Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve.

YORK RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

CURVES & TEXTURE - Custom designed & manufactured 'white matte' cabinetry - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss rectangle tiled, laid vertically - LO & CO handles - Recessed LED lighting - Feature timber grain cupboard for laundry baskets - Custom laundry chute - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

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.

Rouse St, Port Melbourne

M.J.Harris Group

The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.

Rosebud beach side home

Jasmine McClelland Design

Gorgeous spacious bright and fun orange laundry with black penny tiles.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white walls and grey benchtop.

TAS, Davies Design & Construction

Housing Industry Association - HIA

A combination of bricks, cement sheet, copper and Colorbond combine harmoniously to produce a striking street appeal. Internally the layout follows the client's brief to maintain a level of privacy for multiple family members while also taking advantage of the view and north facing orientation. The level of detail and finish is exceptional throughout the home with the added complexity of incorporating building materials sourced from overseas.

Ocean Street Narrabeen

Bathrooms By Oldham

The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.

Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation

Designtank

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Hoboken Brownstone - Laundry Room

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

Photo credit: Blackstock Photography
Design ideas for a transitional dedicated laundry room in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Blue Galley Style Laundry Room

Cabinet Concepts by Design

This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry

Kitchen Design Concepts

The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.

Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation

Wilcox Architecture

Josh Beeman Photography
Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a country utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Monvisto Cabin

The Cabinet Gallery

This is an example of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Clean & Classic

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features shaker-style cabinets by Amazonia Cabinetry, hardware from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn selected by PPOC, Crema Marfil Honed 12x12 floor tile and Rittenhouse 3x6 white gloss backsplash tile, and Benjamin Moore "Stonington Gray" for the accent wall.

Maybell

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black floor and grey benchtop.

Shawnee Woods

Tays & Co Design Studios

Country galley dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and granite benchtops.

All Cabinet Styles Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.