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.

Dollingston

Shalford Interiors

Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall dedicated laundry room in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.

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This is an example of a large country single-wall utility room in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey splashback, shiplap splashback and planked wall panelling.

Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC

Bloodfire Studios LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, brick floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood walls.

Classic White Kitchen

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

We just completed this magnificent kitchen with a complete home remodel in Classic and graceful kitchen that fully embraces the rooms incredible views. A palette of white and soft greys with glimmers of antique pewter establishes a classic mood balanced

Sonoma Inspired - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, grey walls, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.

Tailored Lakeside Remodel

Monarch & Maker

This laundry room is bright and fresh, featuring colorful cabinetry, quartz countertops, and an eye-catching patterned backsplash.
Mid-sized transitional galley laundry room with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and grey splashback.

Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Combined butlers pantry and laundry opening to kitchen
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Hatfield St.

John Webb Construction and Design

Custom Built home designed to fit on an undesirable lot provided a great opportunity to think outside of the box with creating a large open concept living space with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and sitting area. This space has extra high ceilings with concrete radiant heat flooring and custom IKEA cabinetry throughout. The master suite sits tucked away on one side of the house while the other bedrooms are upstairs with a large flex space, great for a kids play area!

Laundry Room

Lenton Company, Inc.

Removing the wall between the old kitchen and great room allowed room for two islands, work flow and storage. A beverage center and banquet seating was added to the breakfast nook. The laundry/mud room matches the new kitchen and includes a step in pantry.

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!

Whole House Remodel - Almaden Valley

May Construction, Inc.

Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, ceramic floors, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Home Transformation in Randwick

Y Group Developments

Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ridge View Estates

Kleen Kitchen Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

LaMoille Kitchen

Terry's Remodeling

This beautiful newly designed kitchen has an appliance garage in the corner and conceals a washer/dryer. Looks like a pantry, but the pocket doors slide back into the cabinet. The large island contains many drawers and an under-the-counter frig. The serving bar provides all the amenities for great storage. Glass doors, wine rack, and two pantries. The clapboard gives it a country feel.

Old World Goes Modern - Scotts Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seabrook

Missy Stewart Designs

Special Additions | Hackettstown, NJ | Dining Room/Laundry Room Transformation

Special Additions

Special Additions Medallion Cabinetry Gold Series Potters Mill - Flat Panel Sea Salt Tops: Caesarstone - Black Tempal
Mid-sized transitional galley utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Splashback 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.