Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 19, 2009 10:56 pm Ok.... So due to space restrictions (we're renovating) we have opted for a "laundry in a cupboard" Slightly different from a normal set up I would imagine and the reason we have chosen to go down this path is the 'laundry' would only be 1200mm wide - not a practical size. So I'll have a seperate walk in linen closet (roughly 1200 x 1800) and a 'laundry in a cupboard' Ok... so the 'cupboard' will be 1200 deep and around 1700 wide. I planned to set it up like a proper laundry, with the w/m and dryer on the floor next to each other with a bench running across the top - and a laundry sink & cupboard on the end. A have a couple of dilemas... 1) Should I put overhead cupboards in above the bench, or just put up shelves? Just having shelves seems messy, but since the whole lot will be in a cupboard anyway, does it really matter? 2) what type of doors should I put up? The cupboard will be in our hallway (not a high traffic area, it just leads to the master bedroom), so I want to be able to have the doors open, set up the ironing board and still be able to walk down the hallway. I guess my options are limited to folding or sliding doors. This is a pic from a quote I got for putting in proper over heads etc Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 2May 19, 2009 11:43 pm I have a friend who has a laundry cupboard like this. She left the top bits as open shelves, so it's easier to grab stuff when you want it. For doors she has used a set of bifolds, which allow the doors to be open but not take up too much space. She loves hers. Judie Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 3May 19, 2009 11:50 pm When we lived in Perth, we had an apartment with a similar style laundry (ours was in the bathroom). It was shut off via an 'accordian door' not sure if that is the right description. There was a laundry trough (with cupboard underneath) to the left, then washing machine and above washing machine was the tumble dryer. There was space for our laundry basket and a shelf, hmmm, about a metre and a half long?? Sorry my memory is fuzzy, that was over 5 years ago now. I like your drawing, you could have two over head cupboards and maybe two shelves? Myself, I prefer cupboards as I like everything put away, but if you're having doors on the actual 'room' iykwim? Shelves would probably be quite handy ![]() House has been complete since Feb 2010 Moved in April 2010 Outside completed August 2010 Currently working on the inside, painting, blinds, furniture ![]() http://ourhouseinperth.blogspot.com/ Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 4May 20, 2009 1:24 pm A friend of mine did an extension last year and lost her laundry to make space for a stairwell. Her's is set up almost identical to your drawing. Difference being her dryer is mounted on the wall above the washer, one shelf and then a set of cupboards. By putting the dryer on the wall she was able to have space for brooms, vac, mops etc. They also have bi-folding doors, she said this was good as she was able to open one a little bit when the dryer is on as they couldn't vent it to outside. Happy at Home Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 5May 20, 2009 2:32 pm ![]() 1) Should I put overhead cupboards in above the bench, or just put up shelves? Just having shelves seems messy, but since the whole lot will be in a cupboard anyway, does it really matter? There u said it ... In my opnion shelves can be quiet handy and u will have the doors anyway. Also sliding doors will be a good idea but really depends on the plan and the area available. Land Settled 27/04/09. Site Started 30/4/09. Slab poured 21/5/09. Frame up 27/5/09. Building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15699 Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 6May 20, 2009 3:28 pm We had a laundry like this in our last house in the kitchen, and it was fantastic. We will also be having a laundry like this in the units we are building. I think having the dryer wallmounted like house-to-be said would be a good idea so you can keep brooms, vacuum cleaner in there also, this is what we did in our last house. I don't think I would have doors on the top cupboards, you would then have to open 2 doors to get to things. We had bifold doors, so 4 panels in total that opened in the middle out to each side IYKWIM. Even though we had 4 panels I usually only had 2 open at a time, as you don't always need to get to everything in the laundry, so rather than having 2 big doors, I think 4 bifold doors are great. Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 7May 20, 2009 4:06 pm Thanks everyone ![]() Yeah, I think just shelves will be ok. A waste of money really to have proper over head cupboards. As for putting the dryer on top of the washing machine.... I'm not sure about that. I guess I could wall mount the dryer but then it might be too high? I want to keep as much 'bench space' as possible, so figured having them side by side would be ok. There will be a space of approx 600mm between the doors and the w/m dryer etc, so I could always have a spot for hanging brooms etc on the wall just inside the door? I also have the walk-in linen closet very close to the laundry cupboard, and had planned to have a space for brooms etc in there. Hopefully when I get home tonight the hallway and laundry cupboard will be all framed up so I can show what the area is actually like. Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 8May 20, 2009 5:44 pm I'd do the appliances side by side rather than stacked. The added benchspace doing it that way is a big bonus. Even though we are building a house with a full laundry, we've elected to do the full bench and have both appliances underneath as the benchspace is so handy. Gives you somewhere to keep your laundry baskets as well. ![]() I'd also just keep the overheads as shelves, there'll be doors for the whole area to hide the mess. ![]() I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 9May 20, 2009 10:25 pm Yep, the more bench space the better ![]() ![]() The walls have now been cut back to allow for the new hallway. Looking down the hallway towards the master bedroom Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Looking back down the other way - where the shower is on the right will be the laundry cupboard Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The frame has gone up for the cupboard - shower & sink are being taken out obviously ![]() Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Laundry in a cupboard - help.... 10May 21, 2009 2:51 pm Oh, and these are the doors I'm thinking about getting http://www.hettich.com.au/302.htm They are not attached on the sides, so can be completely opened to one side or the other. The only issue I can see is the requirements to have a guide runner at the bottom of the doorway.... Do you think that will be an issue? Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking some advice as to the best product to use to give it an oil but also bring it to life a… 0 3690 ![]() Bigger the better for storage for me IMO. 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