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PHOTOGRAPHY: SIMON WHITBREAD (ABOVE), ARMELLE HABIB (OPPOSITE). STYLING: HEATHER NETTE KING (OPPOSITE). *CURRENCY CONVERSION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING dream clean Laundry looking a little lacklustre? Get excited about the place you wash your clothes in with the inspiring new designs and small-space solutions we’ve laid out for you. Too easy! space saver Interior designer Jacinta Woods wanted to save valuable floor space in her Sydney home by building the laundry into the hallway, and she has done so with artistic flair. This divine space-saving wash room (above) features an eye-catching colour palette and textural patterns – proof that small rooms can be big on style. “I wanted each space to be bespoke and unfold like a unique canvas,” Jacinta says. Going bold with colour in a small room is an opportunity to add personality to your home and make a feature out of what is a very functional space. In Jacinta’s laundry, matt-black tapware, sink and drawer pulls were an edgy and contemporary design choice, while the blue joinery conceals all manner of laundry essentials and appliances. The small sink makes the limited bench space user-friendly and practical, and open shelving is the perfect place for storing frequently used products within arm’s reach. What more could you want out of a laundry? CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT Haddon matt medium square tiles in White, $5 per sheet, Tile Cloud. Samsung 8.5kg/6kg front-load washer/dryer combo , $1199, Harvey Norman. Interior Expressions low-sheen acrylic paint in “ A washer/dryer is great for singles or a couple living in an apartment. It’s a set-and-forget system that will wash and dry your clothes but can only take small loads of washing” GARY BROWN, HARVEY NORMAN Blue Sapphire, $92 per 4L, Haymes Paint. Anodised S225BK pull handle in Matt Black, $10.56, Kethy.

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great connection Homeowners Adam and Shaila employed the creative services of Nick Travers, co-director of Melbourne’s Technē Architecture + Interior Design, to help them renovate their home and build this laundry. The result is a glorious space with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. They’ve paired a high ceiling with a full-length glass door, which makes it feel open and spacious while filling the room with natural light.

Overhead cabinetry has been extended to the ceiling to maximise every storage opportunity, and the pared-back style is complemented by a neutral colour palette and soft timber joinery. Sustainable concrete-look pressed-porcelain Maximum panels feature on the benchtops, and their UV stability means they won’t discolour and can even be used externally. The raw yet sophisticated look of the space is finished with bright white walls painted Dulux Lexicon Quarter.

little luxury Is there anything more classic than an all-white space? We think not, and it appears that Sydney interior designer Alexandra Kidd agrees. To keep this little laundry feeling large, Alexandra has chosen a timeless combination of white cabinetry with a marble benchtop and splashback, chrome fixtures and timber shelving. The result is undeniably high-end.

Using marble for both the narrow benchtop and splashback ensures a visually seamless finish, while the timber shelving adds much-needed texture and contrast to the whitewashed colour palette. A splash of white paint on the walls complements the marble, and two simple overhead shelves with a hanging area underneath increases the storage capacity, making clever use of all the available space.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT Calacatta Oro natural stone marble PHOTOGRAPHY: PABLO VEIGA (ABOVE), MAREE HOMER (OPPOSITE). STYLING: KERRIE-ANN JONES (OPPOSITE). *CURRENCY CONVERSION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING , from $1500 per sq m, CDK Stone. Manhattan stainless“ The laundry is no longer a hidden room with the door left closed. These days, it’s considered an extension of the kitchen or bathroom. So why shouldn’t it have a stone benchtop, detailed joinery or a stunning splashback?” ALEXANDRA KIDD, INTERIOR DESIGNER steel handle , from $13.70, Castella. AddWash 8.5kg/6kg washer/dryer combo , from $1349, Samsung. Fima Mast gooseneck kitchen mixer with pull-out spray, $559, Bathe. Dulux Wash&Wear paint in Natural White, $77.90 per 4L, Bunnings.

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hygge time Olli Ella lifestyle brand co-founder Chloe Brookman and her husband Charlie wanted their home to channel hygge, the Danish approach to lifestyle that focuses on comfort and cosiness above all else. This philosophy was extended to include their laundry.

