Photo of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf

Atlas Cabinets & Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry Room with Rift White Oak Cabinetry

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bayadere Newport Beach

William Guidero Planning and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Birch | Bellevue

JayMarc Homes

The Birch's Upstairs laundry room is a functional and stylish space designed to simplify your laundry routine. The room features titanium-side by side laundry machines, offering efficient and space-saving solutions for your washing and drying needs. The white cabinets with black cabinet hardware add a touch of sophistication and elegance to the room, while providing ample storage for laundry essentials. The white walls, trim, and doors create a clean and crisp backdrop, enhancing the overall brightness of the space. Completing the look is the gray tile floor, which adds a subtle touch of texture and complements the color scheme. With its combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal, The Birch's laundry room ensures a seamless and enjoyable laundry experience.

Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This modern laundry has a chic, retro vibe with black and white geometric backsplash beautifully contrasting the rich, black cabinetry, and bright, white quartz countertops. A washer-dryer set sits on the left of the single-wall laundry room, enclosed under a countertop perfect for sorting and folding laundry. A brass closet rod offers additional drying space above the sink, while the right side offers additional storage and versatile drying options. Truly a refreshing, practical, and inviting space!

Bedford single storey new home

Virtue Builders

Design ideas for a modern laundry room in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

New Farmhouse in Franklin

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a country galley utility room in Nashville with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, blue benchtop and vaulted.

The Lodge- Utility/ Boot Room

INTERIORS BY INGRID Ltd

Light and elegant utility room in cashmere grey finish with white worktops, marble chevron tiles and brass accessories.
Photo of a large contemporary laundry cupboard in Cheshire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck

Studio Dearborn

Laundry room has cubbies for the homeowner's vintage iron collection.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Agoura Hills Home

Riki S. Design

Laundry room featuring gray and white Spanish floor tiles and a subway tile floor to ceiling backsplash.
This is an example of a small eclectic u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floor.

Ten Shades of Gray

McCabe By Design LLC

Formerly the master closet, this fully renovated space takes the drudgery out of doing laundry. With ample folding space, laundry basket space and storage for linens and toiletries for the adjacent master bathroom, this laundry room draws rather than repels. The laundry sink and drying rack round out the feature rich laundry room. Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wallpaper.

Normandy Cres

Art & Stone Group

Transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Neutral Cottage

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

The laundry and mud rooms, located off the kitchen, are a seamless reflection of the kitchen’s timeless design and also feature unique storage elements and the same classic shaker doors in the Willow stain.

Coconut Grove

KitchenLab Interiors

Coconut Grove is Southwest of Miami beach near coral gables and south of downtown. It’s a very lush and charming neighborhood. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods and is protected historically. It hugs the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The 10,000sft project was originally built 17 years ago and was purchased as a vacation home. Prior to the renovation the owners could not get past all the brown. He sails and they have a big extended family with 6 kids in between them. The clients wanted a comfortable and causal vibe where nothing is too precious. They wanted to be able to sit on anything in a bathing suit. KitchenLab interiors used lots of linen and indoor/outdoor fabrics to ensure durability. Much of the house is outside with a covered logia. The design doctor ordered the 1st prescription for the house- retooling but not gutting. The clients wanted to be living and functioning in the home by November 1st with permits the construction began in August. The KitchenLab Interiors (KLI) team began design in May so it was a tight timeline! KLI phased the project and did a partial renovation on all guest baths. They waited to do the master bath until May. The home includes 7 bathrooms + the master. All existing plumbing fixtures were Waterworks so KLI kept those along with some tile but brought in Tabarka tile. The designers wanted to bring in vintage hacienda Spanish with a small European influence- the opposite of Miami modern. One of the ways they were able to accomplish this was with terracotta flooring that has patina. KLI set out to create a boutique hotel where each bath is similar but different. Every detail was designed with the guest in mind- they even designed a place for suitcases.

Paerata 3

Jessica Chloe Photography

Clean, neutral elements express a tidy and calm place to get the laundry done
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Splashback and Grey Splashback

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.