Country laundry room in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design

Nicole Arnold Interiors

This quaint home, located in Plano’s prestigious Willow Bend Polo Club, underwent some super fun updates during our renovation and refurnishing project! The clients’ love for bright colors, mid-century modern elements, and bold looks led us to designing a black and white bathroom with black paned glass, colorful hues in the game room and bedrooms, and a sleek new “work from home” space for working in style. The clients love using their new spaces and have decided to let us continue designing these looks throughout additional areas in the home!

Kitchen

Manor of Style

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Duchess on the Drive

Kresswell Interiors

Contracting: Revive Developments // Photography: Tracey Jazmin
Inspiration for a scandinavian laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

User

The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Aspen Grove Modern

Asher Custom Homes

© Scott Griggs Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Laundry

Trilogy Cabinets & Design

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Phoenix, Arizona | Windrose - Palazzo Almeria Laundry Room

Brightland Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coupe de theatre

Ghostarchitects

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, beige benchtop and wallpaper.

Lexington Living

Blythe Building Company

This laundry room pops with personality with patterned tile floors, cheerful Asian-inspired wallpaper, black built-in cabinets, black countertops, and a large sink with copper faucet.

Tired Tuscan to Cool Contempo

Enchanted Kitchens, LLC

Geometrics! The space could have easily gone too dark with black cabinets and appliances. The patterned floor and wall made the space light and inviting. The sprayer over the tub sink is functionality driven.

Mudroom, Laundry Room, Home Office

Kim Kendall Interiors

Mary Parker Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design

Nicole Arnold Interiors

Coupe de theatre

Ghostarchitects

Mid-sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design

Nicole Arnold Interiors

Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design

Nicole Arnold Interiors

Mudroom, Laundry Room, Home Office

Kim Kendall Interiors

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Multi-coloured Walls

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.