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How to design your laundry with interior designer Anna-Carin McNamara Posted: 16 Nov 2021 04:00 PM PST More often than not, laundries are grouped into the 'functional' rather than 'aesthetic' category – languishing neglected when it comes to design elements. But when you think about it, the laundry is a space we need to use weekly, maybe even daily, so why not make the experience more enjoyable? Anna-Carin McNamara Sydney-based Swedish interior designer Anna-Carin McNamara has partnered with Electrolux to share her top laundry design tips – with any budget or size in mind. Create a vision My first and perhaps most vital step to designing the laundry is to have a clear vision, measure up and then have it drawn up accurately. Don't be afraid to try as many variations as you can think of on paper! This accuracy will be critical when it comes to functional layouts and ventilation. Choose your washing machine wisely The quintessential addition to every laundry is the washing machine. When choosing your star appliance, consider household size and habits. When I chose my washing machine, I knew I wanted to optimise efficiency considering I have three grown kids who live at home and do their own washing on allocated days. I use the Electrolux 7.5kg/4.5kg Washer Dryer Combo as it ticks all the boxes. Plan every square millimetre When planning a laundry you have to be realistic and maximise every millimetre. I describe my newly renovated laundry as tiny, functional and bright. The washing machine is just under 600mm which in a tiny space is super important. To further optimise space you can also add mirrors. Follow the rules for functionality There are five design rules I recommend following when designing your laundry – consider bench space for washing baskets, shelves for washing products, a swivel tap so that a soaking bucket can be used and a hanging rack to dry shirts. If your space allows it, I also advise elevating your washing machine and dryer for easy load and unload. Experiment with the design After considering functionality, it’s important to also consider how aesthetics play a role in elevating the laundry from the plain, simple room it was once known as. Add something beautiful – a plant, a wall light, an artwork, that gives the space some personality. Although it can quickly become overwhelming so stick to three – one for the floor, one for the walls and one for the joinery. Itemise your budget I recommend a minimum of $8,000 for a laundry redesign, while a bigger budget of $25,000 will allow for higher quality materials and fixtures, with more custom joinery. My personal laundry redesign took six weeks with a budget of $15,000. Keep in mind the costliest aspect is always the labour. Even though materials in terms of design may cost a bit more, I always tend to choose ones that I find beautiful because you actually don't need that much. For further information My new navy and gold laundry revealed: before and after Our kitchen was the very first room we renovated in this house, almost four years ago. It was a case of “I’m not buying the house unless we can afford… Budget renos: Amazing bathroom and laundry updates for $700 each With the cost of renovating wet rooms ranging anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000, it's little wonder that people often delay the process or avoid it altogether. And while some people… Small space design solution: A laundry under the stairs! Part of a wider Sydney family home renovation, that involved both layout and material changes, this clever laundry relocation piqued our interest recently because it's not something we've seen before.… The post How to design your laundry with interior designer Anna-Carin McNamara appeared first on The Interiors Addict.

Greenhouse Interiors’ new art embellished homewares Posted: 16 Nov 2021 11:00 AM PST The latest art embellished home and lifestyle range from Greenhouse Interiors, Bloom SS22, has dropped and it's quite the beauty. Featuring collaborations with Australian artists Kate Owen, Belynda Henry and Jade Fisher, the collection is all about embracing the warm glow of summer and we like its sunny feel a lot. "There's a certain feeling in the air as the first rays of summer cast their warming glow. Our latest range, Bloom, captures these lush, tropical, high summer vibes. It celebrates the happy feels of balmy evenings, turquoise water and beaming sunshine, and encapsulates the comfort and warmth of a Santorini getaway," says Julia Green. The collection features duvets, sheets, quilts and European pillows in beautiful 100% European flax linen. The collection's art bed covers are a key piece in the range – the perfect weight for summer, they are made from 100% cotton, feature contrast kantha stitching and, rather conveniently, are machine washable too. The homewares collection extends to beautiful tea towels, interesting art planters and colourful napery sets that are ideal for creating a non-traditional Christmas tabletop. The napery range is rather gorgeous As with past collections, there's a fashion line-up with bucket hats, dressing gowns, t-shirts, sweaters, tote bags and cute toiletry bags in the mix – all fabulous Christmas gift ideas too. The brand's popular shirt dress is back again and this time there's a one-off design by another Greenhouse Interiors favourite, artist Georgie Wilson. Toiletry bags Sweater: We love nothing more than stylishly executed wearable art "This collection will transport you to your own tropical escape, bringing colour, joy and the revitalising energy of warmer climes. We hope you love it as much as we do." Photography: Armelle Habib | Styling: Greenhouse Interiors Shop online Gingham bed linen: Our pick of the latest hot trend There’s no doubt that uncertain times have led to nostalgic homewares trends and we are very much here for the latest one. Having eschewed any hokey associations, courtesy of a… The post Greenhouse Interiors’ new art embellished homewares appeared first on The Interiors Addict.

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