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Laundry reno (Iso project)

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After ripping out the old sink cupboard and wall tiles, I decided to utilise all space available in the Laundry to make it a productive and enjoyable space. From Bunnings I got the Flatpax cupboards, subway tiles and grout, whilst the bench top and shelves I utilised a local cabinet maker to match the bench tops with what I have in my study. The complete project cost approx $1300 (not including the washing machine upgrade) and my wife is loving the two laundry chutes.

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MitchellMc

Hi Jimi.

What an enormous transformation that was! The new layout looks extremely functional and must make it a pleasure to be utilising the space.

Many thanks for sharing your laundry reno as I'm sure it will inspire many community members with the results.

Well done on a fantastic finish and we look forward to seeing the next project around your home or garden.

Mitchell

mickmack33

My partner & I are doing some reno work & this effort has given us some inspiration. Beautiful, simple & fresh.

Thanks for sharing your iso project Jimi, it's pretty schmick!

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Workshop community @mickmack33.

It's fantastic to have you join us and I'm sure @Jimi appreciates your feedback! I trust you'll find loads of other inspirational projects contributed by our community members for around your home and garden. If you ever need assistance or have something to share with the community please let us know.

Mitchell

Katbru

Looks fabulous Jimi. I especially like that you've added that storage up top above the counter space. Very smart look all round. Congrats.

Husband and I talk about doing something like this, but I notice there's a difference between talking and actually doing. ! 🙂

This might be the inspiration we need.

Thanks.

Katbru

By the way, did you get those cupboards up top from Bunnings also?

SuzieA

your Laundry is exactly the way I think all laundries should be, as a starting point - a long bench. It is also why I prefer front loading washers. A long bench and plenty of built in storage allows all the laundry products to be hidden way. And space on the bench to get things done.

My long bench arrangement is very similar to yours.

Except I went for a stone bench top to match the adjacent kitchen.

I love the look of your bench - the timber looks perfect and your tile choice is excellent. too.

Designers of Project homes please take note.

MitchellMc

Hi Katbru,

Let me mention @Jimi to see if they are able to answer your question for you.

Mitchell

MitchellMc

Hi @SuzieA,

Let me mention @Jimi so they are alerted to your kind feedback as I'm sure they will appreciate it.

Mitchell

Jimi

@SuzieA

Thanks Suzie! The long bench top allows a place to fold clothes (instead of using the spare room that will be soon for a second little one on the way). Thankfully behind the entrance door to the laundry there is a broom cupboard, otherwise this design would benefit by including a tall cupboard space.

Jimi

@Katbru

Hi Katbu, yes all cupboards top and bottom are from the Flatpax range at Bunnings. I changed the handles though to suit the handles throughout the rest of my house.

bruce93

Hi @Jimi.

Your laundry looks fantastic! We have a very similar setup to what you did have and would like to have a laundry very similar to your finished product just ours is only going to be 2700 long and yours looks a bit longer than that!
Also your plumbing connections for the washing machine are they under the sink?
Thanks,
Bruce

Jimi

Thanks @bruce93!

My benchtop is 3000 so it wont be much different. Yes the plumbing connections are under the sink therefore I just cut a hole through the side of the sink cabinetry to run the washing machine hoses.

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @bruce93.

It's fantastic to have you join us and great to see you've received a prompt response to your question from Jimi. We look forward to hearing more about your laundry reno and would encourage you to let us know if you have further questions or would like to share the project with the community. I trust you'll find loads of inspiration in the community, like Jimi's reno, for all the projects around your house and garden.

Mitchell

bruce93

Thanks for that @Jimi

Yeah we've worked out a plan now and our Benchtop will be 2100mm long...

Also were you happy with the quality of the flatpax. That's my only concern. I don't expect them to be as good as say a cabinet maker's from the price point but still want to make sure it's okay quality.
Was also thinking of changing all the hinges to soft close.

Thanks,
Bruce

Jimi

Hi @bruce93,

to be honest i also was a little concerned whether the Flatpax range would be good enough, and i also put a lot of thought in possibly using the Kaboodle range. In the end, I went for the Flatpax range and i am very happy with it. It is perfect for the Laundry and i think that with the accessories, it can look brilliant. The handles didnt do it for me nor suit my house, so i changed them. Tiling and benchtop made the project come together nicely and there is certainly no issue with the quality of the Flatpax range, if you really want to lift it, you can replace the standard hinges for soft closes etc.

bruce93

HI @Jimi

Thanks for the response. It's exactly what I wanted to hear. We went and had a closer look at the flatpax range on display at our local bunnings and for the price we were pretty impressed. Like you have said it seems to be perfect for the laundry. Glad to hear you are happy with it. Just gives us a bit more confidence that for the price it is well worth it. Yeah they handles are actually identically to what we have just changed our kitchen handles too. My Fiance likes square finishes rather than rounded.

Yeah we plan on doing a timber benchtop with a similar style to subway tiles but throw in a few random blue/greys to break up the white and then being an electrician I'll put an LED strip under the above cabinetry.

I'll make sure I create a post and put up some pictures.

Cheers for the help and responses.

Ari

@Jimi Just a late comment to say I LOVE those open timber shelves. The thickness is very stylish.

Ari

Hanna21

Love it @Jimi !!!! Such a wonderful and practical laundry!

How did you affix the shelves to the wall?

Also what did you use to hold the floating shelves there?

Cheers 🙂

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Hanna21. It's wonderful that you've joined us, and many thanks for jumping into the conversation.

Hopefully, @Jimi will be able to answer your questions; otherwise, I'd also be happy to provide some generic techniques.

Do you have your own laundry reno on the horizon? I trust our members would love to hear all about it, so feel free to start a discussion and share it with us.

We look forward to hearing all about your plans around the house and garden and encourage you to let us know whenever you need a hand. You'll find a tonne of inspiration within the community as our creative members contribute their ideas here every day. Make sure you check out our Top 10 most popular laundry renovations for some more sensational projects.

Mitchell

Jimi

Hi @Hanna21,

Thanks!

I found where the studs were, and the used I think 14g 75mm screws. I used 4 screws per module.

With the floating shelves I entered screws from the sides, so from the inside of the side cabinetry modules.

I hope that helps!

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