The Bunnings Workshop community can help with your home improvement projects.
Renovating an outdated laundry can provide much needed storage and create a stylish space that you enjoy using.
Best of all, a laundry makeover can be quick and relatively inexpensive, as many of the following projects from our clever and creative community members illustrate.
Here are the Top 10 most popular laundry projects on Workshop by pageviews:
1. Budget Bunnings laundry renovation by @prettyliving
Jess completed this budget-friendly project in just a day, transforming a basic laundry with a standard trough and no storage. The renovation included a new sink, cupboards, tiles and benchtop.
2. Laundry transformation by @ProjectPete
This functional and attractive renovation included removal of the old laundry tub, a new splashback, lovely large timber benchtop using Tasmanian Oak project panels and overhead cabinets.
3. Space-saving drying and laundry storage by @Nkbarfield
Completed for less than $250, this quick makeover added industrial-look hanging clothes rails and fantastic floating cube storage to their laundry. You can get step-by-step instructions on how to build your own hanging rail.
4. Budget laundry makeover by @diy_hausdesigns
Rufaro updated the look of a European-style laundry and created more storage space with new cabinetry, overhead shelves and a laminate marble-look benchtop.
5. Laundry renovation for more bench space by @dinaandjake
With the goal of making room for a dryer and creating more bench space for a growing family, this renovation included a Merbau panel for the benchtop and shelves, Flatpax cabinetry, and a new tiled splashback.
6. Budget laundry makeover by @Gillgirl
Wanting to replace a large laundry sink and add storage, member Gillgirl's first-ever renovation project should give inspiration and confidence to all new renovators.
7. Laundry reno with Kaboodle cabinets and benchtop by @theDIYedit
New cabinets, a timber benchtop and a striking tiled splashback gave a tired laundry a stunning new look.
8. Compact laundry in guest bathroom by @Ajmod
This laundry connects to a guest toilet so needed to double as a guest bathroom. Hiding the washing machine inside the cabinetry ensured a clean look.
9. Laundry renovation with extra storage by @prettyliving
Jess kept the tiles and cabinets simple in this laundry revamp to create a feature of the lovely Acacia benchtop.
10. Small laundry renovation with hanging clothes rail by @ordinary-home
Creative solutions like a hanging rail and a large benchtop for folding clothes were needed to transform a cramped, awkward space.
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 member Adam.
When it's time to complete the reno, Pete's step-by-step guide How to tile a splashback should help ensure a great finish.
Bunnings Workshop members have shared many other terrific projects, including Mediterranean farmhouse laundry reno by @kendallmac, cupboard converted into European-style laundry by @homeinmelbourne and D.I.Y. laundry and toilet renovation by @Katiethediymum.
We also recommend checking out the following collections for inspiration:
Last updated: December 2023
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