Mud room has a built in shelf above the desk for charging electronics. Slate floor. Cubbies for storage. Photography by Pete Weigley
Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in New York with slate floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls and black benchtop.

Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio

Flooret

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.

Laundry Room & Min gym space

Lux Interior ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

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.

East Vancouver Passive House

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Casual Cottage Style - Mudroom www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, white walls, limestone floors, a concealed washer and dryer, black floor, black benchtop and wood walls.

Hickories Model Home

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Peterson Photography
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boise with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Rosario-A

Apex Design & Drafting

Laundry Room and Mudroom with storage, sink, and counter space
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an utility sink, wood benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Blanchard Mt. Farmhouse

Bellingham Bay Builders

Blanchard Mountain Farm, a small certified organic vegetable farm, sits in an idyllic location; where the Chuckanut Mountains come down to meet the Samish river basin. The owners found and fell in love with the land, knew it was the right place to start their farm, but realized the existing farmhouse was riddled with water damage, poor energy efficiency, and ill-conceived additions. Our remodel team focused their efforts on returning the farmhouse to its craftsman roots, while addressing the structure’s issues, salvaging building materials, and upgrading the home’s performance. Despite removing the roof and taking the entire home down to the studs, we were able to preserve the original fir floors and repurpose much of the original roof framing as rustic wainscoting and paneling. The indoor air quality and heating efficiency were vastly improved with the additions of a heat recovery ventilator and ductless heat pump. The building envelope was upgraded with focused air-sealing, new insulation, and the installation of a ventilation cavity behind the cedar siding. All of these details work together to create an efficient, highly durable home that preserves all the charms a century old farmhouse. Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Photography by C9 Photography

Remodelling of Grand Dartmoor Residence

Bovey Construction Ltd.

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Devon with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls, slate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Classic and clean

Sazz Design

Design ideas for a laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Mahwah Staging

Kelly Home Designs, LLC

Laundry room staged to sell
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room & Min gym space

Lux Interior ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

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.

Laundry Room & Min gym space

Lux Interior ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Laundry Room & Min gym space

Lux Interior ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Laundry Room & Min gym space

Lux Interior ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Laundry Room & Min gym space

Lux Interior ltd

Mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Laundry Room & Min gym space

Lux Interior ltd

Mid-sized contemporary galley laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Wood Benchtops 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.