How to Complete a Full Laundry Renovation
A well-planned laundry renovation can transform this often-overlooked space into one of the most functional areas in your home. Beyond making chores easier, a stylish and practical laundry can boost your property’s value and enhance everyday convenience.
At Ross’s Discount Home Centre, we’ve been helping Perth homeowners renovate for over 50 years with affordable, high-quality products like laundry cabinets, laundry sinks, and storage solutions. Whether you’re aiming for a sleek modern design or a cosy, functional layout, our range has everything you need to achieve your goals.
This guide will walk you through the essentials—from planning layouts to choosing fixtures—so you can create a laundry that’s both beautiful and efficient. Let’s dive in!
Laundry Layout
The first step in any laundry renovation is evaluating the layout. Take a close look at your current setup and ask yourself, “Is this layout efficient?” and “Can I redesign it to maximise functionality and make better use of the space?”
Often, limited space prevents configuration changes, but there may be vertical space available. Thus, it’s essential to look at the entire area, not just the washing machine, dryer, and tub placement. Speaking of washing machines and dryers, is stacking these appliances on top of one another an option to maximise space? In my case, the hot water system was in my laundry, and I chose to relocate it outside to maximise space. Is this something you can do?
Consider access to the clothesline in the layout design as well. Is it easy to access from the laundry? Do the doors of my washing machine and dryer open in a direction that aligns with the overall design of the space? Another consideration for the layout is sound. If you’re savvy with your money and choose to run your washing machine and dryer at off-peak times, generally between 10 pm and 7 am, do you need to consider acoustic installation to minimise running noise? R2.5 wall installation restricts the transmission of exterior noise travelling through the walls and into the home. It will enable you to save money running your laundry appliances at off-peak times.
Struggling to plan the perfect layout for your laundry? Start by sketching it out! Measure the length and depth of your space, then transfer those dimensions to paper. For a more advanced approach, try our free 3D kitchen planner. While designed for kitchens, it works just as effectively for laundry spaces. Another great tool is Floorplanner.com, which I recently used during my own home renovation to fantastic results.
Laundry Products
Once you have mapped out your laundry space and established the layout, it is beneficial to explore the available product options.
Laundry Units
A simple laundry unit featuring an all-in-one laundry cabinet and sink is ideal for those on a tight budget. Ross’s Discount Home Centre has your complete laundry solution for as little as $275.00. A couple of options to consider include the Nugleam™ 35L Soft Close Laundry Unit, which is a low $410.00, and the NuGleam Standard Laundry Unit, priced at just $340.00.
These affordable options leave plenty of room in the budget to splurge on feature tiles and splashback tiles or even brand new laundry appliances – we can help you out with these items also!
Laundry Benchtops and Sinks
If you want to upgrade your laundry to match your kitchen and bathroom, opt for a laundry benchtop with an overmount or undermount sink. You can also remain budget-conscious. With your choice of laminate benchtops or quartz stone benchtops available and an array of laundry sinks starting at just $175.00, Ross’s Discount Home Centre has something to tame all budgets, including those with no budgets! Some of our most popular sinks include the Circo 6 Litre Multi-Purpose Sink, priced at $195.00, and the Squareline Plus 42L Utility Sink, at $440.00.
Which type of laundry sink is right for you? Our comprehensive guide to choosing the right laundry tub looks at the types, size, features, design, and aesthetics available to help you make the best decision for your laundry space.
Laundry Cabinets
No fully functional laundry is complete without storage. If space permits, base cabinets and overhead cupboards are a convenient addition to any laundry renovation. They provide much-needed storage for unsightly cleaning agents and detergents and will help keep hazardous substances away from kids. And, of course, they add value to the design!
When planning a laundry layout with cabinets, it also pays to include a laundry broom closet in the design. The simple inclusion of such a cupboard will provide essential storage for brooms, mops, and even ironing boards. Keep everything out of sight for guests.
Ross’s Discount Home Centre has a mammoth range of laundry cabinets, including wall cabinets and base cabinets, that are high in quality and low in price. Be sure to view our extensive range before locking in laundry cabinetry from other suppliers.
If you need personal assistance designing your laundry space, please call Ross’s Discount Home Centre on (08) 9378 2233. We have dedicated kitchen/laundry salespersons who can advise the best layout and product selections to meet your budget and space.
Now, there is more to think about than laundry units, benchtops, sinks, and cabinetry. Don’t overlook tapware and tiles.
Laundry Tapware
In the past, it’s easy to see why tapware might not necessarily need something to get excited about. That has now changed. Laundry tapware, including washing machine tapware, can make as big a statement as your splashback tiles. You need only look at our new range of luxury brush tapware to see how tapware design has improved over the years.
