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Renovating a laundry can be an easy and relatively inexpensive project, even for D.I.Y. beginners.
From adding a benchtop to painting cabinets, Bunnings Workshop community members have shared many ways to make their laundry more functional and stylish.
Check out the ideas below for transforming your laundry and let us know if you need a hand with your own laundry refresh.
1. Install a benchtop
A benchtop can help provide much more useable space to be productive and organised.
Community member Jesse (@Jesse1) doubled the bench space in her laundry by installing a large bamboo benchtop above the washing machine.
Experienced member Adam has shared a step-by-step guide How to install a laundry benchtop.
2. Add new cabinets
New cabinetry can add vital storage space and help remove clutter.
Adding Kaboodle cabinetry in her laundry provided Lauren (@theDIYedit) with lots of much-needed storage.
How to assemble and install laundry cabinets provides a step-by-step guide and useful tips from community member Adam.
3. Build hanging rails
Hanging rails are a great way to utilise ceiling space to help dry your clothes.
Community member Nicole (@Nkbarfield) used hanging rails and a floating shelf to build a space-saving drying and laundry storage solution for under $250.
You can get step-by-step instructions on how to build your own hanging rail from the Bunnings website.
4. Make shelves
Adjustable shelves are perfect for organising and maximising storage in laundries.
Nicholas (@DoSimpleBetter) added custom Pine shelves to make the most of a small hidden laundry.
Get more inspiration for your home from our Top 10 most popular storage projects.
5. Add a splashback
A splashback can help protect laundry walls from spills while also adding style and personality.
Helen (@frugalspacemakr) added a tiled splashback while renovating her laundry, creating “a designer look for less”.
Experienced member Adam has shared a step-by-step guide How to tile a laundry splashback.
6. Paint
Paint is one of the easiest and most effective ways to refresh a tired laundry.
Community member @Sandi2 dramatically transformed her laundry area by painting cabinet doors.
Learn how to paint like a professional with tips from experienced Workshop member Rob (@Peggers).
7. Replace the sink and tap
Replacing your laundry sink and taps can help make everyday tasks easier and add a touch of style.
Wanting to create a more functional space for grooming their dog, community member @mangoaqua opted to install a bigger sink and tap in their laundry makeover.
Spray painting your tapware can also be a great way to give your laundry a new look. Community member Mariana (@lifestylebymari) shared a step-by-step guide How to spray paint a tap.
8. Change to a sliding door
Traditional swinging doors can take up valuable space, so consider installing a sliding door to maximise the usable area in your laundry.
Bunnings Workshop community member @Hansi's sliding barn door was created using fence palings and pickets.
Experienced Bunnings Workshop member Mariana (@lifestylebymari) shared a step-by-step guide How to build a barn door with VJ panels.
9. Install a laundry chute or hamper
Built-in laundry chutes or hampers can help store and conceal clothes instead of using a separate laundry basket, providing extra valuable floor and benchtop space.
Community member Jesse (@Jesse1) installed a flat pack laundry chute below a bamboo benchtop as part of her laundry makeover project.
10. Hang the dryer
If you are short on space, considering mounting your dryer on the wall.
Community member @Marie1302 hung the dryer as part of her laundry makeover using Kaboodle cabinets.
Get more inspiration for your home from our Top 10 most popular laundry renovation projects.
How to plan a laundry renovation
With research and planning you can turn your laundry into an efficient space that also looks great. Check out the guide How to plan a laundry renovation by experienced Bunnings Workshop member Adam Woodhams (@Adam_W) for renovation tips and space-saving ideas. Adam has also shared a step-by-step guide with video covering How to renovate a European-style laundry.
