Living in an apartment often means making the most of a compact floor plan. In many local units, the laundry is tucked away in a hallway or shared with a bathroom. While these spaces are small, a smart renovation can turn every corner into an organized, efficient work area.

Here are several practical ideas to help you plan your Perth laundry renovation.

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Stack Your Appliances

In a small apartment, floor space is your most valuable asset. If your washer and dryer currently sit side by side, you are losing half of your usable footprint.

By stacking a front loading washing machine and a dryer, you open up room for a narrow tall cupboard. This cupboard can hold your ironing board, vacuum cleaner, or mop. Just ensure you check the weight limits of your machines and use a proper stacking kit to keep them secure.

Use Vertical Wall Space

Most people forget to look up. The wall space above your washing machine is the perfect spot for extra storage.

Instead of bulky cabinets that might make the room feel closed in, consider open shelving. It keeps the area feeling light and airy. Use these shelves for items you reach for every day, like laundry liquid or fabric softener. For a cleaner look, store smaller items in matching baskets so the shelves do not look cluttered.

Invest in an Inset Laundry Tub

Standard freestanding laundry troughs take up a lot of room and often leave "dead space" around the edges where dust collects.

Switching to an inset sink built into a benchtop changes everything. A stone or laminate benchtop provides a flat surface for folding clothes. If you choose a deep, stainless steel sink, it will still handle heavy soaking tasks without taking up the entire room. It creates a seamless look that is much easier to wipe down and keep clean.

Add a Hanging Rail

Perth's weather is usually excellent for drying clothes outside, but apartment living often lacks a clothesline. A simple hanging rail fixed underneath your upper cabinets is a lifesaver.

You can hang shirts directly on hangers to dry, which often removes the need for ironing later. When the rail is empty, it stays out of the way and does not interfere with your workspace.

Light and Colour Choices

Dark colours can make a small room feel like a cave. To make your laundry feel larger, stick to a light colour palette.

White or soft grey tiles reflect the light and give the space a fresh, sterile feel. If your laundry does not have a window which is common in many East Perth or Rivervale apartments install bright LED downlights. Good lighting makes it much easier to spot stains and keep the space looking tidy.

Final Considerations

Before you start any work, remember to check your strata by-laws. Apartment renovations in Western Australia often require approval if you plan to move plumbing or change the flooring.

A successful small laundry renovation is not about how much space you have. It is about how well you use the space you are given.