The kitchen and dining room are part of a larger renovation and extension that saw the rear of this home transformed from a small, dark, many-roomed space into a large, bright, open-plan family haven. With a goal to re-invent the home to better suit the needs of the owners, the designer needed to consider making alterations to many rooms in the home including two bathrooms, a laundry, outdoor pergola and a section of hallway. This was a large job with many facets to oversee and consider but, in Nouvelle’s favour was the fact that the company oversaw all aspects of the project including design, construction and project management. This meant all members of the team were in the communication loop which helped the project run smoothly. To keep the rear of the home light and bright, the designer choose a warm white finish for the cabinets and benchtop which was highlighted by the bright turquoise tiled splashback. The rear wall was moved outwards and given a bay window shape to create a larger space with expanses of glass to the doors and walls which invite the natural light into the home and make indoor/outdoor entertaining so easy. The laundry is a clever conversion of an existing outhouse and has given the structure a new lease on life. Stripped bare and re-fitted, the outhouse has been re-purposed to keep the historical exterior while provide a modern, functional interior. A new pergola adjacent to the laundry makes the perfect outside entertaining area and can be used almost year-round. Inside the house, two bathrooms were renovated utilising the same funky floor tile with its modern, matte finish. Clever design means both bathrooms, although compact, are practical inclusions which help this family during the busy morning rush. In considering the renovation as a whole, it was determined necessary to reconfigure the hallway adjacent to the downstairs bathroom to create a new traffic flow through to the kitchen from the front door and enable a more practical kitchen design to be created.

Ivanhoe

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Compact Laundry and Powder Room. Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, beige walls, beige benchtop, ceramic splashback and blue splashback.

Henderson Custom Home

E Design Home

New space saving laundry area part of complete ground up home remodel.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean galley laundry cupboard in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Grove Social

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern laundry cupboard in Chicago with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lit Up Laundry Room

SunCoast Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style utility room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Blue and White Mud Room/Laundry Room

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room, Medallion Providence Reverse Raised with Chai Latte Classic Painted Finish with Cambria Portrush quartz countertops. The backsplash is Emser 3x8 Passion Gloss Azul Tile and the tile on the floor is Emser 9x9 Design Mural Tile. The hardware on the cabinets is Top Knobs Hillmont pull in flat black.

Calle Del Cerrito

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Laundry Room Remodel
Design ideas for a large mediterranean utility room in Orange County with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Luxury

leeannallman

This super laundry room has lots of built in storage, including three extra large drying drawers with air flow and a timer, a built in ironing board with outlet and a light, a hanging area for drip drying, pet food alcoves, a center island and extra tall slated cupboards for long-handled items like brooms and mops. The mosaic glass tile backsplash was matched around corners. The pendant adds a fun industrial touch. The floor tiles are hard-wearing porcelain that looks like stone. The countertops are a quartz that mimics marble.

House -- Tucker

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Large U-shaped laundry room features custom modern shaker cabinetry in Arctic White with floating shelves in Portabella stain on cherry,
Large transitional u-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke

Red Hills Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country laundry room in Portland with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Springbank Renovation

Marvel Cabinetry & Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Clovelly - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen / Home Renovation

Westshore Homes and Renovation

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown benchtop, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Beachtree

Wendy Martin Living

Design ideas for an expansive beach style utility room in Other with blue cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Edwards Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, blue walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and grey benchtop.

Casual Elegance for Lake Geneva Lake House

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC Victoria McHugh Photography
Large traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Functionally Theirs

Addison Grace Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Edmonton with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cottage Classic

Woodways

A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A farmhouse sink is used and adds a classic warm farmhouse touch to the room. Undercabinet lighting helps to illuminate the task areas for better visibility

Brown Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue 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.