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.

Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room

Decorlift Design Co

Small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Family Farmhouse

Adams + Beasley Associates

Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.

Auburn + Grace

Clark + Aldine

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Laundry Renovations Perth Projects

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Laundry Renovation, Modern Laundry Renovation, Drying Bar, Open Shelving Laundry, Perth Laundry Renovations, Modern Laundry Renovations For Smaller Homes, Small Laundry Renovations Perth

European Style Laundry with Shelf Below Appliances for Baskets

Helen Baumann Design

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station

Cabinet-S-Top

We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Laundry

Concept to Design Inc.

Architectural Consulting, Exterior Finishes, Interior Finishes, Showsuite Town Home Development, Surrey BC Park Ridge Homes, Raef Grohne Photographer
This is an example of a small country laundry cupboard in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Mudroom/Laundry Room

Closet Factory Chicago

Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.

"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA

Urrutia Design

Photography by Matt Sartain
Small transitional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and white walls.

California Bungalow Rejuventation

Detail 9 Architects Pty Ltd

The laundry includes a tiled feature wall and custom built cabinetry providing plenty of storage and work space. Photography provided by Precon Living

East Bay Remodel

Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group

Williamson Photography
Inspiration for a small beach style galley dedicated laundry room in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown floor.

Laundry Room Renovation

Ann Tristani Design LLC

Laundry/Mudroom Renovation
Inspiration for a small country utility room in Denver with white cabinets, wood benchtops, a side-by-side washer and dryer and brown benchtop.

Netherlands

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

When the kitchen and laundry are next to each other, we often find it needs a face lift as well. We simply carried the same hale navy to the cabinets and decided to go with a wood stained top.

Utility Rooms

CORE Design + Build, LLC

A clean, modern update to a spacious laundry room.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Boho Farmhouse

Alison Interiors

Photo of a small transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation

Phase One Design

Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
This is an example of a small transitional galley utility room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and white benchtop.

Laundry Room

A Host of Things, LLC

Storage cart for cleaning essentials and custom labels.
Small contemporary l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Orlando with white walls, concrete floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Small transitional galley dedicated laundry room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Small Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

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.