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New bathroom & laundry layout elevates coastal home reno

Located in Kincumber, on the NSW Central Coast, this family home was overhauled recently with the team at Danielle Victoria Design Studio at the helm. Home to a family of four with two young girls, the fresh renovation centred around a couple of key areas – the main living space (comprised of the kitchen, living […]

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DIY: Powder room and laundry makeover for under $500!

While interior designer and stylist Melissa Rettore’s Melbourne home is only six years old, boredom had set in. “The home is relatively new but all the colours that were in six years ago are no longer trending and I just felt like changing things up!” She overhauled both the powder room and laundry recently for […]

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How to design your laundry with interior designer Anna-Carin McNamara

More often than not, laundries are grouped into the ‘functional’ rather than ‘aesthetic’ category – languishing neglected when it comes to design elements. But when you think about it, the laundry is a space we need to use weekly, maybe even daily, so why not make the experience more enjoyable? Sydney-based Swedish interior designer Anna-Carin […]

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How to transform your laundry sink from ordinary to extraordinary

Laundry sinks have always had a mammoth task to uphold. From handwashing, pre-soaking to spot cleaning and rinsing, the humble trough is usually high in practical use, but does it have trendsetting qualities to transform your laundry from ordinary to extraordinary? It certainly does! Vicki Gillingham, design manager for Henley Design, shares her top tips and tricks […]

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Budget renos: Amazing bathroom and laundry updates for $700 each

With the cost of renovating wet rooms ranging anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000, it’s little wonder that people often delay the process or avoid it altogether. And while some people are handy on the tools, most of us must look to a professional when it comes to laying tiles, grout and replacing outdated cabinetry. But […]

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Small space design solution: A laundry under the stairs!

Part of a wider Sydney family home renovation, that involved both layout and material changes, this clever laundry relocation piqued our interest recently because it’s not something we’ve seen before. Keen to gain more space for a combined home office/rumpus room, the home’s original laundry was relocated to a small spot, concealed behind stylish doors, […]

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My new navy and gold laundry revealed: before and after

Our kitchen was the very first room we renovated in this house, almost four years ago. It was a case of “I’m not buying the house unless we can afford to do that right now,” because it was pretty gross! I still love the kitchen just as much today, but lurking behind its famous blue […]

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Australian kitchen, bathroom & laundry trends: December 2020

From a matte black toilet to fully assembled laundry units delivered Australia wide, there’s plenty of interesting news on the kitchen, bathroom and laundry front this month. Reece: The bathroom brand’s latest Australian bathroom report was delivered recently offering key insights into Aussie bathroom trends. ‘Hotel inspired’ style is still the favoured bathroom design trend […]

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Australian kitchen, bathroom & laundry trends: November 2020

From UV-resistant outdoor benchtops, to bold statement baths and sinks, this month’s roundup explores several new ranges that might just inspire you to revamp your own kitchen or bathroom. Plus, we’ve included a bonus pick for your laundry: a very high-tech washer and dryer! Kitchen Caesarstone outdoor collection: This groundbreaking outdoor range from Ceaserstone is […]

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From laundry to studio: A former Blockhead’s impressive small space reno

“We got really inspired by small space living trends and how people all over the world have downsized and created sustainable spaces where you have what you need, but not in excess,” says Ash Vos, wife of former Blockhead Simon, when discussing the couple’s latest project, a studio created out of a laundry and existing […]

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Six tips for a functional and stylish laundry

A stylish laundry is possible with a bit of know-how. The laundry has always been seen as a functional room in the home. But over the last decade, we’ve seen this room evolve into a space benefiting from well-thought out design and décor.     Most basic laundries pre-90s and even early 2000s, were located in […]

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Laundry ideas: How to hide one in the kitchen!

Known as a ‘European laundry,’ tucking away a washing machine inside a kitchen cupboard isn’t exactly a new idea but it’s a trend with legs in Australia. With the quarter acre block a thing of the past in most capital cities, homeowners are always looking for ways to maximise space within an increasingly smaller footprint. […]

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Laundry ideas: A tired space becomes practical & luxe

Given its utilitarian status, the laundry can often feel like a forgotten space inside a home – it’s frequently cluttered and tired. So, when we heard that Aussie reno royalty Naomi Findlay had overhauled her own laundry recently, naturally we were rather curious to see the results. “In this laundry, there was over a decade […]

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Three Birds Renovations: laundry design essentials

No matter the size of your laundry, no matter your reno budget, here are the hard and fast rules for a successful laundry refurb. From where to locate the laundry if you’re starting from scratch, to cabinetry, fixtures and appliances, Electrolux has teamed up with Three Birds Renovations to share 10 rules for laundry design. Three […]

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Laundry ideas: Small space design solutions

Kitchen aside, there’s no denying the laundry is one of the most integral parts of any home. And with space increasingly at a premium (apartment and townhouse living is becoming the norm in many cities), it really pays to make the laundry as smartly designed as possible. Not only will clever design and the right set […]

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Real reno: A chic DIY laundry with $1.50 black handles!

Husband and wife lifestyle and travel bloggers, Meghan and Dominic Loneragan of Citizens of the World overhauled their tiny laundry on a budget recently, turning it into a much more functional and beautiful space. The renovation was driven by the arrival of the couple’s first child Lachie and all the laundry he creates. “The laundry […]

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Kitchen & laundry design: 2019’s top 5 appliance trends

The kitchen and laundry appliance space is an ever-advancing one. It’s easy to forget that the generations before us did everything by hand that we can do with the simple push of a button. And home technology progress shows no sign of abating with 2019 looking set for even bigger innovations. “Over the next 12 […]

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Review: LG TWINwash and my ever-growing laundry pile!

In collaboration with LG. With a new baby and a grubby three-year-old, it’s fair to say I’ve never had so much laundry. And when I say I, I should really be honest in that my husband does most of the laundry in our house. I know! He’s a keeper! I’m sure we’re not the only […]