Laundry Renovations Brighton
Brighton Laundries,
Built to Work
Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Brighton and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Brighton Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Brighton and across Melbourne for more than 20 years. Since launching in early 2002, our family-owned business has earned a reputation for fast, fair and reliable renovation services with a personal touch.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Powder room & laundry into a small bathroom
“We are delighted with our new bathroom. Tony made the entire process very easy for us, which is what you want when renovating. Nothing was too much trouble and he was very patient with all our questions and provided great advice on the design and installation. The workmanship was of high quality and the quote was highly competitive. Highly recommend Tony and his team!”
Laundry fix and touch up
“The customer service from Smarter Home Renovations is amazing! They could not have been more helpful in fixing and remodelling our laundry. Highly recommend them for any renovation work.”
Laundry Renovation
“Tony and his team did an outstanding job on my laundry renovation. Great workmanship, very professional and knows his stuff. Tony was very easy to deal with throughout the whole process. He was helpful, prompt and on time. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them.”
Renovating Laundries in Brighton Homes
In Brighton’s period homes the laundry is often in a rear service wing or a converted porch, while interwar and mid-century houses usually have a separate laundry near the kitchen. Larger contemporary homes tend to have a big laundry near the garage, and the suburb’s apartments mostly have European laundries.
Typical Brighton laundry work includes designing laundries with generous storage, hanging space and folding benches, creating mudrooms with bench seats near garage entries, building European laundries for apartments, and adding ventilation, heated drying rails and good lighting. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from Bayside City Council; in apartments we coordinate with your owners corporation.
Brighton at a Glance
- Postcode
- Brighton VIC 3186
- Council
- Bayside City Council
- From the CBD
- About 11 km south
- Typical Homes
- Victorian and Edwardian homes
- Interwar homes
- Contemporary family homes
- Apartments and townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$3,260,000
- Median unit price$1,245,000
- House rent$1,550 a week
- Unit rent$800 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry in a Brighton Home
Design
Mudroom From the Garage
In larger Brighton homes, the laundry often sits between the garage and the kitchen. Turning it into a mudroom with bench seating, lockers for bags and a spot for keys and phones makes that entry work harder. We plan the doors and circulation so the room does not turn into a corridor.
Storage
Beach and Pool Gear
Towels, swimmers and sandy shoes from Brighton Beach or the pool end up in the laundry. A deep trough, a hand shower for rinsing, hooks for wet towels and a tiled floor with a floor waste keep the mess contained. Ventilated cupboards let gear dry without smelling. We plan this around how your household uses the space.
Layout
A Second Laundry Upstairs
In two-storey Brighton homes the bedrooms are upstairs and the laundry downstairs, so some owners add a laundry cupboard near the bedrooms. An upstairs laundry needs waterproofing to the Australian Standard and a floor waste or safe tray, because a leak would damage the ceiling below. We check where pipes can run first.
Energy
Drying Indoors Near the Bay
Drying clothes inside during cool, damp months is easier with a heat pump dryer, which uses less energy than a vented dryer and releases less moisture, plus a heated drying rack or drying cupboard. Each appliance needs its own suitable power supply, which our licensed electricians plan before cabinetry is ordered.
Heritage
Period Service Wings
In Victorian and Edwardian Brighton homes the laundry is often in a rear service wing with high ceilings and old plumbing. Refitting it inside is generally not controlled by a Heritage Overlay, but replacing windows or altering the wing externally may be. We check with Bayside City Council before changing anything external.
Apartments
European Laundries in Apartments
Apartments in Brighton usually have a cupboard laundry. Upgrading to a stacked washer and dryer, a slim trough and better exhaust means checking space, ventilation and owners corporation rules. We take care of approvals, plan deliveries through lifts and common areas, and protect floors along the way.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Brighton
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Brighton home.
- 1Tell us about your project
Two quick steps. It takes about two minutes.
- 2We call you back
Tony will be in touch within one business day to talk through your ideas.
- 3Free on-site consultation
We visit, measure up and listen to how you want the space to work.
- 4Fixed-price quote
A detailed, itemised quote. What we quote is what you pay.
No obligation, no pressure
Family-run since 2002. Your estimate is free and your details are never shared with third parties.
Your Laundry Renovations in Brighton
Custom Cabinetry
Built-in storage designed around your space: overhead cabinets, under-bench drawers, broom cupboards, and hidden ironing board solutions.
Trough & Tapware
Laundry trough, basin, and tapware selection and installation. We'll help you choose practical fittings that hold up to daily use.
Tiling & Waterproofing
Professional floor and wall tiling with full wet-area waterproofing, done to Australian Standards so your renovation is protected for the long term.
Appliance Integration
Purpose-built spaces for your washer, dryer, and ironing station, with the right height, ventilation, and access clearance built in from the start.
Electrical & Plumbing
Licensed plumbers and electricians handle all service connections: power points, hot/cold water, waste lines, and dryer ducting.
Ventilation & Lighting
Good ventilation prevents mould and condensation. We install exhaust fans, LED lighting, and ensure the space is bright, fresh, and functional.
Your Brighton Laundry in 5 Steps
Meet & Greet
We get to know you and your specific needs. And you find out more about us to make sure we are a good fit.
Consult & Design
We ask lots of questions to understand your ideal outcome for your project. We discuss layout, budget, colours and more.
Quote
A comprehensive quotation outlining all the details, costs and timelines to complete your project.
Construct & Manage
Time to get to work with all our suppliers and trades to construct your project and deliver it as promised.
Deliver
We strive to deliver your project on time and on budget. We believe in 100% customer satisfaction from start to finish.
Laundry Renovations In and Around Brighton
Brighton (3186) is about 11 km south of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Brighton and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneCan you add a mudroom to our Brighton laundry?
Usually, yes. If the laundry links the garage and kitchen, a bench seat, shoe storage, hooks and lockers can be added along one wall without losing the washing area. Sometimes space is borrowed from the garage or a storeroom. Internal changes like this generally need no planning permit from Bayside City Council.
What dryer works best in a small Brighton laundry?
Heat pump dryers use less energy and release less moisture than vented dryers, which suits enclosed laundries and apartments. Many can be stacked on the washer with a stacking kit. A ceiling exhaust fan still helps keep the room fresh. We make sure there is space, ventilation and power for the model you choose.
Can I put a laundry upstairs in our two-storey Brighton home?
Often, yes. An upstairs laundry or laundry cupboard needs a water supply, a drain with enough fall and waterproofing to the Australian Standard. A floor waste or safe tray under the machines protects the ceilings below. We check where pipes can run through the floor before confirming the location.
Does the laundry matter when selling a Brighton family home?
Buyers of larger Brighton homes tend to expect a practical laundry with storage and bench space, and they often notice whether it links well to the garage or yard. Before a sale, replacing worn cabinetry, adding a benchtop and improving the lighting are quick ways to lift the room. Moving or enlarging the laundry is a bigger job that suits a longer timeline.
Ready to Start Your Renovation?
No matter the project, our team has the right solution. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote, and let's get your renovation underway.