Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO

Da Vinci Remodeling, LLC

Libbie Holmes Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mid Century Residence

KP Hudson Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA

Blackdog Design Build Remodel

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

572 Beeler Place

Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Design ideas for a country l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floor.

Hope Mountian

Syndicate Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Homecrest Cabinetry: Wall Pull-out Cabinet

MasterBrand Cabinets

Photo of a traditional laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills

Brakefield Design Collective

James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Castlemaine

Almquist Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

White Pass Ski Cabin

Quincy Home

Cooper Carras Photography Entry with mudroom and laundry room all in one. A place to drop wet ski gear, hang it up with dryer mounted behind cedar slats. Boot and glove dryer for wet gear. Colorful bench designed to withstand wet ski gear and wet dogs! Sustainable design with reused aluminum siding, live edge wood bench seats, Paperstone counter tops and porcelain wood look plank tiles.

Transitional Laundry Room

Transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and dark wood cabinets.

Pax I House

Pax Domus, Inc.

Creative Captures, David Barrios
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Pops of Color

Casey Hawthorne Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry & Mud Rooms

Urban Granite Ltd.

Scott Arthur Millwork | Perimeter Countertops Including Above Washer & Dryer and Lowered Desk | Caesarstone 4600 Organic White Quartz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Lyall

Homegirl Renovation Management + Design

Dave Rempel
Large scandinavian u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry room

Johnston Design Group

Small traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Greenbryre Estates Custom Home Build

D&S Homes

Scott Prokop
Photo of a traditional l-shaped laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Broomfield Farmhouse

Copper Homes Limited

Shutter Avenue Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Omaha with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Stainless Steel Cabinets

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.