Laundry Renovations Prahran
Prahran Laundries,
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Stylish, practical laundry renovations in Prahran and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, upfront quotes, zero hidden costs.
Your Prahran Laundry, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering high-quality laundry renovations in Prahran 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 Prahran Homes
In Prahran’s terraces and cottages, the laundry is usually small and placed in the rear lean-to near the bathroom, often with a trough and minimal storage. Apartments and townhouses tend to have European laundries in cupboards, while some older apartment blocks still rely on shared laundries. Owners of those units often ask whether they can fit a private laundry into a kitchen or bathroom.
Typical requests include reorganising cramped rear laundries, European laundries in joinery for apartments and townhouses, stacked washers and dryers that free up bench space, better ventilation, and finding room for a laundry in older apartments where none existed. Most internal laundry work doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Stonnington, and we work with owners corporations on apartments.
Prahran at a Glance
- Postcode
- Prahran VIC 3181
- Council
- City of Stonnington
- From the CBD
- About 5 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Victorian terraces
- Workers’ cottages
- Apartments
- Townhouses
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,625,000
- Median unit price$502,500
- House rent$900 a week
- Unit rent$595 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Planning a Laundry Renovation in Prahran
Layout
Combining Bathroom and Laundry
In Prahran cottages the laundry often shares the rear lean-to with the bathroom. Combining them into one room, with the machines behind doors, can free space for a larger shower or a second toilet. The whole room then needs waterproofing to bathroom standard. We draw both options so you can compare the layouts.
Plumbing
A Machine in the Kitchen
Older Prahran flats without a laundry can often fit a washing machine into the kitchen, sharing the sink waste and water supply. A combined washer dryer saves space in a small galley. We check that the waste and power can handle it, and seek owners corporation approval where shared pipes are involved.
Ventilation
Cupboard Laundries Without Windows
Laundries in Prahran apartments and townhouses are often in a hallway cupboard with no window. A heat pump dryer, which needs no external vent, and a small ceiling exhaust fan keep moisture out of the house. Louvred or vented doors help too. We choose a dryer and fan that suit the size of the space.
Storage
Bench Space Beside Stacked Machines
With machines stacked in a tall cupboard, the space beside them can take a narrow bench, a trough and shelves above. Pull-out hampers and an ironing board in a drawer save floor space. Prahran’s narrow cottages and townhouses rarely have a spare room, so every centimetre is planned.
Outdoor
Drying Space in Courtyards
Small Prahran courtyards leave little room for a clothesline. Wall-mounted folding lines, retractable lines and a covered drying spot near the back door are common answers. Apartments and townhouses may have owners corporation rules about drying washing on balconies, so check them before planning where clothes will dry.
Get a Free Laundry Estimate in Prahran
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Prahran 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 Prahran
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 Prahran 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 Prahran
Prahran (3181) is about 5 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate laundries in Prahran and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Can I fit a laundry into my Prahran cottage without an extension?
Often. Common spots are a cupboard under the stairs in two-storey terraces, a nook in the kitchen, or part of the rear lean-to bathroom. Each needs water, a waste and power. We look at where the drainage runs at the back of the cottage before choosing a spot, since that decides what is practical.
Do I need a permit for a laundry renovation in Prahran?
Internal laundry work generally doesn’t need a planning permit from the City of Stonnington, though a new vent or window on the street side of a heritage cottage may. For apartments, owners corporation approval is usually needed for plumbing changes. You receive a plumbing compliance certificate and a Certificate of Electrical Safety when the work is done.
How can I reduce washing machine noise in my Prahran apartment?
In concrete-floored buildings, spin vibration can carry to neighbours. Anti-vibration pads, a level floor and placing the machine against a solid wall rather than a lightweight partition all help. Some owners corporations limit machine use to certain hours. We plan the position and base to keep noise down.
Should I improve the laundry before leasing my Prahran townhouse?
Renters in Prahran often look for a proper place for a washing machine and dryer, not a gap in the hallway with no shelf. A working trough or tap, a waste, enough power points and some storage are worth checking before you lease. Where a rental has a laundry, Victoria’s minimum standards require it to be connected to hot and cold water.
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.