Laundry Renovations Melbourne: Smart Designs, Big Impact

Let’s be honest — most laundries in Melbourne homes were never designed to be beautiful or practical. They’re cramped, dark, hidden behind bi-fold doors, or stuck in a back corner of the garage.

But that’s changing.

Right now, Melbourne homeowners are transforming their laundries into high-function, high-style spaces — and rethinking how these areas fit into their homes and routines.

1. What a Modern Laundry Actually Needs

Forget the old tub-in-the-corner setup. A well-designed laundry should:

• Handle washing, drying, folding, sorting, and storing — without feeling cluttered

• Blend seamlessly with your home’s style

• Be easy to clean and use daily (because let’s face it… it’s constant)

2. Popular Laundry Layouts That Actually Work

• Side-by-Side Appliances
  Perfect for bench space and folding. Ideal for standard width rooms.

• Stacked Washer/Dryer with Tall Storage
  Great for tight spaces — especially in townhouses or inner-Melbourne terraces.

• European-Style Built-In Laundries
  Disguised behind cabinetry, often inside the kitchen or hallway. Minimalist, functional, and space-saving.

• Combined Laundry/Bathroom Zones
  Common in Melbourne renos where space is tight. If done well, they feel like one seamless, usable room — not two jobs crammed together.

3. Design Details That Make a Difference

Here’s where most renovations go wrong — they forget the daily-use stuff:

• Pull-out hampers for sorting dirty clothes

• Wall-mounted drying racks for rainy weeks

• Drop-in tubs that don’t dominate the room

• Overhead cabinets + underbench drawers to make every inch work harder

• LED strip lighting under overheads for visibility and polish

• Durable benchtops that can handle baskets, bleach, and heat

4. Our Favourite Laundry Makeovers in Melbourne

We’ve converted:

• A pokey cupboard laundry in Glenroy into a sleek Euro-style pull-out with timber panel doors

• A garage-laundry in Taylors Hill into a tiled, fully integrated utility room with a dog wash station

• A combined ensuite/laundry in Coburg into two distinct zones that don’t compete for space

Your laundry shouldn’t feel like a downgrade. Done right, it becomes one of your most efficient rooms.

5. What Does a Laundry Renovation Cost in Melbourne?

• Simple Makeover (cosmetic only)
  Fresh cabinetry, appliances, splashback
  $8,000–$12,000

• Mid-Range Renovation
  Plumbing changes, new layout, custom joinery
  $12,000–$18,000

• Full Utility Upgrade
  New fit-out, lighting, storage zones, structural changes
  $18,000–$25,000+

We tailor each job to the space and goals — not a one-size-fits-all flat pack.

Let’s Transform Your Laundry — Properly.

Whether you want a minimalist hideaway or a hardworking full-room upgrade, we’ll design your laundry to match the way you live — not just the way it looks on Pinterest.

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