Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Remodelacion PentHouse La Cabrera - Bogotá - Colombia

ArquiRenders.Com

Inspiration for a contemporary laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room Makeover

Linen & Elm Creative Services

Beadboard walls. Custom made cabinets. Custom wood folding shelf addition. Modern farmhouse style. By Snazzy Little Things
Design ideas for a small country galley laundry room in Cleveland with black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room

Brightland Homes

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, red walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

Argyle Street FAWKNER

MaC Consultants

Design ideas for a small industrial l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

Stillwater - Snowmass - Saratoga Springs, UT

Candlelight Homes

Ann Parris
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black cabinets.

Modern kitchen with integrated dining area

Trends Kitchens

This is an example of a modern laundry room in Christchurch with black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, laminate floors and grey benchtop.

Hillside Family Home with Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

With a large family, multiple laundry rooms are a must.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lake Kegonsa Home

Bella Domicile

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laurier Mid Century Modern

Boald Construction Management Ltd.

Small midcentury single-wall utility room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Houston, Texas | Harper's Preserve - Classic Villanova Laundry Room

Brightland Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall utility room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, laminate floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Hillside Family Home with Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

With a large family, multiple laundry rooms are a must.
Photo of a large traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hillside Family Home with Pool

Duke Homes, Inc.

With a large family, multiple laundry rooms are a must.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Laminate 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.