LAUNDRY

Tucked away behind the kitchen, the laundry is yet another example of Leighton’s clever handiwork, painted in Dulux Monument to match the kitchen cabinetry. “We rebuilt the laundry in the same space as the original because we liked the idea of having somewhere to hide away unsightly utilities, and it allowed easy access to the clothesline on the side of the house,” explains Carly, who wanted to ensure there was no washing line disrupting her backyard design.

Oak bowl knobs sourced from Kethy on the cupboards are a small, but well-considered, nod to the home’s timber motif, and a handcut subway tile splashback adds organic texture to soften the functional space.