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.

Chicago Vintage

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This Chicago client was tired of living with her outdated and not-so-functional kitchen and came in for an update. The goals were to update the look of the space, enclose the washer/dryer, upgrade the appliances and the cabinets. The space is located in turn-of-the-century brownstone, so we tried to stay in keeping with that era but provide an updated and functional space. One of the primary challenges of this project was a chimney that jutted into the space. The old configuration meandered around the chimney creating some strange configurations and odd depths for the countertop. We finally decided that just flushing out the wall along the chimney instead would create a cleaner look and in the end a better functioning space. It also created the opportunity to access those new pockets of space behind the wall with appliance garages to create a unique and functional feature. The new galley kitchen has the sink on one side and the range opposite with the refrigerator on the end of the run. This very functional layout also provides large runs of counter space and plenty of storage. The washer/dryer were relocated to the opposite side of the kitchen per the client's request, and hide behind a large custom bi-fold door when not in use. A wine fridge and microwave are tucked under the counter so that the primary visual is the custom mullioned doors with antique glass and custom marble backsplash design. White cabinetry, Carrera countertops and an apron sink complete the vintage feel of the space, and polished nickel hardware and light fixtures add a little bit of bling. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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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Photo Credit: N. Leonard
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.

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.

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.

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.

Redwood city Kitchen and Bath

Gehrels Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped laundry room in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Pasadena, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build

ING Construction

Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Closet Stackable Washer and Dryer
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Traditional Kitchen with Butler Pantry

Living Edge Kitchens

Live By the Sea Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped laundry room in Sydney with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sarah's Kitchen Remodel

Bora&Co Construction

Large l-shaped laundry room in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Traditional in Tustin Ranch, CA

Sanctuary Design, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional laundry room in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Larger Than Life

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

The gourmet kitchen pulls out all stops – luxury functions of pull-out tray storage, magic corners, hidden touch-latches, and high-end appliances; steam-oven, wall-oven, warming drawer, espresso/coffee, wine fridge, ice-machine, trash-compactor, and convertible-freezers – to create a home chef’s dream. Cook and prep space is extended thru windows from the kitchen to an outdoor work space and built in barbecue. photography: Paul Grdina

MURRAYVILLE CUSTOM HOME

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

THIS SPACE IS RIGHT OFF OF THE KITCHEN SO IT SERVES AS A PANTRY AND A LAUNDRY ROOM, WE WANTED IT TO LOOK FRESH AND CLEAN, WHILE STILL HAVING INTEREST TO THE SPACE, THE POPS OF BLACK, AND THE 3D PROFILE ON THE BACKSPLASH HELP TO ELEVATE THIS SPACE.

Laundry Room with reclaimed wood accent wall

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Laundry room with accent wall made from reclaimed wood. and farmhouse pieces. We then painted a new color palette to blend with the accent wall. Photo Credit: N. Leonard

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.