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Kitchen Laundry Reno Layout

4 years ago

Hi All,

I am starting the planning process of renovating my kitchen and laundry area.

Pictured is the rough layout and pictures of the area I am working with.

I am trying to fit in a pantry in the old oven space or somewhere in the space. I have no idea how to change the layout to make it smooth flowing and look good.

Open to all ideas.

The only thing that can't be moved unfortunately is the loo.

It's an old weather board home in Queensland and I am aiming for the beachy Hamptons type vibe.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

The laundry area off the kitchen was an extension and is lower in ceiling height then the kitchen area.

I have re-stumped, re-roofed, installed solar power, added ceiling fans and air con to this old girl and am excited to get started on making it look pretty on the inside!

Cheers.

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Dr Retro House Calls
4 years ago
Before you start you may want to confirm that the lining to the internal walls in the kitchen is not asbestos sheet. You don't want to be ripping out old kitchen cabinetwork if it is fixed into asbestos sheet. The removal of the internal asbestos work will have a big impact on your budget.

Best of luck,

Dr Retro

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Running Dog Design
4 years ago
You could relocate the toilet door to opposite the laundry and take out the around the stove walls - that will open up the adjacent space to be incorporated into the kitchen.
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oklouise
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User
4 years ago
Hi there,

I am an Interior Designer and my husband is a Builder. We own a design and construction company and can certainly help you with this if you are based in Brisbane. Fee free to give me a call to discuss.

Michelle Khadye

0411439768

www.khadye.com.au

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