Laundry Renovations Kooyong
Kooyong Laundries,
Built to Work
Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Kooyong and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Kooyong Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Kooyong 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 Kooyong Homes
In Kooyong’s Federation and interwar homes, the laundry usually sits in a rear service area near the kitchen or side entry, sometimes beside a garage or in a former washhouse. It is often dated but has room for a proper working laundry, while the suburb’s interwar apartments rely on a cupboard laundry or, in some blocks, a shared laundry room.
Laundry projects here usually involve designing a full laundry with generous bench space and storage, combining it with a mudroom at the side entry, adding drying cupboards and hanging rails, and updating apartment laundries within the existing footprint. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Stonnington, and we coordinate with owners corporations for apartment work.
Kooyong at a Glance
- Postcode
- Kooyong VIC 3144
- Council
- City of Stonnington
- From the CBD
- About 7 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Federation houses
- Interwar houses and semi-detached pairs
- Interwar apartment blocks
- Newer townhouses
- Property Market
- Median unit price$916,000
- Unit rent$950 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry Renovation in Kooyong
Design
A Mudroom at the Side Door
Kooyong homes often have a side entry from the driveway that leads past the laundry. Combining the two creates a drop zone for school bags, sports gear and shoes, with a bench, hooks and a tall cupboard. A durable floor and a door that closes the laundry off keep noise and mess away from the kitchen and living areas.
Storage
Storage for a Busy House
Family homes in Kooyong often need room for linen, cleaning supplies, tennis racquets and bulky sports bags as well as the machines. Tall cupboards with adjustable shelves, a broom cupboard and pull-out baskets above the washer and dryer keep it organised. We design the cabinetry around your machines and the larger items you need to store.
Ventilation
Heated Drying Cupboards
In a larger Kooyong laundry with room for full-height cabinetry, a heated drying cupboard with hanging rails lets clothes dry indoors through winter without a dryer running for hours. It needs a dedicated circuit and a vent route through an external wall, so we plan it into the layout beside the washer and trough from the start.
Apartments
Flats Without Their Own Laundry
Some interwar apartment blocks near Glenferrie Road were not designed with a laundry in every flat. Adding a washer cupboard inside a unit needs water, waste and power, and usually owners corporation approval, as pipework may run through common property. We review the building’s plans and rules and explain the options before you commit.
Waterproofing
Floor Wastes Over Timber
A laundry over a timber floor in a Kooyong home may have no floor waste, so a burst hose can damage boards and ceilings below. A new laundry can include a waterproofed floor with a floor waste, or a safe tray under the washing machine where a waste can’t be fitted. Our licensed plumbers set the falls correctly.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Kooyong
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Kooyong 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 Kooyong
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 Kooyong 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 Kooyong
Kooyong (3144) is about 7 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Kooyong and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
Laundry Renovations MelbourneCan the laundry move upstairs in our two-storey Kooyong house?
It can, and it saves carrying baskets up and down the stairs. It needs a waterproofed floor, a floor waste or safe tray, and a waste pipe route down to the ground floor. Noise and vibration from a washer on a timber floor are worth considering, so a spot over the kitchen or laundry below works best. We check the structure first.
Does a laundry renovation need a permit in Kooyong?
Internal laundry work generally doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Stonnington. External vents, new windows or changes to an outbuilding in the heritage precinct may need one, and structural changes may need a building permit. Every plumbing and electrical change in a Kooyong laundry is made by licensed trades and certified.
How long does a laundry renovation take in Kooyong?
A laundry on the same footprint usually takes less time than a bathroom, with most of it spent on plumbing, tiling and cabinetry. A combined mudroom, an upstairs laundry or work on an old outbuilding adds time. We give you a written schedule so the rest of your Kooyong home can keep running as normal.
We’re leasing our Kooyong apartment. Does the laundry need work?
Tenants mainly need a laundry that works reliably and doesn’t leak. Check that the taps and hoses are sound, the trough cabinet isn’t swollen, the dryer vents properly and there is a safe power point for each machine. In a small interwar flat, shelves above the machines add useful storage. Larger changes need owners corporation approval and take longer.
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.