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.

Utility Room: Lewisham Full Flat Refurb

Amy Hunt Interior Design

Creating a utility area on the 1st floor in an unutilised cupboard
Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets and green cabinets.

53 Churchill

Clancy Construction, Inc

Inspiration for a single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with green cabinets.

Country New build

Harriet Hughes Interior Design

Beautiful tongue and groove and shaker boot room.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets and red floor.

Our Work

Stonebank Carpentry & Joinery Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floor.

Жалюзийные двери в постирочную для Лидии

Двери-жалюзи.рф

This is an example of a small contemporary laundry cupboard in Moscow with louvered cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, porcelain floors, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floor.

Прачечная в современном стиле

Кухни Fabio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary laundry cupboard in Moscow with green cabinets.

Gasser

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room in primary bathroom remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Woodthorpe Lane

Acumen Designers & Architects

Integrated cabinetry within utility room. Traditional timeless styling with shaker doors and belfast sink.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley laundry cupboard in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and brown benchtop.

Laundry Rooms

Metro Furniture, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped laundry cupboard in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room in primary bathroom remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Utility Room: Lewisham Full Flat Refurb

Amy Hunt Interior Design

Creating a utility area on the 1st floor in an unutilised cupboard
Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets and green cabinets.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room in primary bathroom remodel
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Gasser

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room in primary bathroom remodel
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Gasser

RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)

Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room in primary bathroom remodel
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room in primary bathroom remodel
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Laundry room in primary bathroom remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Laundry Cupboard Design Ideas with Green 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.