The Block 2022

Concealing the clutter that accumulates with family living, Scotty and his team have created a multifunctional laundry that provides plenty of storage and style. The monochromatic colour palette ties the room with the nearby kitchen, achieved by Shaker-inspired Sierra cabinetry in Black Matt paired with marble-look Caesarstone® countertops in Aterra Blanca. Two new Freedom Kitchens handle styles have been included, the matte black Hampton Cups and Diecast Zinc Bars adding texture to enhance the other finishes. With a focus on ensuring the utility of the room, the washing and folding zones have been placed side by side, while keeping cleaning products within easy reach within cupboards. A hanging rail has been placed above a white ceramic Turner Hastings sink, allowing for clothes to drip or air dry. Tall storage with hanging space is found at one end, while at the other the Arched Pet Bed from Freedom Kitchens provides the perfect sleeping zone for any beloved fur child.

Simple and functional, the mudroom sits within the laundry, offering a comfortable seating bench, and additional storage. Hooks allow for easy hanging of coats and bags, while an open shelf and wall cupboards above provide room for extra storage. Open Sierra Black Matt cabinetry below the cushioned bench provide space for shoes which can be concealed within pull-out baskets.

Rachel and Ryan delivered a laundry that balances style with substance. The washing machine and clothes dryer, both from Euromaid, have been placed side by side, producing a generous Caesarstone® Primordia benchtop above. Slim Shaker-style Cora cabinetry in Amaro has been used throughout, with Solid Brass Knob and 160mm Solid Brass Bar Pull handles providing the perfect level of contrast and glamour.

Laundry design ideas abound in this space. Here, storage is king, with tall linen cupboards framing a large window which brings in plenty of natural light. A bank of cupboards sits below the window, some containing internal drawers, allowing easy organisation of various laundry and cleaning essentials. Open shelving breaks up the banks of joinery while providing the perfect space for displaying styling décor.

Mirroring the neutral colour palette of the laundry, the mudroom is as practical as it is stylish. Rachel and Ryan selected Cora Amaro cabinetry with Solid Brass Knob and 160mm Solid Brass Bar Pull handles, both in a Dull Brushed Nickel finish, creating a seamless look between their laundry and kitchen. The galley-style design has been divided into two zones. A seating zone, with open storage under a bench seat, provides easy storage of boots and shoes. On either side sit broom and linen cupboards, providing ample storage. Opposite, the inclusion of the Samsung Air Dresser as well as more tall storage, including a tandem pantry, ensure that this mudroom is an important addition to the home.

An exciting addition to House 4 and worthy of being on any home tour, Dylan and Jenny have designed a winning laundry that ticks all the boxes. Echoing the colour palette of their kitchen, the room showcases Freedom Kitchens’ new Sierra IV cabinetry which features a 40mm rail door profile for a contemporary take on the classic Shaker look. The Dry Sage colour of the doors marry perfectly with Oak Woodgrain exposed shelving, Caesarstone® Riverlet benchtops and matte brass handles. Warm LED Strip lighting illuminates the tiled splashback and joinery. Spanning a generous 4 metres, the cleaning portion of the laundry consists of a sink and tap, wall cabinets, Samsung appliances and a span of countertop, perfect for folding and sorting clothes. Within the floor cupboards 3 Laundry Wire Baskets and Inner Drawers provide plenty of storage and easy organisation. Opposite, banks of tall cabinetry make space for storing items such as brooms, mops, and ironing boards, as well as shelving for linen, and room for a Samsung AirDresser.

Flowing on from the laundry, Dylan and Jenny’s winning mudroom has been designed to be the perfect place to enter and exit the home. With plenty of space to store shoes, bags, coats, and the like, the design also includes another sink and tap, ideal for washing off muddy boots after being out in the countryside! Sierra IV Dry Sage and Oak Wood joinery, a Caesarstone® Riverlet bench and Hampton Wide Cup Pull and Round Knob in Matt Brass handles evoke the ease and charm of the Farmhouse style. A wealth of storage has been achieved with the inclusion of wall and floor cabinets on both sides of the galley-style layout. The seating nook is a stylish and practical touch, with open cubby holes beneath the bench which can be left open or filled with pull-out baskets. There’s even concealed hanging space for coats, plus a cupboard for TV data items.