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.

Traditional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and medium wood cabinets.

Ocoee Victorian Style Bath

The HomeStyles Group

This is an example of a small traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

Cheddington Place

Olympic Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floor.

View House

KO & Co Architecture

Located high on a hill overlooking Brisbane city, the View House is a ambitious and bold extension to a pre-war cottage. Barely visible from the street, the extension captures the spectacular view from all three levels and in parts, from the cottage itself. The cottage has been meticulously restored, maintaining the period features whilst providing a hint of the contemporary behind. Photographer: Kate Mathieson Photography

Laundry

O’Hara Interiors

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HOME RENOVATION

ABBA Systems International LLC

Inspiration for a small modern galley dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, vinyl floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

O'Neill

Kitchens of Diablo

Painted Green Cabinets, Laundry Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, travertine floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

BDC Homes Showhome

Lucy Furniss Design

This laundry is clean and fresh with a touch of warmth. It features white penny-round mosaic tiles and all white cabinetry and benchtop.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Hamilton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern New Build in Cottesloe

HAVEN Custom Homes

Photo of a modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Perth with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, marble floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Noranda Laundry

User

Pam and Brian's laundry (2/3) The Brief - to create a more user friendly space, increase storage and upgrade the finishes.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white floor.

The Main Floor

Catherine Alison Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley utility room in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige walls.

Mercer Island - Project Forest Ave

ID by Gwen

Mud room was entirely remodeled to improve its functionality with lots of storage (open cubbies, tall cabinets, shoe storage. Room is perfectly located between the kitchen and the garage.

Marmindie - Laundry

Watara Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, pink splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Sandringham Kitchen and Laundry Renovation

Kitchen Shack

Shaker white cabinetry in this multi use laundry.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Our Work

Fashion By Design Cabinetry

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and light wood cabinets.

Mounds View Dream Home

Becker Building & Remodeling Inc.

The laundry room, just off the master suite, was designed to be bright and airy, and a fun place to spend the morning. Green/grey contoured wood cabinets keep it fun, and laminate counters with an integrated undermount stainless sink keep it functional and cute. Wallpaper throughout the room and patterned luxury vinyl floor makes the room just a little more fun.

Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen

Alex Fulton Design

Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine

St Francis

Plan A Design Group

Ryan Ozubko
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Mohit Kitchen and Laundry

Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLC

Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
This is an example of a large transitional galley utility room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Laminate Benchtops

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.