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Zephyr and Stone were asked to give their tips on finding the balance between the things you need and the things you’d love in one of the home’s most hard-working rooms, the laundry. Featured on Home Beautiful’s Design File in the January 2019 edition, with the feature written by Kylie Jackes.

Must-have vs Lust-have

“Must-have vs Lust-have: Follow our expert guide to finding the balance between the things you need and the things you’d love in the home’s most hard-working rooms.”

The Workspace

Possibly the hardest working space in your home, the laundry doesn’t have to be a full room that you can’t wait to escape. Good ventilation, a fabulously deep laundry tub and durable surfaces tic all the basic must-have boxes. Here are our top ideas to ensure that time spent here is easy-breezy.

Must-haves:

• Drying area: a simple rail affixed between walls, or a collapsible air dryer, are ideal for hanging delicates or freshly ironed items.

• Bench space: benchtops should be 650mm deep to accommodate a washing machine/dryer, and allow adequate space for a large sink and tap directly behind.

• Clever cabinets: “Overhead cupboards [that lock] are great for storing chemicals out of children’s reach, and a tall cupboard will accommodate your ironing board”, suggests Ania Forster of Zephyr and Stone.

Lust-haves:

• Windows and skylights: Natural light will boost a room’s feel-good factor and sense of space. But, if windows aren’t an option, add an overhead skylight.

• Cohesive joinery: Bespoke joinery which mimics that of the kitchen will create a sleek and unified look throughout your home.

A luxe tile turns a laundry splashback into a lust-worthy space.” - Katrina O’Brien, HB, acting editor.