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.

Laundry with Avignon Walnut Laminex benchtop

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Ascot Residence, Perth

Chalmers and Co Design

Timber benchtops warm up the otherwise clean white laundry. The long bench and overhead storage cupboards make a practical working space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry

Buck Valley

Love Your Room LLC

Nestled in the Pocono mountains, the house had been on the market for a while, and no one had any interest in it. Then along comes our lovely client, who was ready to put roots down here, leaving Philadelphia, to live closer to her daughter. She had a vision of how to make this older small ranch home, work for her. This included images of baking in a beautiful kitchen, lounging in a calming bedroom, and hosting family and friends, toasting to life and traveling! We took that vision, and working closely with our contractors, carpenters, and product specialists, spent 8 months giving this home new life. This included renovating the entire interior, adding an addition for a new spacious master suite, and making improvements to the exterior. It is now, not only updated and more functional; it is filled with a vibrant mix of country traditional style. We are excited for this new chapter in our client’s life, the memories she will make here, and are thrilled to have been a part of this ranch house Cinderella transformation.

Redcliffe Waterfront Renovation

D Pearce Constructions Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Bli Bli Beauty

Dall Designer Homes

This pretty pink backsplash offers a pop of colour in this hardworking room. With plenty of storage, bench space and hanging space the weekly washing is no longer a chore.

Project Simpson | Laundry Update

Inhabitat Interiors

Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Aspley House

Bella Vie Interiors

Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, a stacked washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Timber 2 tone

Evoke Kitchens

This two tone kitchen is so well matched.Light and bright with a warmth through out. Kitchen table matching worktops and the same timber wrapping the kitchen. Very modern touch with the handleless island.David Murphy photography

Timeless | Kitchen & Main Level Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

This small garage entry functions as the mudroom as well as the laundry room. The space once featured the swing of the garage entry door, as well as the swing of the door that connects it to the foyer hall. We replaced the hallway entry door with a barn door, allowing us to have easier access to cabinets. We also incorporated a stackable washer & dryer to open up counter space and more cabinet storage. We created a mudroom on the opposite side of the laundry area with a small bench, coat hooks and a mix of adjustable shelving and closed storage. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Urban Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Liz Andrews
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Oaks Modern Mudroom By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Mudroom designed By Darash with White Matte Opaque Fenix cabinets anti-scratch material, with handles, white countertop drop-in sink, high arc faucet, black and white modern style.

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.

Classic Farmhouse laundry room

Woodways

This laundry room by Woodways is a mix of classic and white farmhouse style cabinetry with beaded white doors. Included are built in cubbies for clean storage solutions and an open corner cabinet that allows for full access and removes dead corner space. Photo credit: http://travisjfahlen.com/

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.

Kambah Dual Occupancy - House 2

Studio Black Interiors

Kambah Dual Occupancy House 2 - Laundry A timber and white laundry with white kit kat tiles and brushed nickel fixtures. Interior Design by Studio Black Interiors. Build by REP Building

Casa F+M

manuarino architettura design comunicazione.

Lavanderia a scomparsa
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Naples with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Anderson Street, South Yarra

Key Piece

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white benchtop, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Ristrutturazione di una villetta anni 70 in provincia di Milano

Molteni e Tornaghi architetti

Angolo lavanderia
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Luxurious Bathroom

Crewzz, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized asian single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

All Backsplash Materials Laundry Room Design Ideas with 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.