Laundries
The laundry might be one of the smallest and most functional rooms in your home, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a pleasure to use every day. With thoughtful design and clever manufacturing, you can take the humble laundry to a whole new level. With extra storage space and options like built-in ironing boards, space for hampers and hanging clothes, pull-out hampers, and a robot vacuum garage, we can create an extraordinary laundry.
A small space with a big job to do
Your laundry needs to provide space for washing, drying, folding and storing clothes, and your household cleaning products. But a well-designed laundry can do much more than that. It can make everyday household tasks easier, hide away the mess and provide valuable storage for all the things you don’t necessarily want on display.
When you sit down with us to talk about your new laundry, we begin by discussing how you and your family use it. Do you have a washing machine and dryer side by side, or would stacking them one on top of the other save you some valuable floor space? Do you need a large laundry tub, somewhere to hang clothes, or do you dream of some additional bench space for folding? And there are the boring yet practical things like where do you store detergents, cleaning products, baskets, mops and the vacuum cleaner?
Once we understand your needs, we can design a laundry that makes the very best use of the available space while fitting in beautifully with the rest of your home.
Custom laundry design options
Custom laundry design is all about making the most of every centimetre. With expert guidance and custom cabinetry, awkward corners, narrow walls and limited floor space can all be turned into useful storage. And because every home is different, custom joinery allows us to work with the space you actually have rather than forcing your laundry to fit a standard-sized cabinet.
We can help you consider the best layout for your appliances, benchtops, sinks, cupboards and shelving, as well as the smaller details that can make a big difference to how your laundry works. Clever drawer configurations, pull-outs, tall cupboards, adjustable shelving and dedicated spaces for laundry baskets or cleaning equipment can help keep everything organised and within easy reach. We can also design around your existing appliances, or plan the cabinetry around new appliances if you’d like to take the opportunity to upgrade.
Beautiful laundries for every budget
Whether you’re creating a luxurious laundry as part of a new home or simply want to make a small existing laundry work much better, our custom approach means we can design a solution around your priorities. You don’t need a huge laundry or a huge budget to create a space you’ll love using every day. We manufacture and install laundries for every space and budget, with a wide range of materials, finishes and hardware. Our friendly designers can help you make smart choices about where to invest and where to save money, so you get the functionality, durability and appearance you want without spending where you don’t need to.
Custom laundry manufacturing
Once you’ve approved your new laundry design and you’re happy with your selection of materials and fittings, the next step is to send your design to our factory nearby in Silverdale.
Our state-of-the-art joinery workshop combines traditional cabinetmaker craftsmanship with the latest computer-controlled manufacturing technology. Your laundry is manufactured precisely to the approved design, using the materials and hardware you’ve selected.
The result is custom laundry joinery made specifically for your home, with the high standards of fit, finish and attention to detail everyone gets from The Kitchen People.
Custom laundry installation
At The Kitchen People, we recognise that installation is a specialist skill of its own, so we employ an experienced team to install your custom joinery.
Because your laundry is measured as part of the design process, your cabinetry is made specifically for the space. This is particularly important in laundries, where getting the relationship between appliances, cabinetry, plumbing and available space right can make all the difference. We can also coordinate with other trades such as plumbers and electricians where required, helping make the installation process as straightforward as possible.
Is a custom laundry for you?
Off-the-shelf cabinets are designed around standard dimensions, but your home isn’t standard. On the other hand, a custom laundry can make use of the space from floor to ceiling, work around your appliances, and create extra storage – which is especially exciting if you have a small, awkward or unusually shaped space that takes skill to exploit effectively.
Laundry, mudroom or utility room?
Your laundry doesn’t necessarily have to be just a laundry. Modern homes often need hardworking spaces that perform several functions. If there is space, we can easily incorporate storage for shoes and coats, pet supplies, cleaning equipment, linen, outdoor clothing or other household items into your laundry design. A laundry can also be combined with a mudroom, utility space or storage area, creating a highly practical multi-purpose room.
Let’s get started
If you have a new laundry, laundry renovation or awkward space that you’d like to make more functional, get in touch with us at The Kitchen People today.
You’re welcome to visit our Millwater Design Centre or give us a call or send us an email using the contact form on this website.