This season, contestants on The Blockย have been tasked with a massive challenge, to createย stylish, functional spaces in an octagonal-shaped building. I don’t envy them!
Last week’sย laundry reveals proved particularly interesting, withย contestants embracing bold contrasts within the odd-shaped spaces to create unique, modern designs. Now judgeย Neale Whitaker shares his topย tips for designing a Block-tastic laundry!
1. Laundries should take stylistic cues from the kitchen or bathroomย
If you’re looking to mix things up in the laundry, be sure to use your kitchen or bathroom for inspiration in terms of tile choice, surfaces and colour palette.
2. Functionality is king
With so much happening in the laundry, functionality needs to be at the centre of your design plan. Aesthetics are important but purpose is the primary consideration. Nobody says it shouldn’t look good but the laundry is a hard-working room! Dean and Shay have done this perfectly in their laundry, through the strategic positioning of their sink and in-built cabinetry over their bench space.
3. Think of your storage needsย โจโจ
When designing your laundry it’s important to be realistic about your storage needs. Kingi and Caro have definitely thought about this in their design with both short and long cupboards in their space.
4. Neutral palettes are the safest optionย โจโจ
Your laundry needs longevity and durability, so neutral palettes are generally the best option. Ebony and Luke have done just that, partneringย the muted tones of Silestone Ariel against dark tiling.
5. Non-porous surfaces are your best friend in the laundryย
As the laundry is a high traffic and wet space, non-porous surfaces are a must. Four out of the five couplesย used Cosentino’s Silestone range, as it offers durability against water damage, stains, heat and even knocks and scratches.
