This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National

Morning Star Builders LTD

Mike Kaskel
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Ranch Revival

Courtney Thomas Design

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Poco Calle

K and Q Interiors

Super fun custom laundry room, with ostrich wallpaper, mint green lower cabinets, black quartz countertop with waterfall edge, striped hex flooring, gold and crystal lighting, built in pedestal.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a large u-shaped utility room in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and decorative wall panelling.

76th Place

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Tyler Lakehouse

BGI Design

Large beach style u-shaped utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

391 Argonne Dr

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, shiplap splashback, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor, black benchtop, timber and planked wall panelling.

Winterset Renovation

Morris Lare

U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Design Ideas by Pella Windows & Doors

Fadely Home Design

Photo of a transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Black and white laundry room with checkerboard flooring.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and wallpaper.

Individual Lockers

Meyer Design

Who says the mudroom shouldn't be pretty! Lovely gray cabinets with green undertones warm the room with natural wooden cubby seats, not to mention that fabulous floor tile! Photo by Jody Kmetz

Craftsman Style Stone with Board and Batten

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Multi purpose laundry room

Design a la Carte Inc

Wash and Dry Photo by Ron Garrison
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Historic Coronado Home

Studio Stratton Inc.

Doyle Terry
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Northern California Style - Laundry Room

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Mid-sized u-shaped dedicated laundry room with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Sapphire Lane Custom Home

E & S Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Bloomfield Laundry Room

Mari Margaret Vaglica

Update to a laundry room included large built-in storage that allowed the homeowner to stash her Costco bulk items. White shaker style doors take a on a more contemporary look with the pulls and knobs. Heated floor under the tile help keep the chill away as this was all on a cement slab.

A Carpenter’s Own Kitchen

Medford Remodeling

The original kitchen was a bit longer, but it lacked the walk-in pantry that Dave and his wife both wanted. Dave decided it was worth it to use some of the square footage from the kitchen to build a pantry alongside his custom refrigerator cabinet. Adding a cabinet around the fridge created a sleek built-in look and also provided some additional cabinet storage on top. A cool and creative feature that Dave incorporated in the design is a sheet of metal on the side panel of the fridge cabinet – a perfect place to keep their magnet collection and post-it notes! The custom cabinets above the washer and dryer compliment the new modern look of the kitchen while also providing better storage space for laundry-related items. This area is also much brighter with an LED can light directly over the work area. Final Photos by www.impressia.net

Miller

Kitchens of Diablo

White coastal style laundry/mudroom.
Large traditional u-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

U-shaped 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 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.