Country flair
A generous footprint, exquisite joinery and an antique centrepiece make this laundry a pleasure to be in and a joy to behold.
STORY Annika Baker | PHOTOGRAPHY Maree Homer
Tasked with removing any sense of drudgery, architectural designer Michael Kilkeary of Cadence & Co has delivered a laundry worthy of being included in the full home tour. located on the lower level of a two-storey house on sydney’s outskirts, the impressive 6x4.5-metre laundry is accessed internally via a covered breezeway that looks out to the surrounding landscape. “rather than feeling like a workspace, it very much feels like part of the home,” says Michael. an antique French display table in the centre is complemented by hand-painted built-in joinery, ensuring there’s plenty of space for sorting, folding and mending. an iron pendant light, landscape painting, vintage rug and bench seat ensure the space feels welcoming and soft. The appliances are integrated into joinery, with a conveniently located drying rail for delicates. “ ‘Cosy’ isn’t a word you hear used much in relation to laundries, but this one definitely deserves that description,” adds Michael.
Cadence & Co; www.cadenceandco.com.au.
LAUNDRY design notes
JOINERY Built by Nu Space Joinery. Armac Martin ‘Gaumant’ cabinet pulls, $219 each, and bar handles, $82 each, Mother of Pearl & Sons Trading.
ISLAND Antique display table, Lydie du Bray Antiques.
PERIMETER BENCHTOP Carrara marble, WK Stone.
TAPWARE Perrin & Rowe ‘Picardie’ one-hole mixer with spray, The English Tapware Company.
This story is from the June 2022 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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