The laundry room was also very lacking in storage and became a catch all room. New upper and lower cabinets now line two walls in the room and include custom dog kennels. A rack hung between two upper cabinets is perfect for hanging freshly laundered clothes, and the same countertop from the kitchen is carried through, providing a surface for folding. The fantastic, whimsical wallpaper and green and white tile, checked floor inject the room with personality, creating a happy space to do a mundane chore.

Weekend Laundry Room Facelift

HMK Residential Design, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Red Laundry Room

Chantelle McNeish Design

Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Small transitional single-wall utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Laundry Room Storage

Benvenuti and Stein

Modern laundry room has custom built slide out storage, a space saving and highly functional feature. Norman Sizemore photographer.
Inspiration for a large transitional laundry room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey 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.

Laundry Room - Lake Summerside Estate Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Custom laundry room featuring Mount Saint Anne blue lacquered cabinetry, 7 1/2" stacked to ceiling crown moulding, an accordion-style, drying rack, two custom luggage cabinets and in cabinet mounted vacuum storage,

Roslyn Heights Ranch

EL Design Studio

Laundry/mud room of our Roslyn Heights Ranch full-home makeover.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped utility room in New York with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Pull-Out Laundry Basket & Folding Station

KraftMaster Renovations

Pull-Out Laundry Basket & Folding Station. This space is perfect for folding fresh laundry, storing cleaning products and the laundry bin in this pull-out is super easy to throw dirty clothes from the week.

Our Work

OTW Interiors

Mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown 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.

Pella Windows & Doors

Dawson Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry Room

Pike Properties

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Charlotte with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Milestone

C.E.I.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Cabinets in Clarendon Hills, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Elizabeth Steiner Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Broadview

Louis L'artisan

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Ottawa with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Design Ideas by Pella Windows & Doors

LaPelusa Home Improvement, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer 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.

Special Additions | Hackettstown, NJ | Dining Room/Laundry Room Transformation

Special Additions

Special Additions Medallion Cabinetry Gold Series Potters Mill - Flat Panel Sea Salt Tops: Caesarstone - Black Tempal
Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Black & white traditional laundry

EHS Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and black benchtop.

Royal Oaks Renovation | Mudroom Remodel

Sage Construction Company

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Transitional Laundry Room Design Ideas with Black Benchtop

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned transitional 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.