From forgotten laundry to functional second bathroom
One of the biggest improvements in this Salisbury renovation was opening up the room to create more usable floor space. A toilet room wall was removed to make the laundry larger, while the exposed steel beams were boxed in and finished properly so the space felt intentional rather than purely functional.
A new wall and door were added between the laundry and the garage to improve privacy, especially once the room was upgraded to include shower and toilet facilities. This change alone made the conversion feel much more like a proper internal room rather than a utility area tacked onto the side of the house.
The existing French doors were also painted white, helping the room feel lighter and better connected to the rest of the home.
Before Renovation
Opening up the space
The existing room was cramped and closed in, with a separate toilet room eating into the floorplan. We removed that dividing wall entirely, opening the space up into a single, generous room that could accommodate a full bathroom and laundry in one layout.
Behind the walls, we uncovered exposed steel beams that needed to be boxed in properly. There was also no separation between the laundry and the adjoining garage, so we installed a new door to give the bathroom the privacy it needed. The existing French doors were freshened up with a coat of white paint, tying them into the new colour palette.
A smart, space-maximising layout
With the extra room to work with, we repositioned the toilet from the back wall to the side wall and added a brand-new shower. The new layout flows logically and makes the most of every square metre.
On the laundry side, we installed a generous benchtop designed to house both the washing machine and dryer underneath — keeping the bench clear and the room feeling open. The benchtop itself is a 20mm Banks stone off-cut in white, giving the space a clean, modern finish without the price tag of a full slab.
Fixtures and finishes
The material choices throughout this renovation were all about warmth and texture:
- Tiles: 600×600 concrete rock matt in a sand colourway, laid across the entire room for a streamlined, cohesive look. The matt finish adds a beautiful tactile texture that lifts the space without competing with the other finishes.
- Cabinetry: Rural Oak textured cabinetry by Timberline, a quality Australian manufacturer. The timber-look finish brings warmth to the room and pairs perfectly with the sand-toned tiles.
- Tapware and hardware: Brushed brass fixtures throughout, adding a touch of sophistication against the neutral palette.
Behind the scenes
A renovation like this isn’t just about what you can see. All of the electrical wiring was completely redone, and new downlights were installed to give the room proper, even lighting — a massive improvement over what was there before.
After Renovation
Adding value where it counts
This project was always about more than aesthetics. By converting an underused laundry into a fully functional second bathroom with laundry facilities, the owners have added genuine value to their property. It’s a practical space the whole household can use daily, and it takes the pressure off the main bathroom upstairs — which, as it happens, is next on the list for its own Hunter Bathrooms makeover.
If you’ve got a similar space sitting unused in your home, get in touch with the team at Hunter Bathrooms Brisbane. You’d be surprised what’s possible.