Combined Bathroom and Laundry Layouts That Actually Work

Combining your bathroom and laundry can be smart — or a disaster.

Done right? It’s seamless, clean, and practical.

Done wrong? You’ll be folding towels next to a leaky tub and squeezing past a swinging washing machine door every morning.

Here’s how we design bathroom-laundry combos in Melbourne that actually work — and how to avoid the common traps.

1. Why Combine Them?

Because not every Melbourne home has space for two rooms. And truthfully — it’s 2025. These spaces can do more if you design them right.

You’ll:

• Save floor space

• Save on plumbing costs

• Add smart storage

• Make daily life easier (especially in townhouses or units)

2. Layouts That Work — Not Just Look Nice

⚙️ One-Wall Wet Zone

Everything along one side — washer, dryer, tub, shower. Keeps it clean, simple, and easy to use. Great for narrow rooms.

🔄 Back-to-Back Split

Laundry on one wall. Bathroom fixtures on the other. Clear zones, no crossover. Perfect for 3x3m or larger rooms.

🚪 Built-In Laundry Behind Doors

Stacked washer/dryer in tall cabinetry, completely hidden. Clean look. Works great in modern homes or renos where space is tight.

🧩 L-Shape With Storage Wrap

Wraps around two walls — one for laundry, one for bathroom. Smart use of corners. Lets you separate mess from mirror.

3. Design Moves That Make It Work

• Use the same finishes across both zones — don’t mix styles

• Install pull-out hampers or tilt bins — game-changer

• Add drop-in laundry tubs that don’t dominate the space

• Go for overhead storage and full-height linen cupboards

• Think about where water drips — don’t put towels under the washer

• Use sliding doors or cavity sliders to free up space

It’s all about flow. Function. And not hating your life every time you do the washing.

4. What It Costs in Melbourne

• Basic combo fit-out: $15k–$20k

• Mid-tier rework (plumbing, joinery, lighting): $20k–$28k

• Full layout redesign with structural changes: $30k–$45k+

We price it properly from day one — no “Oh by the way…” halfway through the job.

5. The Usual Mistakes We Avoid

❌ Cramming in full-size appliances with no bench space
❌ Ugly splashbacks that don’t match the vanity
❌ No ventilation = fogged mirrors and mouldy walls
❌ Flat-pack cabinetry that warps before the job’s even finished

We design this stuff properly — like engineers, not interior influencers.

Let’s Build You a Room That Works Hard

At Bluestone Build Co., we’ve delivered bathroom-laundry combos that feel bigger, look sharper, and last longer. It’s not about doing more with less. It’s about doing smarter with what you’ve got.

📞 Let’s talk about your space today.
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