Drying zones
Whether you have a spacious or compact
laundry, James Parkinson from Hills says
you can turn it into a handy drying zone with
nifty pull-out rails and airers. “Air drying has
multiple advantages – it reduces reliance
on electricity, which saves money, and is
kinder to your clothes,” he says.
It’s important to reduce moisture indoors,
so he also suggests positioning airers near
an open door or window to maximise airflow.
Another tip is to place clothes on hangers.
“This will minimise wrinkles, help your shirts dry
quicker and make ironing easier,” says James.
To extend drying capability, other options
can include installing a rod to hang clothes
above the laundry bench, using an overdoor clothes airer or, as John Harrison from
Kaboodle Kitchen suggests, incorporating
a sleek built-in drying cupboard, such as the
Flatpax wall drying cabinet. “It is designed
to sit alongside a run of wall cabinets and
features a pull-out drying rack that can be
hidden when not in use,” he explains.
Terrif ic tub
Another key inclusion is a deep sink for hand
washing and soaking. To maximise benchtop
expanse, locate the sink to one end and, when
selecting tapware, ensure the sink dimensions
and spout position allow for filling buckets.
John Harrison, Kaboodle Kitchen
Well-chosen lighting will make the laundry
a functional work zone day and night, notes
Brilliant Lighting’s Sharon Breeze. “LED ceiling
battens are great for task lighting, as they have
a huge light output and their linear shape suits
the common galley-style laundry layout,” she
says. For compact square-shaped laundries,
consider a ceiling-mounted oyster light.
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SAVVY DRYER USE
If you need to use a dryer, try these
tricks to make it more efficient.
Use the highest spin cycle in the
washing machine to thoroughly wring
out clothes as much as possible
before they go in the dryer.
Clean out the lint filter after every
use to ensure the air can circulate
properly in the tumbler.
To avoid over-drying clothes, set
the timer for short intervals to check
when they’re done. Some dryers will
have an auto sensor that switches off
the machine when clothes are dry.
Dry like with like items – towels
in one load, shirts in another.
When shopping for a new dryer,
consider a heat pump model, which
uses less energy than a standard
electric dryer, and check star rating
– more stars means better efficiency.
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“A well-designed laundry is all
about cleverly utilising the space
you have to work with”
