Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, black benchtop, wallpaper, wallpaper, black splashback and marble splashback.

Phelan Rammed Earth

Michael Limb Builders

Combined mud room and laundry with custom white cabinetry, black stone benchtops
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley utility room in Geelong with an undermount sink, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Twisted Oak

Realex Homes

This is a gorgeous new two story custom home with a master suite, a mini master suite, 2 additional bedrooms, a gameroom, study, and wine lounge!
Photo of a contemporary laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey benchtop, onyx benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Пентхаус в роскошном неоклассическом стиле

Sergey Kolesov

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Moscow with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and coffered.

Bagleys Lane

Into interior design

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, black benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, black benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

All Backsplash Materials Laundry Room Design Ideas with Onyx Benchtops

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.