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.

Brighton Renovation and Extension

Sherbrooke Design and Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and an undermount sink.

Small house Renovations

TEMPO STUDIO

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

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

Elsternwick House

de.arch

Mid-sized modern galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and white benchtop.

Mount Martha Hillside

BD Building Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Josh Wynne Construction

Butler's Pantry. Mud room. Dog room with concrete tops, galvanized doors. Cypress cabinets. Horse feeding trough for dog washing. Concrete floors. LEED Platinum home. Photos by Matt McCorteney.

Riverfront Loft

Angelbau

Upscale high-rise loft in Denver, CO.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary laundry cupboard in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and white walls.

Laundry Renovations Perth Projects

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

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Laundry

Interior Design By Jo

This laundry is very compact, and is concealed behind cupboard doors in the guest bathroom. We designed it to have maximum storage and functionality.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Kingsway

Pizzale Design Inc.

This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.

Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN

Homes by Tradition

Photo of a large country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and panelled walls.

A Bespoke, Handmade Shaker Kitchen & Utility Room By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

Our clients had been searching for their perfect kitchen for over a year. They had three abortive attempts to engage a kitchen supplier and had become disillusioned by vendors who wanted to mould their needs to fit with their product. "It was a massive relief when we finally found Burlanes. From the moment we started to discuss our requirements with Lindsey we could tell that she completely understood both our needs and how Burlanes could meet them." We needed to ensure that all the clients' specifications were met and worked together with them to achieve their dream, bespoke kitchen.

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

With side access, the new laundry doubles as a mudroom for coats and bags.
Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation

Hatch Renovations

Mid-sized modern galley utility room in Perth with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Lush laundry

moico inc.

"Wallpaper" tiles give the illusion of paper wallpaper with the durability and cleanability of ceramic tile. These large tiles [48" x 24"], are designed with a repeat pattern to ensure the pattern is continuous throughout the room.

A Contemporary Kitchen Reno

Kitchen Mania

Laundry renovation as part of a larger kitchen renovation for our customers that are a lovely family from the bustling suburb of St Heliers. Their design brief was to create a kitchen that would not only cater to their practical needs but also serve as the central hub of their home.

Rusholme Restored

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Streetsville

Pizzale Design Inc.

Mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

Lucero

Supple Homes, Inc

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

All Backsplash Materials Laundry Room Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.