Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room

Nanco Homes Inc.

Large country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

41st Residence

Domum

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Sacramento with black cabinets, black splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Garage Apartment Laundry Room

Paragon Design Firm

Modern Garage Apartment- This is a classic black and white concept with bold elements and pops of color.
Small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

This is an example of 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.

A Pain in the Deck: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

This is an example of a galley dedicated laundry room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Westlake Village Estate

Design Theory Inc.

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Island Cottage

St. Pierre Construction

Laundry room featuring tumbled limestone flooring, custom inset shaker cabinetry with antique pewter hardware and black granite countertops.
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Street of Dreams 2022

Innovative Cabinet Designs LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, black walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Dunmore Alberta New Build

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

WL3 Designs

Mid-sized dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Sacramento with black cabinets, black splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Street of Dreams 2022

Innovative Cabinet Designs LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized galley dedicated laundry room in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, black walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

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.

Adding Home Accents with Millwork

Roberts Residential Remodeling

Custom laundry room with hanging space and boot bench.
Large transitional galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Large country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room

Nanco Homes Inc.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Splashback and Brown 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.