Laundry makeover for under $300

[Renowayoflife]

VJ panels, a timber benchtop, a new splashback and fresh paint used to renovate an old laundry and hallway.

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

The project

The back area near the laundry cupboard had been an add-on or closed in at some point in the last hundred years. The exterior wall and window had been left, leaving it to feel very disconnected from the rest of the house and a less-than-inspiring place to do laundry. 

We wanted to make the laundry area more functional for Mum and Dad. To achieve this, we did the following:

• We removed the stand-alone sink.
  
  
• We added a new wood countertop (Acacia solid hardwood project panel) with a drop-in sink 
  
  
• Built shelves under the sink and a door out of the leftover project panel. We added a Magnetic Door Catch 
  
  
• Installed tiles 
  
  
• Installed a shelf to store laundry products.

We had to replace the ceiling and added VJ boards and painted, giving the room a complete refresh. We opened up the hallway and added a header so we could create a walkway rather than a doorway.

This is the laundry cupboard magnetic catch door.

Mum and Dad are thrilled with the transformation. We managed to D.I.Y. this for them on a budget, so we thought this may be helpful to others. The laundry makeover was less than $300.

Before and after

How to plan a laundry renovation

Experienced Workshop member Adam has outlined potential pitfalls plus a full list of things you should consider in How to plan a laundry renovation.

More inspiration for your laundry project

Community member Nham opted for more bench space in his narrow laundry renovation and used light coloured paint to brighten the room. 

This laundry transformation by Workshop member ProjectPete saw an old tub removed and the installation of a timber benchtop, a new splashback and overhead cabinets. 

You'll find more great tips and ideas in our Top 10 most popular laundry renovation projects.

If you need advice or assistance, start a discussion. We're here to help.

[Dave-1]

@Renowayoflife 

Its amazing how adding a benchtop to the laundry area really brings it to life! I like how your laundry space is a lot more functional afterwards. It would certainly be easier to work in

Dave

[Renowayoflife]

@Dave-1 it sure can. make a difference, and having a different sink created way more space and left it much easier to work with for my parents.