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Save time doing laundry so you can do more of what you love Photographer: Kristina Soljo Most of us spend hours washing, drying and folding laundry every single week – often, doing one, two, or even three loads of laundry in addition to all the other cleaning tasks on our lists. While having clean clothes and linens is […]

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In terms of design, laundries used to be way down on the list of priorities after the kitchen, bathroom and living space. Until recently. Now, we’re all about creating a great-looking space that can be admired in the same way as a bathroom upgrade. At the heart though, laundries are still the workhorse of the […]

Brush up your painting skills and brighten your wash days There’s no two ways about it, doing laundry is a chore so why not inject a sense of fun into it with a quick refresh? I painted a striped ceiling, used blackboard paint to make a blackboard, stencilled a word onto the wall, then added […]

Inspired washer and dryer technology delivers a laundry list of benefits for switched-on renovators Laundry appliances are the workhorses of the modern home – quietly chugging away in a back room or a hall cupboard, making busy lives easier. Now new innovations in design and technology have made them smarter, more user-friendly and better-looking than […]

Show who you really are and elevate your space with Samsung’s Bespoke Home range Your home is a reflection of who you are, so if a stainless steel refrigerator feels a little run of the mill, Samsung’s Bespoke range of home appliances gives you options. For example, customise your Samsung fridge exterior with colour panels […]

The homewares that make laundry day enjoyable Doing laundry can sometimes feel daunting, so perhaps it’s time to dabble in some laundry room decorating. If you’re wondering how you can make your laundry room pretty, with the right products (think vibrant laundry baskets to gorgeous ironing board covers), doing your laundry can be an effortless and satisfying […]

How to make a mudroom anytime, anywhere With winter looming, a mudroom has become an important place to counter outdoor clutter creeping into your living space. From wet umbrellas and dirty shoes to sandy towels, a mudroom isn’t only a place to contain mess, it’s a place to put order into a household just as […]

The winner of the Resene Small Room Awards harnesses the great outdoors through a love of colour Andrea Kurth’s decision to paint a punchy and playful mural on a white wall in her “plain” laundry turned out to be a winning move. The judges of the Resene Small Room Awards 2022 loved Andrea’s ingenious use […]

Cluttered laundry? Get organised with these tips Despite being shrines to cleanliness, laundries often become cluttered with cleaning products, piles of clothing and other household paraphernalia. Whether you’re lucky enough to have a spacious laundry where you can wash, dry, fold and store all your cleaning essentials, or a compact European-style laundry that houses only […]

A white laundry wall is transformed with playful motifs from nature A white wall in Andrea Kurth’s laundry had always bugged her, calling the space “so plain”. The Taupiri local wanted to do something that could be painted on top of the existing coat of Resene Black White, rather than repainting the wall entirely. A […]

A love-at-first-sight feeling helped transform this bathroom and laundry When it came to the walls in her laundry, Selese Rowe knew what she wanted but had to convince her partner, Michael. “He didn’t take much convincing, though,” she says. The couple had gone to a party at a character Timaru home, which had a wallpapered […]

We spend on average 384 days doing laundry in our lifetime. Let’s try to cut that down, shall we? Three hours – that’s the amount of time most of us spend on washing, drying and folding laundry every single week. What’s more, the LG Annual Household Survey 2016 found that almost 60 per cent of […]

Interior designer Vic Bibby from Bibby & Brady shares five golden rules for laundry design There’s something about a beautiful laundry that never fails to evoke a look of longing, or a gushy ‘wow’. Perhaps that’s because we’ve resigned ourselves to the fact that this hardworking space is just that, a space for hard work. […]

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 […]

These easy updates should make doing the laundry less of a chore. There’s no reason why your laundry needs to be a lacklustre space that you dread spending time in. Even if you can’t afford renovate your existing laundry room there are plenty of simple DIY updates you can try that will dramatically enhance its […]

The laundry may be the engine room of the house but it hasn’t always been considered a temple of style.  This is all set to change. Neutral tones and natural materials such as tiles, wooden doors, jute rugs and laundry baskets will keep the look practical but also create a tranquil space you’ll actually want […]

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 […]

Make sorting your darks from your whites a soothing experience with textural stone, natural wood and calming pink and white. Here’s what your laundry needs to take it from adequate to aspirational  Questions to ask yourself when designed a laundry layout: Do you need a dryer for wet days or can you do without? Do […]

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 […]

Getting smart with your washing will help you look after your clothes better. The Homes to Love team share their favourite items and expert laundry tips Our clothes are a reflection of who we are and if you take care when washing signature pieces they will look good for years to come. Different fabrics call […]

With a marathon effort, The Block NZ teams finished their last interior rooms this week. Take a look inside all the photos from the hallway, entrance and laundry room reveals With their hallways, entrances and laundries finished this week, The Block NZ teams finally completed the interior of their apartments. But this wasn’t the only […]

More than just a dumping ground for wet or dirty gear, a mudroom can be a multi-functional wonder. Here’s what to consider when designing yours Desperate to keep the clutter of coats and copious pairs of shoes out of your hallway? A mudroom could be the answer – so we’ve pulled together 5 of our […]

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 […]

It’s never too early in the home design process to start planning your dream kitchen and laundry – and choosing your appliances should be at the top of your to-do list Whether building or renovating, selecting your appliances should be one of the first steps when designing your kitchen and laundry. This ensures you get […]

Whether it’s a complete kitchen makeover or simply painting your front door, these interior tips will make you happy and boost your home’s value in the process How to spruce up your interior (and increase your home’s value) While the thought of completely transforming your home is pretty exciting the reality of the cost, time […]

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. […]

The teams gave a whole new meaning to the word garage this week with their plush yet practical spaces. Watch the judges score the teams and see how they fared The Block NZ: Week 9 garage and laundry room reveal This week it was all about the garage as the DIY duos raced to put […]

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 […]

From layout and appliances to storage and finishes, here’s everything you need to know to about creating your dream laundry Top tips for creating a laundry that you’ll love using Often the forgotten yet hardest working room, laundries don’t get the attention they deserve. Transform your laundry into a domestic haven with these practical and […]

Your laundry doesn’t have to be an overwhelming ordeal. Escape the messy cycle of dirty washing with these simple and proactive solutions Create an organised, functional laundry with these simple solutions Try using separate, labelled baskets for coloureds, whites, darks and towels, so you can easily throw a wash on without having to sort through […]

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 […]

Overseas it’s quite common for homes to have laundries in the kitchen, bathroom or hallway and it’s starting to happen in New Zealand too, particularly in smaller homes Wherever you have your washing machine and dryer, make sure there is good ventilation and that the dryer doesn’t steam up the whole room. Also take care […]