A lovely family in South Brighton reached out to us for help revitalizing their 1930s home. They felt their laundry room was cramped, outdated, and lacking functionality. Living near the coast, they desired a fun, tropical theme with a touch of luxury for their powder room/guest bathroom. For the laundry room, they envisioned a contemporary, calm, and practical design that would reflect their lifestyle.

Our designer started by addressing the inadequate layout and lack of functionality in the laundry. This space had a walkway with clearances below the minimum required. To overcome this, we removed the walls of the unused outdoor shower, cramped linen, and WC and proposed a new layout that includes a fully functional laundry and powder room with a thoroughfare between the living and outdoor areas.

The new laundry layout has an L-shape style with stacked appliances, full-height cabinetry and bench space. We incorporated additional overhead and under-sink storage for optimal space utilisation, given the reduced square footage. For this reason, we chose practical storage solutions including Blum MERIVOBOX drawers and a Tansel pull-out broom storage.

Lifestyle-Focused Laundry Design

We designed this laundry focusing on our client’s lifestyle, for this reason, we created a functional folding and sorting station with a collapsible Hafele ironing board drawer and a wardrobe hanging rail above, forming a natural assembly line to maximise efficiency. In the same way, we included a custom-design space inside the cabinets for school bags. Not to mention the pet feeding station and a dog door for the family poodle to safely access their outdoor patio.

The renovated laundry has a contemporary style featuring Boulevard Mint for the splashback, and Shale Ash floor tiles which complement the Laminex Fresh Snow benchtop and Polytec Polar White cabinetry detailed with brushed nickel.

Our clients appreciate the tranquillity of their home nestled in Lobethal. They contacted us to breathe new life into their 1960s kitchen, seeking a fully functional space that suited their lifestyle.

For our clients, the kitchen is the heart of the home. They often host gatherings with family and friends and envisioned a country-style kitchen with contemporary elements. They preferred timber and warm colours with a touch of gold, but most importantly, they needed a functional space with modern appliances and ample storage.

Our clients are a busy professional couple living in the serene hills of Lobethal. They’ve long desired a tranquil retreat within their home and engaged us to transform a simple space into a sanctuary where long, soothing baths could melt away the stresses of the day.

In addition to the bathroom, they wanted to revamp the laundry and sought an efficient room that would maximise storage, and keep things organised. They had a specific request involving the family pet; to create a discreet cat’s litter box area inside the laundry that was out of the way but still convenient to access for their furry companion.

Creating a Tranquil Bathroom Retreat

Our team began the renovation by reconfiguring the space, expertly shifting the wall that once divided the old WC and basic laundry areas. This strategic change unlocked more square footage, allowing us to create a fully equipped bathroom complete with a generous freestanding bath—a focal point that was particularly important for our clients. At the same time, the laundry area was redesigned to be both practical and stylish, with plumbing neatly tucked into one efficient corner, accommodating the washing machine and dryer.

The decision to raise the floor to a uniform height further enhanced the sense of cohesion across the newly configured space, seamlessly blending the bathroom and laundry rooms. To unify both spaces, we used Riviera Beige tiles for the bathroom and laundry floors, complemented by White Mosaic tiles for the bathroom walls and laundry splashback, creating a cohesive and elegant look. Without a doubt, the feature tiles and curved glass bring in mid-century vibes, while an arch mirror with a gold trim echoes the elegance of the past, perfectly matching the brushed brass taps.

Seamless Integration of Bathroom and Laundry Spaces

Design was at the heart of this transformation, with every element carefully selected to reflect both functionality and aesthetic appeal.  The renovated bathroom features a Waverley Vanity in prime oak which provides practical storage and brings warmth and a natural touch to the space while echoing the timber accents found throughout the home.  In addition, modern features were introduced, including a frameless shower screen, underfloor heating, and a heat lamp, all contributing to the bathroom’s luxurious feel. Similarly, we selected brushed brass fixings that added a touch of opulence, ensuring that every detail was in harmony with the overall design.