Traditionally detailed laundry room. The lattice screened cabinet is actually the end point for the laundry chute. Clothes on the floor above travel down a chute and into this cabinet.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Susan Brenner
Inspiration for a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

#RaisingtheBarn

Concetti

Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Travelers Run Lane

George Asher Custom Homes LLC

Main floor Laundry Room. Glass tile backsplash, custom cabinets and farm sink. Herringbone pattern floor tile.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, beige floor and black benchtop.

63rd Place Remodel

Kowalchuk Construction LLC

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Night Hawk Remodel- 2018

Key Residential

Versatile Imaging
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Home Remodel

Angela Francis Interiors, LLC

Angela Francis
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Jordan Remodel

R|House Design Build

Even the dog has a dedicated space in this laundry room with plenty of storage.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Remodeling a "Remuddle"

Home Glow Design

This 1790 farmhouse had received an addition to the historic ell in the 1970s, with a more recent renovation encompassing the kitchen and adding a small mudroom & laundry room in the ’90s. Unfortunately, as happens all too often, it had been done in a way that was architecturally inappropriate style of the home. We worked within the available footprint to create “layers of implied time,” reinstating stylistic integrity and un-muddling the mistakes of more recent renovations.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

New Rosedale Home With A Classic Renovation Vibe

CG&S Design-Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation

Wilcox Architecture

Josh Beeman Photography
Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Lake Minnetonka New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a farmhouse sink, grey floor, black benchtop and grey walls.

Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018

The HomeWright, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Sims Hilditch, Dorset Manor House

Sims Hilditch

Large country galley laundry room in Dorset with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Roman Shades

Uptown Drapes

This is an example of a country laundry room in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and black benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Other with green walls, beige floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

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.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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.