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Dream it
Mondella 'Resonance' single bowl round stainless
steel sink, $117, 1/N: 5090441, and pin lever bath set in
Matte Black, $106, I/N: 5004184. Lane 45mm round
timber knobs in Black, $5 each, I/N: 0135456, and 76mm
round timber knobs in Black, $8.70 each, I/N: 0135457
Style tip
Interior wall linings
can work well in a laundry,
but make sure you choose
waterproof linings
for heavy-duty
wet areas
Bespoke flatpack
Bedford flatpack cabinets were a quick,
affordable storage solution that hid all
the clutter from the open shelves behind
closed doors. Each of the cabinet doors
came with two pre-drilled holes and
chrome handles, but Katy personalised the
doors with statement 76mm black timber
Katy is thrilled with the result and says
she has never enjoyed doing laundry more.
"It's a calm space and incredibly functional,"
"I could visualise the
knobs, teamed with smaller 45mm versions
for a striking feature, which complements
the Mondella lever tap set, also in black.
beautiful end result
I wanted, so I worked
backwards researching
she reflects. "Because we did it ourselves,
it was extremely satisfying."
all the elements l'd need
Serene palette
The palette features Tasmanian oak for
warmth and character, with paint in white and
grey. "The first step was painting the walls in
Dulux Vivid White," Katy says. For contrast,
to achieve the look"
Textural timber
Katy Thomas interior stylist
Rather than pick a custom-made benchtop
to go above the washer and dryer, Katy
browsed the timber section and picked out area, the bench was sealed with a clear
a Tasmanian oak panel. "It was a bargain at
$79," says Katy, who enlisted Hugh to cut
matt varnish (try Feast Watson 'Satin Clear' the panels on the splashback were painted
weatherproof varnish). In keeping with
the natural and textural look, Tasmanian
oak DAR timber forms open shelving.
in Dulux Aquanamel in Highgate. "It is
subtle, but breaks up the wall beautifully
and looks great against the timber."
a hole in one end to fit a Mondella sink. To
ensure it stood up to the rigours of a wet
Washday wish list
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1 Bedford 1200mm x 597mm x 82mm high moisture resistant airer cabinet in
White, $154, 1/N: 0067677. 2 Mondella 'Resonance' 5-star 6L/min pin side lever
sink mixer in Matte Black, $144, I/N: 0134810. 3 Easycraft 'EasyVJ' 2400mm
x 1200mm x 9mm primed wet area panel, $150, 1/N: 0166124". 4 Mondella
"Rococo' single bowl sink in Black, $428, 1/N: 0165963.5 Hafele 60mm x 28mm
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cabinet knob in Matt Black, $9, 1/N: 0165770. 6 110mm x 19mm x 1.8m dressed
all round DAR select grade Tasmanian oak, $26, I/N: 0070358*. Some products
are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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Paint colours may vary on application "Timbers vary by state
and territory contact your local store for furt her information.
*Available to order online or at the Special Orders Desk.
