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.

Rickmansworth Property Development

Chantel Elshout Studio

Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.

Marshview Serenity

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, white benchtop and laminate benchtops.

Functional and Bright Laundry Room

Florida Design Works

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

New Rustic

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Closer look at the side by side washer and dryer units with built in custom countertop and storage unit. This space makes doing laundry stylish and efficient. Photo by: Brice Ferre

Plymouth LA Remodeling Laundry

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Phoenixville Kitchen Addition and Hall Bath

Harth Builders

Photo of a small transitional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

High Gloss Blue Laundry Room - Bronxville, NY

transFORM Home

Style and function find their perfect blend in this practical laundry room design. Featuring a blue metallic high gloss finish with white glass inserts, the cabinetry is accented by modern, polished chrome hardware. Everything a laundry room needs has its place in this space saving design. Although it may be small, this laundry room is jam packed with commodities that make it practical and high quality, such as ample counter space for folding clothing and space for a combination washer dryer. Tucked away in a drawer is transFORM’s built-in ironing board which can be pulled out when needed and conveniently stowed away when not in use. The space is maximized with exclusive transFORM features like a folding laundry valet to hang clothing, and an omni wall track inside the feature cabinet which allows you to hang brooms, mops, and dust pans on the inside of the cabinet. This custom modern design transformed a small space into a highly efficient laundry room, made just for our customer to meet their unique needs.

Laundry Box Hill South

No Fuss Kitchens

A compact Laundry for a unit
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Norwegian Retreat

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Large Mudroom/Utility Room

DW3 Construction LLC

This is every young mother's dream -- an enormous laundry room WITH lots and lots of storage! These individual lockers have us taking note. Just think of all the ways you could organize this room to keep your family constantly organized!

Country Home

Pickard Construction Ltd.

Well designed laundry room with lots of cupboard space. Counterspace and single sink. Photo by Innocent Thunder Photography.
Mid-sized country l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked washer and dryer.

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.

квартира с одной спальней Москва

Special-style

www.special-style.ru
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Moscow with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.

Bentleigh Residence- Stage 2

Logie Interiors

May Photography
Photo of a small contemporary dedicated laundry room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a stacked 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.

Double Islands, Kegerator, Hidden Pantry.. What Else?

Beyond the Box, Inc.

Fun, blue laundry cabinets with laminate countertops.
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Clausen: Byron Center, MI

Celebrity Builders, LLC

Photos by Kaity
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hidden Laundry

Hargreaves Joinery

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors and an integrated washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops 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.