5 Signs Your Laundry Needs a Renovation (Not Just a Tidy-Up)
Mould, slow drains, and a poor layout are signs your Perth laundry needs a renovation. Learn 5 indicators that tidying up is…
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What Storage Solutions Covers
This is retrofit work — adding smart storage features into an existing laundry rather than a full remodel. We assess where the daily friction points are (basket lands here, ironing happens nowhere, drying rack lives in the kids’ room) and propose specific storage upgrades that fix them.
Scope can include any combination of: pull-out hamper systems (Blum, Hettich, Tanova), ironing centre cupboards (drop-down board + iron storage), foldaway drying racks (wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted), pull-out detergent bottle racks, vertical-drawer pantry inserts, retractable clotheslines. Most installs: 1–2 days on site.
Storage Solution Types
Five common storage upgrades that don’t require a full remodel.
Pull-out hamper systems
Best for: sorting laundry without floor baskets cluttering the room.
How it works: 2–4 fabric or wire baskets in a pull-out drawer, labelled (whites/colours/delicates).
Typical cost (installed): $400–$1,200 depending on system and basket count.
Ironing centre cupboards
Best for: households that iron regularly and don’t have room for a permanent ironing board.
How it works: drop-down board hidden behind a cupboard door; iron and spray-bottle storage above; sometimes integrated outlet for the iron.
Typical cost (installed): $600–$1,500.
Foldaway drying racks
Best for: wet-weather drying, delicates that can’t go in the dryer, limited outdoor drying space.
Options: wall-mounted accordion racks, ceiling-mounted lift racks, rod-and-pulley systems.
Typical cost (installed): $200–$800.
Pull-out vertical pantry
Best for: narrow gaps (150–300mm) between cabinets that would otherwise be wasted.
How it works: tall narrow pull-out with shelves for bottles, sprays, rags.
Typical cost (installed): $400–$1,000.
Retractable clothesline (indoor or outdoor)
Best for: apartment laundries, supplementary drying, drying single items quickly.
How it works: wall-mounted housing with 2–5 retractable lines that extend across the room or into an adjacent space.
Typical cost (installed): $150–$400.
Perth-Specific Storage Notes
Two things to know about laundry storage in Perth specifically:
- Most Perth laundries are small. Average laundry size in WA homes built post-1990 is around 4–6sqm. Storage solutions that retrofit into existing cabinetry without remodelling are particularly useful — you gain function without losing room.
- Outdoor drying is common in Perth’s climate. Most days you can dry outside. Indoor drying racks are best designed as supplementary (delicates, wet weather, overnight) rather than primary — a small foldaway rack often does the job.
Storage With a Project Manager vs. a Joinery Specialist
Joinery specialists install joinery — they’ll fit a hamper system or an ironing centre. They don’t usually handle electrical for integrated outlets, modify existing cabinets to receive new pull-out systems, or design the storage from scratch based on how you actually use the room.
We start with the function — what bothers you about the current laundry, what gets stored in the wrong room, what your daily routine actually looks like. Then we propose a mix of storage solutions that solve your specific problems. The install is coordinated with electrical (for outlets, lighting) and any cabinetry adjustments.
Storage Solutions Timeline
Most storage upgrades run 1–3 weeks from order to install:
- Site visit (day 1): walk through the laundry, identify friction points, propose 2–4 storage upgrades that solve them.
- Order (1–3 weeks): off-the-shelf systems 1 week; custom-fitted ironing centres 2–3 weeks.
- Install (1–2 days): cabinet modifications, system fitting, any electrical work, testing.
Indicative Storage Solution Costs
Installed costs per solution:
- Pull-out hamper system: $400–$1,200
- Ironing centre cupboard: $600–$1,500
- Foldaway drying rack (wall or ceiling): $200–$800
- Pull-out vertical pantry: $400–$1,000
- Retractable clothesline: $150–$400
Most clients combine 2–3 solutions for a total job in the $1,500–$3,500 range. Add $300–$700 for any electrical work (integrated outlets, under-cupboard lighting).
Why Laundry Owners Pick Us
One point of contact
James manages every trade — plumber, sparky, tiler, joiner. You never explain the job twice or wonder which trade is on site next.
Moisture-rated by default
Every laundry we build uses MR-board carcases, sealed edges, and stainless hinges. Standard board fails in 5–7 years near the coast.
Itemised quotes
Everything in writing — scope, materials, labour, plumbing, electrical — before you commit. No ‘from $X’ bait.
Compliance documented
Plumbing connections certified, waterproofing to AS 3740, electrical compliant. You get the paperwork at handover, not by chasing it later.
Who Upgrades Laundry Storage With Us
Storage upgrades are the right call when:
- Your laundry kind of works but everything’s overflowing — baskets on the floor, iron on the bench, drying rack in the spare room.
- You’re not ready for a full remodel but want meaningful improvement for $1,500–$3,500.
- You’re optimising an apartment or small laundry — every millimetre of storage matters.
- Pre-sale staging — well-organised laundries with hidden ironing and pull-out hampers photograph well.
Laundry Storage Solutions FAQs
Usually no — most storage upgrades retrofit into existing cabinetry. The exception is when there’s no cabinetry to start with, or the existing cabinets are wrong-sized for the new system.
1–2 days on site for most jobs. Some specialty systems (custom ironing centres) need 2–3 weeks lead time before install.
Yes — pull-out hamper systems, vertical pantries, and basic accessories fit standard flat-pack openings. Specialty systems (ironing centres) work best in custom or semi-custom cabinetry.
It depends on your friction point. For families: pull-out hampers. For households that iron: ironing centre cupboard. For apartments: foldaway drying rack. We’ll suggest based on your routine.
Only for integrated outlets (in ironing centres) or under-cupboard lighting. Most pull-out systems and drying racks are non-electrical.
Per solution: $200–$1,500 individually. Most clients combine 2–3 solutions for a $1,500–$3,500 total job. Custom ironing centres and premium hamper systems are at the top of the range.
Yes — well-fitted hidden storage is a noticeable feature for buyers. The ROI is hard to quantify because it’s not a single line item, but feedback from sale-prep clients is consistent: organised laundries are remembered at inspection.
Yes — under-stair laundries, awkward corners, narrow galleys all benefit from custom storage design. Custom cabinetry costs more per unit but is the only realistic option for non-standard rooms.
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