To make a statement with your laundry tapware, consider a brushed gold, brushed nickel or brushed gunmetal laundry tap, which we currently have in-store at Ross’s Discount Home Centre. Paired with our laundry cabinet range, these taps become an instant statement piece. For something more traditional and economical, consider our Round Hi-rise Sink Mixer, priced at just $160.00, and the functional Elle Project Stainless Steel Mixer, which is just $120.00.
Laundry Tiles
Tiles are the most common material for laundries due to their waterproof properties. Tiles are great for laundry flooring, walls, and as a feature splashback. Your tile choice will have a significant impact on your design. They can define the entire design style or be subtle to let your cabinetry shine.
If you’re on a budget, you may choose only to tile the splashback, or you may choose to tile the entire room; this is a personal choice that will ultimately be budget-driven. Either way, know that Ross’s Discount Home Centre has the latest tile trends at the lowest prices in Perth.
For those looking to make a designer statement with a trending feature tile, consider the brand-new Garden Green Feature Tile at $9.95 per tile or the always popular and very economical Gloss White Wall Tile 10x30cm at just $30.00 per square metre. Our Gloss White Wall Tile 30x60cm, at only $25.00, is a fantastic wall tile choice.
Having all the products on hand ready for your tradespeople is essential. It’s hard to match their schedules with your renovation plans, so to avoid delays from long product orders, make sure to order everything before starting your renovation.
Thankfully, this won’t be a problem if you order your laundry renovation products from Ross’s Discount Home Centre, as we have everything in stock, ready to walk out the door. If you are ordering online, allow 3-5 days for delivery.
Laundry Demolition
Now the fun starts! Demolition. If you are taking on the demolition project yourself, there are a few things to consider before you start smashing away. For example, because I was relocating my hot water system, I had to have a plumber and an electrician come and disconnect, relocate, and reconnect my hot water system before I could start. I also chose to change the location of my laundry sink, which meant my plumber also had to disconnect my existing plumbing. If plumbing and especially electrical work will be altered in your laundry renovation, call in the experts—safety is paramount.
With the plumbing and electrical work already sorted, it’s time to start the demolition. Believe it or not, there’s actually a proper order to follow when tackling a home demo. It’s not just about grabbing a sledgehammer and smashing things until the place is torn apart.
Demotion, done right, is done in the reverse order of installation. So, start by removing all fixtures from the room: cabinets, sinks, tapware etc. Once the space is vacant, move your attention to the room itself. If your laundry renovation calls for re-tiling, you’ll need to remove the plasterboard from the walls and re-sheet them. Start by removing the skirting and architraves, then remove the nails from the plasterboard. You can then smash away at the plaster and ease it out from the wall to reveal the frame.
Laundry Renovation
Once the demo is complete, the real fun begins! The key to any renovation is planning and excellent time management. Everything needs to be coordinated like a carefully planned synchronised swimming routine. By this, I mean the plumbers and electricians need to be scheduled ahead of the plasterer. The plasterboard needs fitting and setting before the tiler can start, and the tiling needs to be complete before the products and fixtures can be fit.
Tradespeople
If you are undergoing a complete laundry renovation, then the following tradespeople will be required, and in this order:
- Plumber
- Electrician (may not be applicable to your renovation)
- Plasterer
- Tiler
Everything else you should be able to do yourself with the help of Ross’s Discount Home Centre. Remember, our cabinets come pre-assembled for easy installation, so you shouldn’t need to engage a builder or cabinet maker for your bathroom renovation.
To find the best tradies for the job, turn to the internet. Search for tradies near you on Google and Facebook Marketplace. I found very reliable tradies from both resources. It pays to request three quotes from each trade and look at their online presence for reviews and examples of their work. This is especially important with plasterers and tilers; you want a quality finish.
Conclusion
Renovating a laundry can be a lengthy project, but it is a relatively straightforward one, provided you do it right. Begin by examining your current arrangement and considering potential enhancements to optimise space and enhance functionality. Finalise the layout and choose quality products suitable to your space and within the restraints of your budget. Demolish your old laundry the right way and organise tradespeople in the right sequence to avoid any issues. For additional guidance, be sure to check out our expert laundry design tips to ensure your new space is as functional as it is beautiful.
Show your laundry some love with a full laundry renovation, made easy with Ross’s Discount Home Centre. Regardless of your budget, you can pull off a laundry renovation with our help. Regardless of your budget, our extensive laundry product range offers the right products at competitive prices. We have everything you need to complete a laundry renovation in Perth, including laundry cabinets, laundry units, laundry benchtops, laundry sinks, laundry taps, laundry tiles, and much, much more—all in stock and ready for shipment to prevent any delays in your reno project.
View our product range online, or head into our ever-expanding showroom at 57 James Street, Guildford, for personalised service and advice. We have dedicated kitchen and laundry salespersons to help you design and select your laundry product.
To make sure your laundry renovation goes as planned, read our article, 4 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Laundry, and if you’re renovating on a budget, learn how to create a flawless budget laundry for under $3,000.