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Dream it
Awash with charm
Practical makeover
Savvy interior stylist Katy Thomas embraced the challenge to transform her laundry into a stylish, functional space on a tight budget Laundry upgrade cost
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Words Kylie Jackes. Photography & styling Katy Thomas. Some photographs feature products from suppliers other than Bunnings. •Timbers and wall linings vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.
hen interior stylist Katy Thomas and her husband Hugh bought their home on the Victorian south coast, they were keen to put their own stamp on KATY THOMAS it. Having changed all the flooring @katythomasstudio and given the walls a fresh coat of white, Katy planned to continue their soft coastal look into the laundry. “It had no bench space, no practical storage and the open wire shelves were a mess. I’d just shut the door and didn’t want to go in there,” she recalls. Katy tracked down a budget-friendly combination of materials to create the look she was after. “I started researching products at Bunnings, created a wish list online and everything I wanted came in under $1,300,” she explains. Key features included a timber benchtop and open shelves, flatpack cabinetry, a panel splashback and black hardware, against a serene backdrop of white and grey. Apart from enlisting a plumber and electrician, Katy and Hugh completed the makeover themselves in a week and a half, diligently painting and putting together cabinetry, often after their three young daughters had gone to bed.
“White paint can completely transform a space and it’s a great place to start when renovating” Katy Thomas interior stylist
Approx
$1,300
Shelf life
110mm x 32mm x 2.4mm Tasmanian oak DAR timber, $90, I/N: 0073153•
Before
Bedford 900mm 2 door high moisture resistant wall cabinet in White, $118, I/N: 0028636, and 884mm x 604mm x 604mm 2 door high moisture resistant base cabinet in White, $163, I/N: 2666631. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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