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.

modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point

Moss Yaw Design studio

minimalist appliances and a yellow accent are hidden behind a plywood barn door at the new side entry and utility corridor
Small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Orange County with open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Menlo Park Modern Farmhouse

KFR Design

Design ideas for a country l-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Customized Laundry/Mud Room with Desk, Utility Sink, and Storage Solutions

Keystone Building Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black walls.

Lake Anna Stunner

Studio Snaidero DC Metro

The laundry room is adorned in Ash Resin Melamine Snaidero CODE cabinetry. Photographer: Jennifer Hughes, Photographer LLC
Modern laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Kelvin Grove

Aubrey Reisinger Interior Design

Mudroom Detail | Aubrey Reisigner
Photo of a transitional galley laundry room in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, black walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

woning V, Eernegem

Imagine

zoomzone
Design ideas for a modern laundry room in Other with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and an undermount sink.

Триумф парк

Александра Сакмарова

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey benchtop, black splashback, black walls, porcelain floors and black floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Black Walls

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.