A generous laundry utility room with stainless steel benches and under bench appliances.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.

Caulfield House

Taylor Knights

European Laundry
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shades of Grey

The Myers Touch

Phil Green
Small contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

119 Sailfish St

Julie Mack Realtor

Spacious laundry room with sink and desk.
Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped utility room in Austin with an integrated sink, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Horseshoe Estate Laundry Room

Regal American Homes

Large modern laundry room in Phoenix with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Sacramento with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen, Bath and Laundry Renovation in Laurel

Byrd Design and Build

Contemporary dedicated laundry room in Baltimore with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Integrated Sink and Dark Hardwood Floors

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.