This is an example of an expansive utility room in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and subway tile splashback.

Chic Modern Farmhouse

All Over Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, black benchtop, wallpaper, wallpaper, black splashback and marble splashback.

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space. Around the corner, you'll find a mudroom that carries the cabinet finishes into a built-in coat hanging and shoe storage space.

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.

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.

41st Residence

Domum

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Sacramento with black cabinets, black splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The laundry area of this Mid Century Modern Home was originally located in the garage. So, the team took a portion of the garage and enclosed it to create a spacious new laundry, mudroom and walk in pantry area. Glass geometric accent tile provides a playful touch, while porcelain terrazzo patterned floor tile provides durability while honoring the mid century design.

Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room

Consilium B LLC

Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room

Consilium B LLC

Close Up of Axor Faucet, Stainless Steel
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Malvern: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Walk in pantry, laundry, wine storage in Malvern renovation project
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Custom Modern Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern utility room in Other with black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Chic Modern Farmhouse

All Over Solutions

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley utility room in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, black benchtop, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Bowen Street

ID Home Constructions Pty Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a concealed washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen remodel

Goodworks Building Contractors

Modernization of kitchen.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured benchtop.

Adding Home Accents with Millwork

Roberts Residential Remodeling

Custom laundry room with hanging space and boot bench.
Large transitional galley utility room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

41st Residence

Domum

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Sacramento with black cabinets, black splashback, shiplap splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dana Point Home

Design Intervention

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Utility Room Design Ideas with Black Splashback

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.