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Integrate your ironing board If you’re like me, you’ll regard ironing as a necessary evil: not only is it the most joyless of jobs, but portable ironing boards can wobble precariously, there’s no stable room for a hot iron and the placement of power points can force you to iron in odd spaces. Integrated designs that swivel smoothly back into your joinery and fold-out ironing boards like this one can change all that. They are usually more stable, offer a streamlined look when they’re hidden away and free up tall storage space – no more wrestling with freestanding cumbersome ironing boards. These canny creations won’t do the ironing for you but they’l
Raise your bench height… People are taller on average than when 900-millimetre bench heights came into vogue, so if you’re designing or renovating your laundry, consider raising the bench to improve the ergonomics. A slightly taller 920-millimetre-high bench suits most people and does wonders for improving posture and back pain after all those hours spend folding clothes. The very long legged can even nudge bench heights up to 1000 millimetres. Traditional Laundry Room by Dan Kitchens Australia Dan Kitchens Australia Email Save 2. … And your appliances Benches aren’t the only things that could do with a raise – front- loading appliances benefit from a lift to save you from crouching uncomfortably at floor level when loading and unloading them. Some newer front loaders have drums that are positioned higher in the machine’s frame. Generally, 750 to 1000 millimetres is a comfortable height.
Hang it right A beautiful painting or artwork will look far better when hung at the right height. Also, having a consistent centre line throughout your home helps create a sense of harmony. As a general rule, the centre of the artwork should be at eye level, which for the average person is 145 centimetres from the floor. Remember, that’s 145 centimetres to the centre of the art, not to the hook. Yep, I’ve made that mistake before.
If a splashback window is not an option for you, why not think about a mirror splashback. This isa great way to make a kitchen feel bigger than it really is. It will reflect both natural and artificial light around the room. Plus, it can be a great way to introduce colour, especially if the mirrorreflects a view through a window opposite.
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