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Got yourself a small laundry?

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

When space is tight, a compact laundry that utilises every nook and cranny is key. Here are the top tips to help make small laundries feel bigger

- Tips for small laundries

Open shelves make everything easily accessible and save on cupboard door clearance space.

Front-loading appliances allow for more bench space and are more water-efficient.

If you can, build storage all the way to the ceiling to maximise your use of space.

“Fold-out ironing boards might seem clever but it’s nicer to be able to move the ironing board around, eg to a warmer part of the house in winter,” says Lucy Sargent from Pocketspace Interiors. Install a tall, skinny cupboard or recessed shelf for your ironing board, and don’t forget a designated shelf or cubby for the iron.

A mirrored splashback reflects light and makes small spaces feel larger. Glossy cupboard finishes have the same effect.

- A few space-saving extras

A rail for hanging damp or ironed clothes.

A suspended laundry rack to fully utilise spare ceiling space.

A pull-out shelf for resting the laundry basket on, or for folding clothes.

Pull-out hampers for easy dumping and sorting of clothes.

Under-shelf storage to make use of every centimetre of space.

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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