Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry

A light, bright, fresh space with material choices inspired by nature in this beautiful Adelaide Hills home. Keeping on top of the family's washing needs is less of a chore in this beautiful space!

Edmonton Rhatigan Ridge - Interior & Exterior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

These clients were referred to us by some very nice past clients, and contacted us to share their vision of how they wanted to transform their home. With their input, we expanded their front entry and added a large covered front veranda. The exterior of the entire home was re-clad in bold blue premium siding with white trim, stone accents, and new windows and doors. The kitchen was expanded with beautiful custom cabinetry in white and seafoam green, including incorporating an old dining room buffet belonging to the family, creating a very unique feature. The rest of the main floor was also renovated, including new floors, new a railing to the second level, and a completely re-designed laundry area. We think the end result looks fantastic!

Lime Green Cabinetry and Charcoal Countertop in Colorful Laundry Room

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a large eclectic dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

Brunswick Parlour

Mihaly Slocombe

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.

Lyneham Extension and Renovation

Build Professional

Home renovation and extension.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley dedicated laundry room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Shuffling The Decks

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in Chicago with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Oak Bluff

Parker Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue floor, grey benchtop and wood.

New Farmhouse in Franklin

Forte Building Group, LLC

This is an example of a country galley utility room in Nashville with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, blue benchtop and vaulted.

Vista Bungalow

Kyle Build

Laundry Room featuring Raintree Green Cabinets and a Compact Washer and Dryer.
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and exposed beam.

Williamstown: Heritage Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Laundry room integrated into pantry in new modern extension
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Metro Furniture, Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped laundry cupboard in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey benchtop.

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.

Miramar Kitchen Makeover

Honour Creative

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Wellington with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Nature-Inspired Contemporary Kitchen and Laundry

Transform-A-Space

A light, bright, fresh space with material choices inspired by nature in this beautiful Adelaide Hills home. Keeping on top of the family's washing needs is less of a chore in this beautiful space!

Miramar Kitchen Makeover

Honour Creative

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary laundry room in Wellington with an undermount sink, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blue Jewel Toned Laundry Room Linen Closet Door

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a large eclectic dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

522 E. Henry St.

Barrel & Board Design

The spacious laundry room doubles as dedicated space for the precious pups of this family. The lower cabinets were converted into kennels (which remain open most of the time). The space has ceramic tile floors and walls, wall cabinets above the quartz counters and an oversized sink for easy baths for the pups. Additionally there is a washer/dryer unit and a full height pantry cabinet.

1910 Bobcat Trail - Laundry Room

Thoroughbred Custom Homes

The laundry room is connected directly to the owner's closet for easy access. The custom micro shaker cabinets feature 4 laundry bin pull-outs to store all of the family's laundry out of sight.

Indian Rd

Intelligent Design Group

Photo of a laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Green Cabinets and Grey Splashback

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.