Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Cape Cod in Del Mar

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Mud Room Organized

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.

English Cottage Renovation

reDesign home | chicago

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and concrete floors.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

76th Place

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Night Hawk Remodel- 2018

Key Residential

Versatile Imaging
Inspiration for a large traditional dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, shaker cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Laundry Rooms

Nathalie M. Designs

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Nashville Laundry Room

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a small country utility room in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Orleans- Mud Room & Entry

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This mudroom/laundry area was dark and disorganized. We created some much needed storage, stacked the laundry to provide more space, and a seating area for this busy family. The random hexagon tile pattern on the floor was created using 3 different shades of the same tile. We really love finding ways to use standard materials in new and fun ways that heighten the design and make things look custom. We did the same with the floor tile in the front entry, creating a basket-weave/plaid look with a combination of tile colours and sizes. A geometric light fixture and some fun wall hooks finish the space.

Orleans- Mud Room & Entry

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Laundry Rooms

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Black and white laundry room with checkerboard flooring.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Individual Lockers

Meyer Design

Who says the mudroom shouldn't be pretty! Lovely gray cabinets with green undertones warm the room with natural wooden cubby seats, not to mention that fabulous floor tile! Photo by Jody Kmetz

Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase

Stone Acorn Builders

Large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Sierra Vista

Design Works

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Photo of a traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Forest Residence

Nataliya Borener Interiors

Photo of a midcentury laundry room in Austin with white walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

French Provincial Home

BayWorks Construction, Inc.

Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a traditional laundry room in San Francisco with black cabinets, a farmhouse sink, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Multi purpose laundry room

Design a la Carte Inc

Wash and Dry Photo by Ron Garrison
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Mud Room Organized

J. Peterson Design, LLC

This laundry room is perfect storage for a large family.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Columbia, TN Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop, green cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Floor and Black 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.