Hi again. Finally took the plunge and had the kitchen resprayed. So much lighter and a great job by the professionals. Hard to remember the mustard kitchen now, except the photos remind me.

Hi Carolyn, "pivoting pocket doors" by Hafele I believe is the product that you are seeking/referring. There are other manufacturer alternatives too, however take note, don't skimp on this stuff, you either spend the money on the good gear, or don't bother.... the quality hardware is not cheap, however in the right situation you can certainly justify it/ is worth the expense when you consider the function - you're absolutely correct in regards to the impracticality of having hinged doors opening out and a nuisance to work around, particularly in main thoroughfares - the success of these european laundries ultimately relies upon the detail and capacities to integrate this sort of hardware/cabinetry function. The specific manufacturer will suggest the required clearances, and it depends upon the width of door being used, but think as an approx about 70-80mm each side give or take to set up the "pocket" for the door to slide into. So you'll need to factor in about 150mm in the overall length of the laundry cupboard/set-up .......hope this helps. Cheers PD :)

Looks like it will function well. I guess my thoughts are; if this is what you can get for the total cost of $8,500 then what other options can they provide you with? I feel like, that is a lot of money for what you are getting... so what other styles/storage/layout options can you get for $8,500? Any way I have also provided some great pic options that would also work well.. if not, better? What are your thoughts? Regards Hayley

Hi I have a large bathroom with a closet for washer and dryer. I love it. Off my bedroom. But also have you thought about making study into bedroom with an en-suite and the laundry tucked in there behind doors. If your selling a bedroom downstairs for an older person its very attractive and nice to be separate from the others. Then the two bedrooms upstairs have there own bathroom. Also you are having toilet tucked under staircase for visitors. If you had heaps of space then yes have a separate laundry but it’s a waste of space when you haven’t. I have my laundry essentials in a cupboard under my bathroom vanity which is 1800 cm long and still have two 1m drawers next to cupboard.