Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Boise with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor and black benchtop.

Maple Mud/Laundry Room

Brice's Furniture

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer 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.

Mudroom with front & garage entry

Meyer Design

Spacious mudroom to catch all the supplies of day to day living! Storage for pet supplies, sports equipment, and seasonal gear. Photo by Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a mid-sized u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

April Interiors

Mid-sized country utility room in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a traditional utility room in Minneapolis with black benchtop.

Electra

Alair Homes Houston

Photo of a large transitional galley utility room with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Utility Room

EJ Bushell & Sons Ltd

Panelled Utility room with Bench for boots
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, slate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee

Rigsby Group, Inc.

We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.

Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.

Lake View Luxury Home

JALIN Design, LLC

Refined, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized transitional utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow walls, linoleum floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry

Karen Berkemeyer Home

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

CARINE – Laundry Renovation

Hatch Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Telok Blangah Crescent - 5 Rm Resale Apartment

Team Interior Design

Marcus Lim
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lancelot

Mark Stewart Home Design

Design ideas for a large country l-shaped utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Monarch

Reid Developments Ltd

This new home in UBC boasts a modern West Coast Contemporary style that is unique and eco-friendly. The interior provides an open flow with clean lines and neutral white walls to feature the client’s art while also reflecting daylight. Honed black granite counter tops found in the kitchen, living room hearth and ensuite bathroom are juxtaposed with the bright walls to create a visual break. The porcelain tile floors chosen in a wood-grain warm brown pattern create a solid, durable surface for this young growing family that also has dogs.

Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Orleans- Mud Room & Entry

User

This mudroom/laundry area was dark and disorganized. We created some much needed storage, stacked the laundry to provide more space, and a seating area for this busy family. The random hexagon tile pattern on the floor was created using 3 different shades of the same tile. We really love finding ways to use standard materials in new and fun ways that heighten the design and make things look custom. We did the same with the floor tile in the front entry, creating a basket-weave/plaid look with a combination of tile colours and sizes. A geometric light fixture and some fun wall hooks finish the space.

Utility 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.