Bathed in light and packed with personality, the generous space features floor-to ceiling open shelving and plywood joinery with cut-out handles, a streamlined alternative to traditional pulls. There’s ample room for Chloe to showcase some of her treasured homewares in slots that can become extra storage space if required. A floor rug ensures the laundry feels cosy, and the perfectly simple Freedom pendant light near the window adds textural interest to the otherwise neutral colour palette.

country chic For this beautiful country-style laundry, interior designer Melissa Koch has chosen a pale blue and white colour palette, which works particularly well with the chrome tapware and recessed panelling on the doors of the cabinetry.

All the appliances have been neatly tucked under the benchtop to maximise the usable work space, and the practical yet pretty 1901 Farmhouse sink from Heritage Building Centre completes the classic look. A drying rack between the two overhead cupboards cleverly adds extra room for hanging clothes without taking up floor space, and the tiled splashback softens the sleek stone benchtops by adding texture. In the corner, a Janus Face vase from Jardan is a nice decorative touch.

FROM TOP Bocal glass jar with lid, $6.95, Provincial Home Living. Dulux Wash&Wear PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM FERGUSON (ABOVE), CHRIS WARNES (OPPOSITE). STYLING: NATALIE WALTON (OPPOSITE), CLAIRE DELMAR (ABOVE) paint in Chanson, $91.55 per 4L, Bunnings. Twix finger mosaic tiles in Matt White, $89 per sq m, Teranova. 1901 Farmhouse Fireclay sink in White, $1150, Heritage Building. WH1260P1 12kg front-load washing machine , $1899, Fisher & Paykel. DH9060P1 9kg heat pump dryer, $2249, Fisher & Paykel.

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easy elegance A leafy outlook, neutral colour palette and beautiful joinery make this neat holiday-home laundry a visual delight. Owners Lauren and Michael initially contemplated building a cupboard laundry that was hidden away, but after re-evaluating their needs, decided to give the laundry its own space.

This design has plenty of room to move around in, and when the washing piles up it can be neatly tucked away out of sight. The custom joinery has been painted white so it blends inconspicuously with the Fisher & Paykel washer/dryer combo, while the farmhouse sink takes pride of place and makes a firm style statement. The basket from Imprint House and recycled-wood stool from Edde complete the laidback vibe.

hidden gem Beauty/lifestyle writer Nikki Yazxhi worked with her close friend, interior designer Nina Maya, on the renovation of Nikki’s Sydney home. Building this neat little laundry nook was just one of their clever space-saving solutions.

To maximise functionality, the appliances are stacked and cupboard space is concealed under the sink. Overhead shelves stretch towards the ceiling, providing muchneeded extra storage. The all-white colour palette and chrome tapware keeps the nook looking bright and open, and a splashback of patterned tiles adds interest, making the laundry feel curated rather than cluttered. It’s a great use of space behind mostly closed doors, and a real treat to reveal.

PHOTOGRAPHY: MAREE HOMER (THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE). STYLING: JACKIE BROWN (THIS PAGE), STEPHANIE POWELL (OPPOSITE)

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OPPOSITE, FROM TOP Italian terrazzo tile in #82 Honed, POA, Surface Gallery. Elysian kitchen mixer in White, $229.90, ABI Interiors. Lumbersider waterborne low-sheen paint in Havoc, $116.48, Resene. Interior Expressions low-sheen acrylic interior paint in Reef Oasis, $92 per 4L, Haymes Paint. LG Styler steam clothing care system , $2999, Harvey Norman. Mini triangle gloss mosaic tile in White, $120 per sq m, Teranova.

bold choice Although the bright blue cabinetry is the first thing your eye is drawn to in this laundry, the ingenious space-saving elements are what make it really special. Where the wall is higher, the washer and dryer have been stacked to minimise their footprint, while the cool orange drying rails act as design features leading the eye around the room. Using pattern on both the wall and floor tiles was a high-impact style choice and brings texture to the overall scheme. The room’s unusual shape and bold colour give it plenty of depth, resulting in a look as fashion-forward as some of the clothes that are washed there.

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