Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

River Cottage

CookeConstruction,Inc.

This River Cottage needed a laundry area in a small space. Custom designed cabinets can be available for any use. This white stackable washer and dryer, sits in a hallway going unnoticed when the doors are shut. Guests only see a very handsome closet. When you open the custom cabinetry you will be surprised at what you find. This renovation not only included the appliances but they went a step further adding a pull out shelf for your laundry use. This is a unique design idea for any small laundry space.

jack and jill laundry room

We Build Green Inc.

We are sincerely concerned about our customers and prevent the need for them to shop at different locations. We offer several designs and colors for fixtures and hardware from which you can select the best ones that suit the overall theme of your home. Our team will respect your preferences and give you options to choose, whether you want a traditional or contemporary design.

City Condo in the Sky

HSH Interiors

Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Atherton, CA Contemporary Elegance

K.G.Bell Construction

No space for a full laundry room? No problem! Hidden by closet doors, this fully functional laundry area is sleek and modern.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls.

Williamstown Townhouse Project

Urban Kitchens

European Laundry Design with concealed cabinetry behind large bi-fold doors in hallway Entry.
Mid-sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, quartz benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white benchtop and brown cabinets.

Ambler Road

Cairn

Peter Landers
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, black floor and white benchtop.

Greenwood Avenue

Joy Street Design

This beautiful home got a stunning makeover from our Oakland studio. We pulled colors from the client's beautiful heirloom quilt, which we used as an inspiration point to plan the design scheme. The bedroom got a calm and soothing appeal with a muted teal color. The adjoining bathroom was redesigned to accommodate a dual vanity, a free-standing tub, and a steam shower, all held together neatly by the river rock flooring. The living room used a different shade of teal with gold accents to create a lively, cheerful ambiance. The kitchen layout was maximized with a large island with a stunning cascading countertop. Fun colors and attractive backsplash tiles create a cheerful pop. --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, see here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/oakland-home-transformation

Somerset addition and remodel

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

McRae Mews

Hungerford Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cole

Blair Burke General Contractors, Inc.

This Cole Valley home is transformed through the integration of a skylight shaft that brings natural light to both stories and nearly all living space within the home. The ingenious design creates a dramatic shift in volume for this modern, two-story rear addition, completed in only four months. In appreciation of the home’s original Victorian bones, great care was taken to restore the architectural details of the front façade.

Laundry Wall Cabinet with Pull-out Drying Rack

John Bost Custom Woodworking

This is a custom wall cabinet that I made to my daughter's specifications for her laundry closet. It is 18" deep to make it easier for her to reach the doors and shelves and to provide extra space for the drying rack. The cabinet is made of 3/4" melamine board for easy cleaning. The drying rack frame is made of maple, and the drying rods are made of poplar, all covered with 3 coats of polyurethane for moisture protection.

Heritage Semi No 2- Manly

Archisoul Architects

Tom Ferguson Photography
Contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Fitzroy North House

MMAD Architecture

Laundry at top of stair landing behind large sliding panels. Each panel is scribed to look like 3 individual doors with routed door pulls as a continuation of the bedroom wardrobe Image by: Jack Lovel Photography

Nantucket

Carolyn Woods Design Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white walls.

Private Residence, Casper Loft

Hakwood

Design ideas for a small modern laundry cupboard in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.

Appartement parisien et street art

ATELIER FB

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and white benchtop.

Tyner Ridge Incline Village NV

Covarelli Construction Co., Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Montclair

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

90 Years Old Kitchen Remodeled in Silver Lake, L.A.

sDs - Sharkov Design Studio L.L.C.

This is an example of a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Cupboard Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets

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.