ROOMS
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tatjana plitt, courtesy of in-between architecture (left); eve wilson, courtesy of northbourne architecture + design (right)
EUROPEAN STYLE?
Combining your laundry and bathroom or kitchen is a great space-saver and it also means
“wet rooms” can be built together, saving space and money. “If you create a hybrid laundry
and bathroom space, you’ll still have a great range of options both stylistically and functionally,
while saving on the footprint of two separate rooms,” Daniela says. “Keeping things compact is
key, so choose tapware that takes up the least amount of space.” As this style of laundry is
integrated in key areas of the home, you’ll need to consider ventilation, noise, installation and
product selection carefully. “You’ll need to look at the depth and width of troughs, ensuring
you have enough space to fit certain styles and brands within the smaller space,” Daniela says.
“You’ll often find these laundry types will include a combined dryer and washer.”OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND
There’s no denying the laundry can be a place of chaos, but interior designer Nina Maya
Skrzynski (Ninamayainteriors.com) says there is a fail-safe tip to combat the perils of dirty
clothes. “Invest in a set of pocket doors,” she says. “These allow you to close the whole space
off when you want the laundry out of sight.” A
real living