DREAM IT
SMART DESIGN With a deep sink and pull-out mixer tap, this small space can handle big messes
Hidden depths SLIDING DOORS REVEAL A COMPACT DIY LAUNDRY THAT PUNCHES ABOVE ITS WEIGHT
Photography Kaboodle Kitchen. Reproduction of colours may vary due to lighting and the printing process.
Words SHELLEY TUSTIN
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ack of space is a common prompt for a laundry reno but, in the case of this unit, the issue was too much space. “You could have had four machines in there!” says homeowner Ben. “It was the sort of room you’d have for a big family.” For a two-bedroom apartment this was too much of a good thing, so the laundry was reconfigured into a cupboard tucked behind sliding doors.
Choosing Kaboodle Kitchen cabinetry was a no-brainer – the same finishes are in the enlarged kitchen/dining area, giving a sense of cohesion, plus Ben was comfortable putting it together with help from friends. “We’re the type of guys who will YouTube it until we work it out!” he says. Ben further flexed his DIY muscles, taking on the tiling, plastering and painting, to create a space that’s as good-looking as it is functional.
ABOVE Custom sliding doors hide the workspace and form a striking feature bunnings |
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