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.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room

Plain & Posh

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

Collingwood Warehouse Apartment

Jasmine McClelland Design

Contemporary warehouse apartment in Collingwood. Photography by Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Daley

Detailed Designs By Denise

Matt Harrer
Mid-sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sundance Ridge

Frank Yardman Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and red benchtop.

South West London - Home Renovation

Chantel Elshout Studio

Bespoke Laundry Cupboard
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen & Laundry

Lakeside Joinery

Live by the sea photography
Photo of a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Adams Ranch Casita

Woolsey Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Bungalow Basement Renovation

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Willows Beach

Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River

TruKitchens

Builder: BDR Executive Custom Homes Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design Interior Design: Christine DiMaria Design Photographer: Chuck Heiney
Expansive modern u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, beige walls, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

Casa en Tossa

Marcos Clavero Llorente

Marcos Clavero para Dos arquitectes
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dedicated laundry room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white walls.

Kingsbrook Project

Lush Kitchen Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Combination Laundry Room and Powder Room

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry room / powder room combo has Medallion Dana Pointe flat panel vanity in Maplewood finished in Dockside stain. The countertop is Calacutta Ultra Quartz with a Kohler undermount rectangle sink. A Toto comfort height elongated toilet in Cotton finish. Moen Genta collection in Black includes towel ring, toilet paper holder and lavatory lever. On the floor is Daltile 4x8” Brickwork porcelain tile.

ЖК Wellhouse

Special-style

Contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Inspiration for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Edgewater Modern Addition

Revolve Design-Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

West Philadelphia: Spacious Finished Basement Remodel with Full Bath

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall laundry room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Daley

Detailed Designs By Denise

Matt Harrer
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley utility room in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Brown Floor

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.