Turn laundry day into something a little easier – and a lot more pleasant – with smart custom cabinetry from Complete Kitchens.
Just a few well-designed cabinets can make a big difference: providing storage for clutter, creating space to work efficiently, and keeping your laundry neat, organized and stylish. From full rooms to compact European-style cupboards, our laundry renovations give your space a fresh new life with a smooth, hassle-free process.
Designing a well-planned laundry space ensures both functionality and style. Here are the essential elements that make for optimal laundry space:
A well-placed window or external door (if space allows) provides fresh air circulation, natural daylight, and convenient access to an outdoor drying area. Proper ventilation also helps reduce humidity and prevent mould. Otherwise, consider a skylight and an exhaust fan to maintain airflow;
Well-designed cabinetry provide space for detergents, cleaning supplies and extra linen, keeping clutter out of sight;
A dedicated storage area for bulky essentials including buckets, ironing boards, and step stools etc. ensuring cleaning tools are neatly organized and easily accessible;
Under cabinets or within shelving as task lighting (Cool White) to enhance visibility, creating a bright and modern workspace;
Ideal for drip-drying delicates or air-drying garments indoors, offering a practical drying solution regardless of the weather;
Durable and easy-to-clean surfaces add personality and style while protecting walls and floors from moisture;
A laundry renovation aims to achieve a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics, catering to the various tasks involved in laundering, such as washing, drying, and ironing clothes.
When planning the design and layout of your laundry area, it’s essential to give careful thought to storage and utility requirements. Depending on the available space, a laundry renovation can either entail creating a dedicated laundry room or integrating it with another part of your home to optimize space utilization.
If you are fortunate to have a spacious laundry room, we will transform it into an organized haven. Your laundry area will be well-equipped with essential storage solutions for cleaning products and equipment, including vacuums, buckets mops and brooms. Designed with style in mind, this space will not only enhance functionality but also create an environment that makes laundry day more enjoyable.
For those working with limited space, favouring minimalist design, or seeking multi-functional areas, here are some clever ways to optimize your laundry setup:
Originating in France, European-style laundries were traditionally concealed within kitchen cupboards, perfect for compact living space. Today, they are a versatile option for homes, fitting seamlessly into hallway closets, be tucked beneath kitchen countertops, or even nestled under staircases – making the most of spaces often overlooked in traditional designs.
Shared bathroom and laundry spaces aren’t just for apartments. Cleverly concealing a washer and dryer within custom cabinetry that complements your bathroom vanity saves valuable space while maintaining a seamless look. This smart design works perfectly for inner-city homes, townhouses, or any space where efficiency and style matter, keeping your appliances neatly tucked away without compromising on aesthetics.
Ideal for rural properties, homes in snowy regions, or beachside retreats, mudrooms offer a natural place for a laundry setup, integrating seamlessly into a high-traffic, functional area.
If you have a butler’s pantry space, incorporating a concealed washer and dryer here is a practical choice. Given that the washer and dryer are already discreetly placed, open cabinetry is typically all that’s needed to complete the setup, ensuring a functional yet elegant addition to your home.
Every home has unique laundry needs, and with space often being limited, well-designed custom cabinetry provides tailored solutions to optimize the layout and design, maximize storage capacity, incorporate specialized features that streamline your laundry routine, and create a seamless aesthetic that complements your home decor.
Many homeowners choose to align their laundry cabinetry with their kitchen design, ensuring a cohesive look with consistent finishes, colours and style – an approach that not only enhances visual harmony but may also add value to the home.
Crafted from high-quality, moisture-resistant materials, our custom cabinetry is built to withstand daily use while maintaining a sleek, modern, and highly functional design.
The process for a laundry renovation is quite similar to that of a kitchen renovation. Therefore we are also able to offer a trades coordination service, as well as installation of your cabinetry and benchtops, while you can purchase your own appliances such as sink and taps.
Many clients choose to renovate their kitchen and laundry together with us, allowing for cohesive design across both spaces. It is usually more cost-effective, as you only need to go through the entire process once, including site measurement, delivery, installation, and trades visits.
The cost of a Laundry Renovation varies based on factors such as design complexity, material selection, and space requirements.
For a separate laundry room equipped with custom cabinetry and ample storage, budgets typically range between $12,000 and $25,000. Within this scope, allocating $8,000 to $15,000 is reasonable for high-quality cabinetry and benchtops. If your laundry is part of a multifunctional area, such as a bathroom or butler’s pantry, renovation costs may be lower due to shared utilities and space.
Looking to design and renovate your laundry?
Explore our Design process and browse our Project Gallery for inspiration.
Call us on 9071 4449 to discuss or visit our Oakleigh South kitchen showroom to start your laundry renovation journey!
Typically, a custom laundry renovation takes 8 to 12 weeks from design to installation. The manufacturing and installation of custom laundry cabinetry usually take at least 4 weeks if you choose laminate doors and benchtops.
For more complex laundry designs with high-end finishes – such as vinyl or 2-pack doors with stone benchtops – the timeline can be similar to a kitchen renovation with comparable specifications, even if the space only has a few cabinets. While laundries are often smaller spaces, a full renovation still requires the same careful steps and attention to detail as a kitchen renovation.
Costs can range from $10k to $20k or more, depending on the size, materials, and design features chosen. Most of our customers spend $5k to $15k with us on custom cabinetry and benchtops, while additional costs cover trades and appliances.
Yes, you certainly can! Laminate benchtops are a popular and practical choice for laundry renovations. They are durable, cost-effective, and resistant to moisture, making them well-suited for everyday use in a laundry space. Another advantage is that laminate can be installed at the same time as the cabinetry, so you don’t need to wait the usual 10 working days often required for stone benchtops.
If both spaces need renovation, we generally recommend doing them at the same time. Cabinetry is a key component in both areas, and professional design is essential for maximising storage solutions. Many clients also choose to tie the design elements together for a cohesive look across both spaces.
Renovating at the same time can save time and reduce trade costs, as designers and trades can often combine site measurements, installations, rough-ins, and fit-offs into a single coordinated process.
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