When creating your dream laundry, a few simple design decisions can make a huge difference to your space. From choosing your appliances, to selecting the right sink and tap, making considered choices will help with your renovation in the long run.
SELECT YOUR APPLIANCES FIRST
Knowing which appliances you will have in your laundry dictates the layout and design of your space. Your benchtop size and style should complement your sink and tap. And whether you opt for a top or front load washer can influence how you install your appliances, whether stacked or side-by-side.
Check the dimensions of your washer and dryer to determine your floor plan layout. Benchtops and cupboards built around your appliances will ensure a flush fit. Additionally, we recommend researching the direction the doors open on each machine, as this will affect where they are placed in your space.
Appliances pictured:
Miele 9kg W1 White Edition Front Load Washing Machine WWV980WPS
Miele 9kg Heat Pump Dryer TWV680WP
OPTIMISE YOUR BENCHTOP DEPTH
A benchtop that is at least 650mm deep is ideal for laundry rooms. This ensures most laundry appliances sit flush with the front of the benchtop and creates a seamless walkway flow.
The laundry room is ultimately a practical space, therefore functionality needs to be balanced with aesthetic choices. An optimised benchtop smooths out your laundry tasks, such as folding clothes and sorting garments in hampers, so maximising your usable benchtop.
Appliances pictured:
Bosch Serie 8 8kg Front Load Washing Machine WAW28460AU
Bosch 9kg Serie 8 Heat Pump Dryer WTW87564AU
CONSIDER YOUR SINK AND TAP STYLE
The laundry sink and tap are key components in any laundry. While they need to be practical, this gives you an opportunity to incorporate your home’s design style into this space. You can coordinate material finishes such as matte black for a minimalist style or opt for a spacious farmhouse sink to match your country style home. Considering these elements will ensure you enjoy your laundry space for years to come.
Ideally, your laundry appliances and sink will be in close proximity to ensure streamlined plumbing connections, as well as to maximise the chance for stylish embellishment of the space.
Appliances pictured:
Gareth Ashton Lucia Sidelever Mixer Tap 3K2-B
Abey Schock Virtus Large Bowl Sink VN-100XLB
ENSURE YOU HAVE AMPLE STORAGE
Storage is king in any laundry space. With a considered design, you can transform your laundry into more than a place for washing clothes. Maximising your cabinetry is essential, as you will need space for items of all shapes and sizes from washing powder to a garment steamer. A top tip is to integrate tall cupboards to store tall items like a broom and ironing board.
Appliances pictured:
Miele 7kg T1 Classic Heat Pump Dryer TDB130WP
Miele 9kg W1 White Edition Front Load Washing Machine WWV980WPS
INCORPORATE A HANGING RAIL OR DRYING CABINET
A hanging rail allows clothes to dry using a hanger. Another option, that is becoming increasingly popular in laundry spaces, is an innovative drying cabinet. This appliance is integrated in your laundry room and offers drying convenience and additional functionality to further streamline your laundry space.
Incorporating room for a hanging rail will ensure your freshly washed clothes stay fresh and crease-free. Just ironed or slightly damp clothes can be hung straight up, allowing you to save time on cleaning chores.
Appliances pictured:
V-ZUG Refresh Butler TPSRBSLWPZ 1400365003
