Love your laundry Transform this hard-working room with space-saving solutions

THE LITTLE WORK ZONE THAT PACKS IN A LOT

The laundry is one of the hardest-working rooms in your home, so even the smallest reno will make a big di erence. If space is limited, you need to make the most of every nook and cranny. Flat-pack cabinets give you that built-in look, and a few clever ideas using vertical space for drying and storage can double your bench space.

SLIDEOUT BENCH

Gather your supplies

• Benchtop Kaboodle 2400 x 600 x 36mm Hevea (bench offcut)

• Push-to-open drawer runners (1 pair)

You’ll also need Circular saw; tape measure; pencil; jigsaw; drill; 3mm drill bit

For you to note

When working with tight tolerances, check parts for fit aer each step.

Here’s how

STEP 1 Use a circular saw to cut benchtop to suit width of washing machine opening. Measure at front and back in case the opening is not square. STEP 2 Mark sides of bench for the rebate the drawer runners will fit into.

STEP 3 Cut the rebate using the circular saw. Finish the corner with a jigsaw for a neat finish.

STEP 4 Predrill and screw one part of the drawer runners to rebates and the other part to the sides of the appliance cabinet panels. Position these parts so the front of the bench will be flush with the panels and level with the adjacent bench.

STEP 5 Slide drawer runners together and check for fit. If the benchtop is tight or doesn’t run smoothly, you will have to trim the benchtop rebates slightly. Take the tiniest amount off each time and continually check for fit so you don’t end up cuŽing off too much.

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A SLIDE-OUT BENCH AND COLLAPSIBLE BASKET ARE A DYNAMIC DUO ON WASH DAY. FOR PROJECT SUPPLIES, SEE OUR STOCKISTS PAGE