Budget laundry reno with new benchtop and tiling

[Upcycler01]

This economical makeover brought a new freshness and practicality to a dated laundry.

• The project
• Before and after
• How to plan a laundry renovation
• More laundry project inspiration

The project

My husband renovated the laundry for me with the help of his Dad. The only tradie we got in was the plumber to move the pipes to under the sink. We have licensed electricians in the family so they did the electrical work for us. 

The benchtop is a bamboo piece from Bunnings that hubby cut to size. I varnished it with marine-grade varnish to make it waterproof and stop water marks. 

I was originally going to go with white grout for the splashback but I loved the way the slate grout made the tiles stand out. The new cabinets were flat packs off the shelf from Bunnings. All up the reno cost about $1500. 

I hated my laundry to start with but this reno made it one of my favourite rooms. 

Before and after

How to plan a laundry renovation

With research and planning you can turn your laundry into an efficient and even welcoming space. Check out the guide How to plan a laundry renovation by experienced Bunnings Workshop member Adam Woodhams for renovation tips and space-saving ideas.

More laundry project inspiration

Bunnings Workshop member housetohome created lots more storage with this stunning farmhouse laundry renovation.

Bunnings Workshop member Rufaro gave his laundry a fresh new look with this clever budget laundry makeover.

There are also plenty of great ideas in our Top 10 most popular laundry renovation projects.

Let us know if you need a hand with your project. We're here to help.

[Remarka6le]

Awesome renovation @Upcycler01 , I always love seeing the increase in bench space on posts like these, and you certainly have plenty now! Amazing that it was for $1,500 as well, great job