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.

Reconfigured First Floor for Better Living

Thompson Remodeling

We were excited to work with this client for a third time! This time they asked Thompson Remodeling to revamp the main level of their home to better support their lifestyle. The existing closed floor plan had all four of the main living spaces as individual rooms. We listened to their needs and created a design that included removing some walls and switching up the location of a few rooms for better flow. The new and improved floor plan features an open kitchen (previously the enclosed den) and living room area with fully remodeled kitchen. We removed the walls in the dining room to create a larger dining room and den area and reconfigured the old kitchen space into a first floor laundry room/powder room combo. Lastly, we created a rear mudroom at the back entry to the home.

Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Lidesign
Inspiration for a 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.

The Squire Project

TK Building & Design

Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Bathroom / Laundry Room Combo ~ Medina, OH #1

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, the customer wanted to incorporate the laundry room into the space. We removed the existing tub and installed the washer and dryer area. We installed a Medallion Silverline White Icing Painted Lancaster Doors with feet Vanity with Bianca Luna Laminate countertops. The same countertop was used above the washer/dryer for a laundry folding station. Beaded Wall Panels were installed on the walls and Nafco Luxuary Vinyl Tile (Modern Slate with Grout Joint) was used for the flooring.

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.

Leesburg Whole Home Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

The laundry room is outfitted with white cabinetry to match the kitchen. It also features its own utility sink, clothes drying rod, and opened and closed cabinets for laundry supplies.

Laundry Room

Construction Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, a drop-in sink, white cabinets and green walls.

THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE

Collaborative Design + ARCH406

Phil Bell
Design ideas for a small country galley utility room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Willoughby- Laundry/Craft Room

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Designed and installed by Mauk Cabinets by Design in Tipp City, OH. Kitchen Designer: Aaron Mauk. Photos by: Shelley Schilperoot.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional utility room in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Perfect Lake House

E.W. Kitchens

The bead board inset cabinetry perfectly matches the white walls to create a picture perfect laundry room for this beachfront home. Next to the washer and drier is the perfect spot to wash off the family pet. - Photography by Beth Singer

Contemporary Cottage

CMC Design Studio LLC

Rob Spring Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, laminate benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor, light wood cabinets, green walls and beige benchtop.

Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013

Merzbau Design Collective

The laundry room is accessed through the office. Wall paint color: "Covington Blue" in office, "Fresh Grass" in laundry room, Benjamin Moore Photo by Whit Preston.

California Country

Laura Hunt Design

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Francisco with white cabinets, laminate benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink and green walls.

Stunning Custom Laundry Room with tons of storage space

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Laundry Room with tons of extra storage and state of the art appliances. Designed by Mike & Jacque at JM Kitchen & Bath Denver / Castle Rock Colorado
Large contemporary utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

The Lane

Main Street Homes

A multi-purpose laundry room that keeps your house clean and you organized! To see more of the Lane floorplan visit: www.gomsh.com/the-lane Photo by: Bryan Chavez

Urban Bungalow

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

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Laundry Room

Bramante Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige floor.

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 Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops 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.