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.

Glacier Edge Residence Remodel

Stephanie Lang

Photo: S.Lang
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, blue benchtop, grey cabinets, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

2013 Parade of Homes Home

Compass Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, travertine floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green benchtop.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

French Country laundry room with all white louvered cabinetry, painted white brick wall, large black metal framed windows and back door, and beige travertine flooring.

Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A built in desk was designed for this corner. File drawers, a skinny pencil drawer, and lots of writing surface makes the tiny desk very functional. Sea grass cabinets with phantom green suede granite countertops pair together nicely and feel appropriate in this old farmhouse.

Inverness Laundry Room

Alissa Johnson Interiors

This is an example of a transitional laundry room in Chicago with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Lakewood Ranch Laundry Room Remodel

Cabex Construction

Gratifying Green is the minty color of the custom-made soft-close cabinets in this Lakewood Ranch laundry room upgrade. The countertop comes from a quartz remnant we chose with the homeowner, and the new floor is a black and white checkered glaze ceramic.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and green benchtop.

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.

European Farmhouse Build Gardnerville, NV

Boxwood Avenue

Delve into the vintage modern charm of our laundry room design from the Rocky Terrace project by Boxwood Avenue Interiors. Painted in a striking green hue, this space seamlessly combines vintage elements with contemporary functionality. A monochromatic color scheme, featuring Sherwin Williams' "Dried Thyme," bathes the room in a soothing, harmonious ambiance. Vintage-inspired plumbing fixtures and bridge faucets above a classic apron front sink add an intentional touch, while dark oil-rubbed bronze hardware complements timeless shaker cabinets. Beadboard backsplash and a peg rail break up the space beautifully, with a herringbone brick floor providing a classic twist. Carefully curated vintage decor pieces from the Mercantile and unexpected picture lights above artwork add sophistication, making this laundry room more than just utilitarian but a charming, functional space. Let it inspire your own design endeavors, whether a remodel, new build, or a design project that seeks the power of transformation

Glendale Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation

Rebecca Quandt Interiors

This laundry room was quite compact. It was 1" too narrow to allow side by side washer/dryer. By stacking front-loading units, we were able to include cabinets for all your laundry storage needs. You would never know that the bottom cabinet un-clips from the wall and easily rolls out of the way when appliance maintenance is required. Photo: Rebecca Quandt

Cedarbrush Residence

True Homes Photography

Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, blue benchtop and grey walls.

Design Ideas by Crystal Cabinets

Crystal Cabinets

Inspiration for a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, orange floor and blue benchtop.

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

Westport Contemporary Residence

Heidi Holzer Design & Decorative Work

This is an example of an eclectic single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and blue benchtop.

Dramatic Family Home: Laundry/Mudroom

Wiles Design Group

In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Characterized by blue countertops and abundant storage, the laundry space effortlessly blends practicality and style. The mudroom is meticulously designed for streamlined organization. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design

Lyneham House

Light House Architecture & Science

Ben Wrigley
Photo of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, concrete floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and blue benchtop.

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.

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.

Waterfront in Mclean

Ballard + Mensua Architecture

Photo of a traditional l-shaped laundry room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, solid surface benchtops and green benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Blue Benchtop 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.