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First Street Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

This house was in need of some serious attention. It was completely gutted down to the framing. The stairway was moved into an area that made more since and a laundry/mudroom and half bath were added. Nothing was untouched. This laundry room is complete with front load washer and dryer, folding counter above, broom cabinet, and upper cabinets to ceiling to maximize storage.

Mid Century Residence

KP Hudson Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA

Blackdog Design Build Remodel

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Contemporary Home

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)

Chalk Ridge

Emily Roose Interiors

A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.

Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Home

Brentwell Construction LTD

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

The New American Remodel 2019

By Design

This mud room is either entered via the mud room entry from the garage or through the glass exterior door. A large cabinetry coat closet flanks an expansive bench seat with drawer storage below for shoes. Floating shelves provide ample storage for small gardening items, hats and gloves. The bench seat upholstery adds warmth, comfort and a splash of color to the space. Stacked laundry behind retractable doors and a large folding counter completes the picture!

Greater Seattle Area | The Capri Laundry Room

JayMarc Homes

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Floor to Ceiling Walnut Cabinets in Contemporary Laundry Room

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Belle, Doncaster East

Inbetween Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Larkspur Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Incredible Laundry and Mud Room

Gretchen Lyons

Centered between the two closets we added a large cabinet for boot and shoe storage. There is nothing worse then dragging snow through your house in the winters. You can use the bench seat to remove your boots and store them here. Photography by Libbie Martin

The Parker I Modified | Grande Park Plainfield, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Incredible Laundry and Mud Room

Gretchen Lyons

This room can be used as a home office or for the more utilitarian purposes of laundry. The island makes a great place to fold all that freshly washed laundry. Photography by Libbie Martin

Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown

Great Kitchens & Baths

Jennifer Van Elk
Photo of a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

The One

Sunset Homes Ltd.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Renovations Perth

On The Ball Bathrooms

Laundry Renovation, Wood and White Laundry, Wood Shelving, Brushed Brass Tapware, Ceramic Laundry Sink, Modern Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Terrazzo Tiles, Terrazzo Tiling, Mosaic Splashback, On the Ball Bathrooms, OTB Bathrooms, Renovations Perth

The London B | 2019 | Bellevue, Greater Seattle Area

JayMarc Homes

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and White Benchtop

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.