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.

Pool House Addition

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

We added a pool house to provide a shady space adjacent to the pool and stone terrace. For cool nights there is a 5ft wide wood burning fireplace and flush mounted infrared heaters. For warm days, there's an outdoor kitchen with refrigerated beverage drawers and an ice maker. The trim and brick details compliment the original Georgian architecture. We chose the classic cast stone fireplace surround to also complement the traditional architecture. We also added a mud rm with laundry and pool bath behind the new pool house. Photos by Chris Marshall

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laundry Room

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Other with green walls, beige floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, limestone floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and black benchtop.

Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight

Legacy Renovations LLC

Breathtaking new kitchen with complete redesign and custom finishes throughout entire home. Expanded footprint to introduce a new private owners entry with custom mud room and dedicated laundry room. One of our favorite spaces!

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors by Herlong

Inspiration for a small mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, green walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The laundry room is crafted with beauty and function in mind. Its custom cabinets, drying racks, and little sitting desk are dressed in a gorgeous sage green and accented with hints of brass. Pretty mosaic backsplash from Stone Impressions give the room and antiqued, casual feel.

New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

TURNER

Made To Order Woodworks LLC

Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped utility room in Portland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Large Laundry

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Maryland Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a large country single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, yellow cabinets, grey benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

Meridian Kitchen/Master

Emergent Construction

Whonsetler Photography
Mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green walls, marble floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white floor.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Leesburg Whole Home Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

Our clients are both veterinarians and have two cats, so we personalized this cabinet door for them. It provides access to a hidden litter box inside the cabinet. The cat door in the wall leads from the mudroom into the enclosed laundry room to give the cats free-roaming access.

New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Expansive transitional u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Coastal Beach Retreat

Beaches Woodcrafts

This area of the Laundry/Wine Grotto is devoted to the stack washer/ dryer and additional refrigeration. Completely hidden from view.
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green walls, dark hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

North Oaks - Traditional Kitchen, Laundry, Master Suite Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Scott Amundson Photography, LLC | Design: Mingle
This is an example of a beach style dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, green walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Collins Rd.

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, green walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Fairview Custom Homes

Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green walls.

Laundry room

Balber Architecture, Inc.

Laundry room showing different counter height. This particular room has a built-in ironing board for convenience.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.