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10 budget laundry makeovers

RobP
News and Features Writer
News and Features Writer

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Even a modest makeover can help transform an outdated laundry and make it more functional and stylish. Best of all, a laundry renovation is an achievable project for even D.I.Y. beginners.  

 

Bunnings Workshop community members have shared many inspiring laundry transformations that show you don’t need a big budget to make a significant impact. Simple changes such as adding benchtops and more storage can dramatically improve your laundry.

 

Get inspiration from these 10 budget-priced laundry projects.

 

1. Tiny laundry makeover on a budget by @dchur 

 

A small 70s-era laundry was transformed on a budget of $2000, including plantation shutters, tiles, benchtop, taps and cabinetry.

 

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2. Budget Bunnings laundry renovation by @prettyliving 

 

Completed in just a day for a wallet-friendly budget of $500, this popular renovation project transformed a basic laundry by installing a sink, cupboards, tiles and benchtop.

 

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3. Budget laundry makeover by @diy_hausdesigns 

 

A European-style laundry complete with new cabinetry, sink and laminate marble-look benchtop.

 

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4. Budget laundry makeover by @Gillgirl 

 

A laundry renovation to create a more functional space completed by D.I.Y. novices for $2000, including materials and the services of a plumber and electrician.

 

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5. Budget laundry renovation by @abhayks 

 

This affordable renovation included updating flooring, tiles, benchtop, sink and Kaboodle cabinetry for under $1000 - dramatically less than a $7500 quote by professionals.

 

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6. Budget laundry makeover by @rubytuesday1953 

 

An upcycled buffet was used as a bench for this low-priced makeover which also included additional storage and VJ wall panelling.

 

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7. Budget laundry and bathroom renovation by @MGusto 

 

A 1980s-era bathroom, laundry and toilet were refurbished for less than $2000, including tapware, vanity, toilet cistern, hybrid flooring and paint.

 

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8. Budget laundry renovation with tiled splashback by @frugalspacemakr 

 

This low-cost renovation turned a bare and broken laundry into a stylish and functional working space by using Kaboodle cabinets, new taps, timber benchtop and tiles.

 

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9. Budget apartment laundry renovation by @raniia 

 

Following advice from the Bunnings team, power and plumbing was kept in place for this makeover, with fresh paint and a new benchtop making a big difference.

 

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10. Budget laundry reno with new benchtop and tiling by @Upcycler01 

 

An economical makeover including Bamboo benchtop, sink, flat pack cabinetry and subway tiles.

 

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Help and inspiration for your laundry project

 

Get more ideas from our community’s Top 10 most popular laundry projects and 10 ways to transform your laundry.

 

How to plan a laundry renovation shows you how you can turn any laundry into an efficient and welcoming space.  

 

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