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How to design a laundry
Overview
There are a few things to consider when planning out your laundry. We'll take you through the best places to put your washing machine, how much storage you'll need, and ideas for choosing your colour scheme.
Steps
Mark the plumbing locations in your laundry design
Key to your layout is where the plumbing is located in your laundry. You can move where the taps and waste outlets are positioned, but keeping them where they are will save you a lot of money in plumbing bills.
Work out the space and storage needs for your laundry design
Measure the dimensions of all the key laundry appliances and storage you need. It helps to make a list of everything you need to store in the laundry like your brooms, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. Remember that you can never have too much storage space.
Work out where your power points need to be in your laundry design
Having enough power points and putting them in the right position can improve a laundry a huge amount. You'll will need one point for each appliance, including the iron if you are planning to iron in the laundry. Make sure you position them away from your sink.
Plan the lay out of your laundry design
Start with where your trough and washing machine will sit and work out everything else from there. The closer they sit to an external door, the easier it is to take your washing outside. Use your floor plan or a sketch to help you with this step.
Work out the colour scheme and finishes for your laundry room
Once you know where everything sits in the room, start thinking about your colour scheme and finishes. Use a set of samples and swatches to make this part of the job easier. If you find you have extra space, consider finishes like a towel rail and a built in ironing board.
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Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.