Photo of a large transitional galley utility room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Transitional Remodel in Orange County

Ryan Rosene Photography

Transitional laundry room with herringbone tile floor and stacked washer/dryer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brendonshire Residence

Jones Design Group LLC

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, window splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, brown benchtop and wallpaper.

Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Transiitional with painted brick and clean lines

Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Hibbs | New Home

SSC Countertops

This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Victory Model in Plymouth MN | Shenadoah Lane | Tayler Creek

WEST BAY HOMES real estate development

Andrea Rugg
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and black floor.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Warmington Residential: East Haven - Laundry Room

Warmington Residential

Transitional galley laundry room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh

KSI Kitchen & Bath

White shaker style laundry room cabinetry with engineered quartz countertops. Integrated appliances. Photo courtesy of Jim McVeigh, KSI Designer. Merillat Classic Portrait Maple Chiffon. Photo by Beth Singer.

Stunning Whole Home Design

Evans Design Corp.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops and marble floors.

Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.

414 Fall Creek Drive

3rd Street Custom Homes

Photo of a large midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room - Mid-Century Modern Makeover

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern makeover included a second story addition, exterior and full gut renovation. Clean lines, and natural materials adorn this home with some striking modern art pieces. This functional laundry room features custome built-in cabinetry with raised washer and dryer, a drop in utility sink and a large folding table.

Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Modern Scandinavian Laundry Room/Mudroom

Otis Interiors

Laundry and mud room complete gut renovation. Addition of multi-use zones for improved function. Custom open shelving solution tucked into corner for housing cleaning tools, laundry hampers, towels, outerwear storage, etc for easy access.

Mudroom

Sara Fraser Interior Design

Heidi Lancaster
Photo of a traditional single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Leesburg Whole Home Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

Our clients are both veterinarians and have two cats, so we personalized this cabinet door for them. It provides access to a hidden litter box inside the cabinet. The cat door in the wall leads from the mudroom into the enclosed laundry room to give the cats free-roaming access.

Double Gable Eichler Remodel

Klopf Architecture

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Black Floor

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.