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.

Craftsman Style Home

Amy Guess, Allied ASID

Michael Hunter Photography
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Somerset addition and remodel

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND: KITCHEN, MASTER BATH, AND LAUNDRY ROOM REMODEL

Expert Kitchen Designs, LLC

This laundry room is sleek, functional and FUN! We used Sherwin Williams "Sea Salt" for the cabinet paint color and a
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Closets

Precision Closets and Garage LLC

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped laundry room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Applecross Laundry Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Applecross Laundry Renovation, Laundry Renovations Perth, Gloss White Laundry Renovation, Green Splashback, Broom Closet, Green Stack Bond, Mosaic Green Laundry Splashback

Ball Laundry & 2 Master's

Sara J Becker

ThriveRVA Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, linoleum floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Updating an Albert Kahn Designed Home

Meadowlark Design+Build

A small portion of the existing large Master Bedroom was utilized to create a master bath and this convenient second-floor laundry room. The cabinet on the wall holds an ironing board. Remodel of this historic home was completed by Meadowlark Design + Build of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.

Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Lidesign
Small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Laundry Room Organizers

Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Boston with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

Caulfield House

Taylor Knights

European Laundry
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kaplan

RDM Architecture

A contemporary and light filled laundry room addition.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Craftsman Style Home

Amy Guess, Allied ASID

Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

BOLLING PLACE

Clean Design

Regan Wood Photography
Small transitional laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, green walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black floor.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Orange County with green walls, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, painted wood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room

Blue Envelope Designs, LLC

Laundry

Redl World Class Kitchens

Whimsical wallpaper adds an exciting flare to this hang to dry area. Redl Kitchens 156 Jessop Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 1Y4 10341-124th Street Edmonton, AB T5N 3W1 1733 McAra St Regina, SK, S4N 6H5

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Green Walls

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.