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How to reno our european laundry on a budget?

SarahK1996

Hey legends! I’m a young, amateur trying to DIY to save $$! We need to renovate our European laundry to fit our new dryer on top of the washing machine! I’m pretty sure the shelf can be taken out as it has screws in it but how can we renovate this on a budget and keep it looking aesthetic pleasing? We have an extractor fan in the ceiling too so that’s no issue, but thinking about how I could make some bench space? Also hate how the doors open like this because the hallway is only tiny!

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EricL

Hello @SarahK1996

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about your laundry renovation.

I suggest having a quick look at this guide - How to plan a laundry renovation by @Adam_W. The questions and suggestions in the guide should give you a very good idea of the things you'll need to consider when you start making your laundry renovation plan.

It's important to set out an actual budget that you're willing to spend for this refit. There are ways and means to give your laundry a quick makeover without spending a great deal. With some smart choices on benchtop and cabinetry you'll be able to give this area a new look.

Here is a link handy link for ideas and inspiration - Top 10 most popular laundry renovation projects

I also recommend having a look at this featured project - Budget Bunnings laundry renovation by @prettyliving. This is an excellent example of what you can do with a few choice pieces and smart decorating.

I've drawn up a sample sketch below to give you a few ideas on what you can do with the laundry layout.

Let me call on our experienced members @redbournreno, @lifestylebymari and @prettyliving for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

SarahK1996

Eric! You’re a legend! That is so incredibly helpful! Thankyou so much! Even a sketch! You are a superstar. I’ll definitely check out all those links this long weekend and get to work!

MitchellMc

Hi @SarahK1996,

It's great to see that you found @EricL's renderings helpful. Please keep us updated on your project and reach out if you have any questions.

Mitchell

SarahK1996

Thanks so much!

I actually wondered, the bracket to put the dryer up, could this be done if we don't have studs in that area?

EricL

Hello @SarahK1996

I suggest having a quick look at this discussion - How to mount a dryer with no studs? by @bect73. You'll see some excellent suggestions and a fantastic diagram that will show you what you need to do when mounting a dryer in an area where the studs are not in the right position.

I also recommend having a look at this guide - How to use a stud finder. This guide will help you properly locate the position of the studs in your wall and allow you to position the panel that you'll need to use for your dryer.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

SarahK1996

That is awesome Eric! Thanks so much!

Do Bunnings do hire of stud finders? I have only found in store to purchase and they are a bit more than what I can spend!

MitchellMc

Hi @SarahK1996,

Unfortunately, we don't hire stud finders. The Stanley 19mm S110 Stud Finder is the most budget-friendly of the bunch.

Sometimes if you take a look at the wall, you'll be able to detect areas where the plaster has been fixed to the studs. Also, lightly tapping along the wall will sound hollow until you tap on top of a stud. You can drive a nail in to confirm there's timber behind the plaster.

Mitchell

SarahK1996

Hey Mitchell!

omg that’s so helpful! Thanks so much! That’s in my budget for sure! For some reason I could initially only find them for a few hundred!

Thanks so so much!

SarahK1996

Hi Eric,

I just wondered with the doors, are these something that can just be bought from bunnings as a standard sizing?

JacobZ

Hi @SarahK1996,

Thank you for the follow-up question.

Doors are usually standard sizes with small adjustments made on site to fit the opening.

It's very likely that these doors are hollow core internal doors like these Hume Doors Internal Door Primed MDF Flush H1 which come in a variety of sizes for a variety of openings. I suspect your doors will be around 2040 x 520 x 35mm.

If you can tell me the measurements of the opening, I'd be happy to recommend a specific pair of doors that can be used in your circumstances.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Jacob

SarahK1996

Thanks so much Jacob!

You are a wizard - in fact, my doors are 2040 H x 620 W x 35 D!

The opening is 1250mm!

That would be awesome 🙂

JacobZ

Hi @SarahK1996,

These 2040 x 620 x 35mm Internal Doors will work perfectly. There are also doors with profiles such as the 2040 x 620 x 35mm HAG6 or the 2040 x 620 x 35mm Rockport.

Those dimensions sound like the frame was made specifically to fit these doors without any adjustments.

This will give you a 3mm gap on the hinge side of each door with a 4mm gap in the middle, which is pretty much ideal.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

SarahK1996

Amazing! Love the first and second ones you sent.

So how would we install those to have the folding effect that was in @EricL 's designs? It is going to be great for our small hallway having that instead of normal opening doors!

JacobZ

Hi @SarahK1996,

My apologies, I missed that detail in Eric's earlier response.

It is still possible, but you will have to order custom doors.

Have a look at Hume Doors multifold door systems. You'd be looking at a Multifold Type B door.

If you'd like to order these doors, using the bottom right table, you'll need to order Multifold Type B doors with a leaf width of 308mm.

The leaf height is relative to the opening, so you'll have to measure the height of the opening (not the doors) and minus 60mm.

If you'd like to order these doors, head in store to the Special Orders Desk and they'll be able to assist you with a quote and ordering.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

SarahK1996

That is all good!

Okay that makes sense! Thankyou so much! I will let you know how I go 🙂

JacobZ

No worries @SarahK1996,

I look forward to seeing your results.

Jacob

SarahK1996

Thanks again!!

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