How much does a custom laundry renovation cost in Australia?

Joinery-only: $3,000–$10,000. Full renovation (joinery, plumbing, tiling, flooring): $10,000–$25,000.

What is the standard height for laundry cabinets?

Base cabinets: 900 mm. Overhead clearance: minimum 600 mm above bench.

Can a cabinet maker build a laundry with a built-in trough?

Yes — we cut the benchtop to template for any laundry trough. Drop-in, undermount, and integrated stainless options all supported.

What is the best finish for laundry joinery?

2pac polyurethane (most durable, washable, any colour) or Laminex HMR panels (cost-effective, durable).

How do I maximise storage in a small laundry?

Floor-to-ceiling overhead cabinets, slimline pull-out shelving, hanging rail above the trough, broom cupboard with internal hooks.

Do laundry cabinets need to be moisture resistant?

Yes — HMR board is non-negotiable; standard MDF will swell and fail within 2–5 years.

Can I match my laundry joinery to my kitchen?

Yes — same finish, same colour, same hardware. Many clients commission kitchen and laundry together.

Custom Joinery · Australia-wide

Custom Laundry Cabinets & Joinery — Built to Fit Your Space

The laundry is one of the most underinvested rooms in the Australian home — and one of the most used. A properly designed laundry with custom joinery transforms a cramped utility space into a genuinely functional room: overhead cabinets that go to the ceiling, a full-length bench for folding, a built-in broom closet, proper storage for cleaning products, and a finish that is easy to wipe down and hard to damage.

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Custom Laundry Cabinets & Joinery crafted in the SteepWood Newcastle workshop

Laundry Cabinets facts — quick reference

Custom laundry joinery in Australia typically costs AU$2,500–AU$8,000 for a full wall of overhead and base cabinetry Hipages laundry renovation guide.
HMR board and moisture-resistant edges are specified for all SteepWood laundry carcasses Laminex HMR specification.
Bench heights over front-loader appliances require a minimum 600 mm clearance in Australian laundry layouts SteepWood laundry design standards.
Laundry cabinet lead time is typically 4–5 weeks from measure SteepWood process.

What is custom laundry cabinets & joinery?

Laundry cabinet joinery is overhead, base, and tall utility storage built with HMR moisture-resistant board for Australian laundry rooms. SteepWood designs bench runs over appliances, broom cupboards, and butler's pantries from our Newcastle workshop.

Complementary services: Custom Kitchen Joinery, Custom Bathroom Vanity, Home Office Joinery.

At SteepWood we design and install custom laundry cabinets and joinery for homes across Australia. Every project starts with a site measure and a conversation about how you use the space — whether you need a double trough, a separate sink for washing pets, a countertop ironing station, or simply more overhead storage than the room currently has. We then design the joinery around those needs, right down to shelf heights and door configuration.

Our laundry joinery is built with moisture resistance as the baseline. We use HMR (high moisture-resistant) board for carcasses and MDF with appropriate sealing for all surfaces that may come into contact with water. Door finishes include polyurethane, 2pac gloss, and Laminex panels in a range of colours — including white and cream finishes that are the most popular choice for Australian laundries, and dark tones for contemporary scullery designs.

Custom laundry cabinetry typically costs between $3,000 and $10,000 depending on the size of the room, the number of overhead cabinets, whether benchtop stone is included, and the finish level selected. A basic laundry fit-out with overhead cabinets, base cabinets, and a laminate bench can be achieved at the lower end of that range, while a large scullery-style laundry with 2pac doors and a stone benchtop will sit toward the upper end.

We serve clients across Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, with free in-home consultations and fixed-price quotes. Most laundry joinery projects install within four to six weeks of deposit.

What's included

Overhead cabinets
Floor-to-ceiling overhead storage maximising every millimetre.
Base cabinets
900 mm tall base cabinets for ergonomic folding and sorting.
Broom storage
Dedicated broom cupboards with internal hooks and shelving.
Stone benchtops
Optional stone or laminate benches for folding and sorting.
Trough integration
Benchtops templated for Robinhood, Clark, Reece, and integrated stainless troughs.
HMR carcasses
High moisture-resistant board — non-negotiable for Australian laundries.

Materials & finishes

Laundry joinery uses HMR white or colour-matched board, moisture-sealed edges, and benchtops rated for appliance heat and humidity. Pull-out hampers and tall broom cupboards are standard options.

HMR board for all carcasses; 2pac polyurethane, polyurethane, or Laminex HMR panels for doors.

Never standard particleboard — laundries see daily steam, water spills, and washing machine condensation.

Matching kitchen finishes available when laundry and kitchen are commissioned together.

Premium joinery materials and finishes in the SteepWood workshop

Overhead cabinets

Floor-to-ceiling overhead storage maximising every millimetre.

Base cabinets

900 mm tall base cabinets for ergonomic folding and sorting.

Broom storage

Dedicated broom cupboards with internal hooks and shelving.

Stone benchtops

Optional stone or laminate benches for folding and sorting.

Trough integration

Benchtops templated for Robinhood, Clark, Reece, and integrated stainless troughs.

HMR carcasses

High moisture-resistant board — non-negotiable for Australian laundries.

Our laundry cabinets process

01
Laundry measure
We assess trough, appliance, and storage requirements on site.
02
Layout design
Shelf heights, broom cupboard, and bench configuration confirmed.
03
Manufacture
4–6 weeks from deposit in our Newcastle workshop.
04
Install
Co-ordinated with plumber for trough and appliance connections.