Update your laundry on a budget
Let's face it, laundries are the neglected utility room in the house and most of the time the door stays closed. Even though your laundry isn't the main attraction of your home, it's still nice to have a laundry space that is both stylish and functional. The laundry is the last room in the house renovators think about investing money and time. A laundry can add extra storage space for household items you would prefer to be kept hidden.
Make a budget and leave a little wiggle room for unexpected costs including proper tools you need to perform the renovation.
Below are top ideas for updating your laundry on a budget.
Get your layout right Spend time designing a floor plan before you jump to buying expensive fixtures. If you're working with a minimal space, keep the layout simple and start with the necessary items; a storage solution, bench top and washing machine. Work with your existing plumbing layout to cut costs therefore more room to budget for cabinetry, finishes and appliances.
Storage
The key to laundry renovations is functionality, space and low maintenance. Install cabinets and floating shelves to store detergents, brooms, mops and other household items. Flat pack cabinets are the cheapest option and can easily cut costs. Having a good storage system can help reduce the amount of clutter in the laundry. If space is limited, stacking a front loader washing machine and dryer on top of eachother can be an easy solution and more room for storage.
Wall mounts and foldable items
Depending on how big your living space is, you may find your laundry has limited room to fit necessary appliances. Wall mounts and foldable items can be a great solution and will help reduce the amount of clutter. Ironing boards mounted on the wall or door, retractable clotheslines and clothes horses can all help add more space to your laundry.
Update splashback tiles and fresh paint
A quick and low cost solution to add texture and colour into your laundry space is to update your splashback tiles. Switch out tired tiles for a fresh colour palette or pattern to give your laundry a fresh look. Painting over tiles is another low cost option and will save time. Clean the tiles first so the paint is free from dirt and grease. Follow paint instructions, check for paint drying and curing times. Another budget friendly DIY solution is applying a fresh coat of paint to the room or adding a feature wall.
Add minimal interiors
Placing indoor plants on a shelf or bench top can add to the atmosphere of your DIY laundry update. The number of plants is up to you and how much space you have, also adding artwork to your laundry space on a feature wall can help enhance the feel and be the finishing touch.
Whether your laundry is small or large, a DIY renovation doesn't need to break the bank and can be time effective. All you need is a floor plan and a budget to turn your cluttered laundry into a spacious fresh room.