Laundry

Experts tell how to turn the workhorse of the home into an organised and stylish space you’ll want to spend time in

How to update your laundry, whether you're just wanting to give it a glow-up or a full-on renovation.

A laundry you'll look forward to spending time in? You better believe it.

How to make our new favourite room – the laundry – a functional and practical space that’s full of style Unlike the kitchen, we don’t really expect to be enamoured by a laundry. That’s because this hard-working room is normally all function and no frills. But when a laundry delivers the unexpected – beautiful design […]

Before you surrender to your regular wash-dry-fold cycle, try some of these smart laundry solutions. They may just save you time and effort The battle of the washing pile is a war that is being waged in households across the country. Although these never-ending loads of laundry may feel like an evitable part of being […]

Laundries that are relegated to the garage sometimes miss out on receiving the same stylish treatment as the house. This one proves you can still have a chic, all-white laundry in this normally messy space. Meet + greet Nick Bosanac, 38 (builder and co-owner of Nick Bosanac Builders, and comedian), Kylie Bosanac, 37 (co-owner and office […]

After an extensive arson attack left their house damaged, this resilient family have completely re-built. Take a look at their new, stylish laundry below Meet + greet Donna Grigor, 45 (approx!), owner of Grigor Construction, which works with Golden Homes building new homes in Franklin, Manukau, Pukekohe, Waiuku, Papakura and Beachlands. Why have you installed […]

With its herringbone oak benchtop, white hexagon tiles and bagged-brick splashback, this laundry is anything but ordinary. Take a look below Meet + greet Philly Lyus, 37 (interior designer at Philly Lyus Design and DMI Homestagers), Nick Lyus, 38 (real estate agent), Harry, 10, George, 7, and Sofia, 5, plus Vader the pooch. Why have […]

A small space renovation gave this family of five a stylish cupboard laundry that met all their needs in terms of storage, bench space and functionality Meet + greet Becky Lewis, 38 (full-time mum with a background in interior design), Greg Lewis, 40 (national engineering manager), Levi, 9, Finn, 7, and Indiana, 3. Why have you […]

When space is tight, a compact laundry that utilises every nook and cranny is key. Here’s how to decide where to put yours if you have limited space Bathroom The great thing about creating a laundry area in your bathroom is that, since your laundry is already ground zero for dirty laundry (hello used towels […]

When space is tight, a compact laundry that utilises every nook and cranny is key. Here are our top tips to help make small laundries feel bigger Mudrooms and large laundry areas may be all the rage, but not all of us have the space for such luxuries. Compact laundries get the job done in […]

When space is tight, a small laundry that utilises every nook and cranny is key Mudrooms and large laundry areas may be all the rage, but not all of us have the space for such luxuries. Compact laundries get the job done in a fraction of the space and are ideal for petite homes, apartments […]

This must-have product is your cost-effective solution to creating a dream laundry space you love to be in We spend so much time in the dull cycle of washing, drying and folding laundry that it makes sense to want a well-designed space that will make you feel happy. Despite often being overlooked as just a […]

When it comes to the dreaded laundry cycle, PlaceMakers show us a bit of organisation and clever storage can make a world of difference How to organise your home to make the dreaded laundry cycle easier Doing the laundry is easily one of the most annoying household chores. The key to streamlining the process is […]

Is there anything better than sinking into bed with freshly washed sheets? Persil are making that all the more satisfying with their new Dual Capsules with built-in stain removers Editor of Your Home and Garden Kristina Rapley shares her favourite laundry hacks 1. Washing I love crisp white sheets but they’re so impractical and can […]

Because of the out of sight, out of mind nature of laundry rooms, they often fall victim excess clutter. Here’s how to create an organised laundry Although a busy area of the home, a laundry often tends to get overlooked when it comes to storage. Many are too small, lack organisation and are a magnet […]

Endless piles of laundry don’t seem so bad when you can do the washing in a space as stylish as these rooms  8 stylish laundry rooms that will make you love doing the washing 1. This laundry room brings stylish flair to a usually stale space This Scandinavian-inspired space is a prime example of style and function. […]

Colourful wallpaper and functional design has helped this family to add a bit of fun to the time they spend in their laundry room Bright wallpaper helps to liven up a dull laundry room Who lives here? Neil and Fiona Inns, Anthony, 22, Alex, 20, and Elliot, 13, plus Ruby the dog. What was it […]

From it’s ample storage, creatively placed sink and cute lost sock board, there’s a lot to love in this bright, airy laundry Inside a bright laundry room with loads of functional style Sam and Georgina Tucker, Jeremy, 4, and Hadleigh, 2. Before We bought our house in 2015 and the laundry was a 1970s masterpiece […]

The happiness generated by a well-planned laundry should not be underestimated. This Scandinavian-inspired space is a prime example of style and function Meet and greet Nick and Abby Maire, Olivia 8, and Max, 5. This laundry room brings stylish flair to a usually stale space When we moved into the house five years ago we were […]

For this Auckland family, a large, functional laundry was essential for their home. We discover the process behind their monochromatic design Meet and greet Mark and Rebecca Davidson, Molly 7, and Harry, 4. An Auckland home gets a generous black and white laundry We wanted enough space so we could do anything laundry-related in the […]

This makeover turned a ramshackle wash room into a streamlined laundry in just over a week This laundry went from dark and dusty to industrial chic Who lives here? Ashwini Singh (personal assistant). Where is it? Avondale, Auckland. Lived here for… four years. How long did the makeover take? Just over a week. Who was […]

 Ashwini Singh was the lucky winner of the Your Home and Garden Then & Now makeover with Mitre 10, which saw her awarded a laundry makeover worth $5000 The makeover package included a full laundry solution covering everything from the cabinetry to the tiles and installation. Her Avondale, Auckland laundry was transformed with: Cabinetry in Nouveau foil in ‘Havana […]