black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow

Tiffany Beachy Designs

After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.

Broadmoor

Schoener

Modern farmhouse laundry room done in Wood-Mode cabinetry with a rub through finish. Wood countertops housing a Shaw fireclay apron front sink. Rohl plumbing fixtures, and a carved stone backsplash.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath

Deborah Roides Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Family Laundry

Rebecca Hay Designs

Stephani Buchman Photography
Photo of a l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodel Spicewood

Matterhorn Development Co.

Functional and stylish cabinetry for all your mud room storage needs. A place for everything, and everything in its place!
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with black cabinets and wood benchtops.

Laundry Room Remodel

Phoenix Home Remodeling

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Louisville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC

Carolina Cabinet Company

Laundry room and mudroom in Pittsboro, NC. With stacked washer and dryer. 4 utility cabinets for storage. A sink and folding area. Shoe storage. Window seating area for putting on shoes. Complete with Merillat Classic cabinetry portrait door style and dusk stain.

Chestnut Custom 001

Tag & Associates, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and yellow benchtop.

Ivy Model

Sazz Design

Photo of a country laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Montjoie

Marion Boinot SARL

Réhabilitation d'une ferme dans l'ouest parisien
This is an example of a large modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and wallpaper.

Laurier Mid Century Modern

Boald Construction Management Ltd.

Small midcentury single-wall utility room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Batesford Ridge House

RT Architects

This is an example of a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Geelong with an integrated sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Wood Benchtops

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.