Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Parkedge Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Malvern: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Walk in pantry, laundry, wine storage in Malvern renovation project
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sierra Road Medicine Hat, New Home

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and black benchtop.

The Mandalay

Robbins Contracting

Upstairs laundry room with sink
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey 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.

Derby Kitchen Remodel

Fine Home Contracting LLC

Luxury kitchen remodel featuring stone surfaces, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and both pendant and recessed lighting
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls and yellow benchtop.

Black and White Laundry

Lathika Nair Design

2 / 2 In our quest to modernize the mundane, we embarked on creating a custom-designed and built laundry that perfectly caters to our client's needs. Our focus was on maximizing storage with a cleverly incorporated broom cupboard and overhead storage units. The well-appointed bench space offers ample room for all laundry chores, making this practical space a harmonious blend of modern convenience and efficiency.

Derby Kitchen Remodel

Fine Home Contracting LLC

Luxury kitchen remodel featuring stone surfaces, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and both pendant and recessed lighting
This is an example of a modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls and yellow benchtop.

Derby Kitchen Remodel

Fine Home Contracting LLC

This custom built coffee bar features full extension drawers, soft-close hardware, and a sleek mosaic backsplash
Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, grey walls and yellow benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Splashback and Mosaic Tile Splashback

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.