This is an example of a mid-sized country dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Waban Kitchen & Bathrooms Renovation

Design Plus Construction Corp.

Diane Brophy Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ellis Avenue

Renaissance Remodeling

Scott Conover
Large transitional dedicated laundry room in Boise with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, open cabinets, black floor, white benchtop and grey walls.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Westside Laundry/Mudroom

Kriste Michelini Interiors

Conroy + Tanzer
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey walls, grey floor and white benchtop.

1st Street SW Infill

Design Kitchens & Countertops

A small space that feels roomy and functional! Featuring custom cabinetry pedestals, and deep wall cabinets so your laundry soaps are always within reach. This space is finished off with a granite topped folding space, and two pantries for optional storage.

Mariposa Project

Home Suite Design & Realty

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Art and Craft Studio and Laundry Room Remodel
Inspiration for a large transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kings Hall Road Project

Clare Elise Interiors

'Through' Utility Room with Encaustic cement tiles
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in Kent with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Village Residence

Whitten Architects

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Larchlea Project

Petrucci Homes

This is an example of a large country l-shaped utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Organized Mudroom and Laundry

Innovative Design Build

We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!

Laundry

schemes & spaces

Laundry integrates into bathroom with matching gunmetal tapware and convenient benchtop and hanging rail.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Nancy Creek, Atlanta

Molly Trost Interior Design

Hard working laundry room, perfect for a young family. A generous cubby area has plenty of room to keep shoes and backpacks organized and out of the way. Everything has a place in this warm and inviting laundry room. White Shaker style cabinets to the ceiling hide home staples, and a beautiful Cararra marble is a perfect pair with the pattern tile. The laundry area boasts pull out drying rack drawers, a hanging bar, and a separate laundry sink utilizing under stair space.

Sherwood Project

Popham Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Elmbank Residence

Shirley Meisels

Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Wall mounted laundry drying rack

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

The new laundry room features multiple hanging and drying racks, and plenty of storage. The flooring is a Porcelain Tile in English Grey
Photo of a transitional laundry room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Basket Storage with Stacked Washer and Dryer in Large Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

Herringbone tiled floors, dark stained maple cabinets, stacked washer and dryer, and oakmoor cambria countertops were selected for the laundry room finishes. A stainless steel undermount sink, a modern pendant light, a hanging bar, and basket storage all make this laundry room functional.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Walls and Grey 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.