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.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

This is an example of a country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Burlington with open cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor, black benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Myers Park Residence

Guthmann Construction

The built-ins hide the washer and dryer below and laundry supplies and hanging bar above. The upper cabinets have glass doors to showcase the owners’ blue and white pieces. A new pocket door separates the Laundry Room from the smaller, lower level bathroom. The opposite wall also has matching cabinets and marble top for additional storage and work space. Jon Courville Photography

Mud Room/Laundry Room Entry

Oland Living

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Laundry Workspace

Brisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms

Space for laundry products top and bottom with a sink for soaking clothing. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Project Roselawn

Sparrow Lane Interiors Inc.

Photo of a transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woodland Hills Transitional

Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Bungalow Basement Renovation

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Rockridge Kitchen

Laura Natkins, Architect

My client wanted to be sure that her new kitchen was designed in keeping with her homes great craftsman detail. We did just that while giving her a “modern” kitchen. Windows over the sink were enlarged, and a tiny half bath and laundry closet were added tucked away from sight. We had trim customized to match the existing. Cabinets and shelving were added with attention to detail. An elegant bathroom with a new tiled shower replaced the old bathroom with tub. Ramona d'Viola photographer

Modern Farmhouse Charm

Everything Home

This Westfield modern farmhouse blends rustic warmth with contemporary flair. Our design features reclaimed wood accents, clean lines, and neutral palettes, offering a perfect balance of tradition and sophistication. Step into this efficient laundry room design featuring ample storage, countertops for folding, and a functional layout, all in a soothing, neutral color palette. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/westfield-modern-farmhouse-design/

Jordan Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Delaware Ave.

SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with marble benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Remodel & Addition, Scotch Plains, NJ

CBH Architects

This laundry room in Scotch Plains, NJ, is just outside the master suite. Barn doors provide visual and sound screening. Galaxy Building, In House Photography.

486 Plantation Club Villas

Carey North Designs

Photo of a small beach style single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Suite for Mom

Allison Ong Shreffler, Architect / AOS Architect

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey walls, grey benchtop, vinyl floors, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Home Addition in Vienna VA

Bianco Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Full Home Custom Cabinets - Kitchen, Living Room, and Laundry Room

JTS Contracting Cabinet Shop

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid-Century kitchen update in Pasadena, CA

MDB Design Group

The side by side washer and dryer was replaced with a stacking unit that was enclosed behind a door that matched the new kitchen cabinets. The original laundry room door to the central hall was closed up, creating a corner for the stack washer and dryer. JRY & Co.

Clark Laundry & Guest Bathroom Remodel In Redondo Beach, Ca

Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

Valerie Grant Interiors

Clean and efficient laundry room with built in gray cabinets and stacking front loading washer and dryer. Photography by Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Single-wall Laundry Room Design Ideas with Brown Floor

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.