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.

Laundry room

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Photo of a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

San Diego Craftsman

Studio 6 Architects

Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, slate floors, green benchtop and beige cabinets.

Mills Lake

The Artisan Company

Design ideas for a transitional utility room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and green benchtop.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.

Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder

Melton Design Build

Here the clients chose to add a pop of color with vibrant green laminate countertops. This laundry room features maple cabinets in pure white, front-loading washer and dryer, undermount stainless steel sink, and concrete flooring. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography

GuyCo - Augusta Home Upgrades

The Guy Corporation

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Wallpaper Detail

Happy House Interiors, llc.

Osbourne & Little "Derwent" wallpaper celebrates the homeowners love of her pet koi fish.
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, green benchtop, wood and wallpaper.

89 and Feelin' Fine!

Eurodale Developments Inc

This built in laundry shares the space with the kitchen, and with custom pocket sliding doors, when not in use, appears only as a large pantry, ensuring a high class clean and clutter free aesthetic.

Carlsbad, California, Modern

dRichards Interiors

This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.

Utopian - Sleak Style with horizontal grain wood

BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Photographer: Kat Brannaman
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

New Home Construction

Tower Interiors Ltd

New home Construction. We helped this client with the space planning and millwork designs in the home
Inspiration for a large modern galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green benchtop.

Gaillardia contemporary

Classic Kitchens Inc.

Grant Parcell
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and green benchtop.

Laundry room

Dutchman Furniture LLC

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, slate floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

Utility Room - Fredericksburg, light colors

BCI Custom Homes

Utility/Laundry Room in Fredericksburg Home. Features granite countertops, gray tile flooring, and custom white cabinets.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and green benchtop.

Granite Countertop

Real Stone and Granite Corporation

Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Miami with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, green benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cypress County Farm House

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and green benchtop.

French Country Expansion in Boerne

Virtuoso Builders

Elevated Louisville Living

Melton Design Build

This clean laundry room design uses bright colors to color block and contrast to the white. Yellow and green are analogous colors, making them very appealing to the eye, as well as making it the perfect color scheme for a laundry room, mud room mix. Photo Credit: StudioQphoto.com

Modern Contemporary Glamour

JMA INTERIOR DESIGN

Inspiration for a tropical laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, green benchtop and wallpaper.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Green 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.