Most laundries are juggling open shelves full of bottles, nowhere decent to fold, and machines that stick out past the bench. Premium laundry cabinets solve that by giving you built‑in, moisture‑resistant storage designed for steam, splashes, and daily use. They usually sit in the low–mid thousands for a fitted room and use quality materials, soft‑close hardware, and smart storage like pull‑out hampers and tall cabinets so the space finally works properly.
What are premium laundry cabinets?
Premium laundry cabinets are custom or high‑quality modular units designed specifically for laundries, not just repurposed generic cupboards. They create a clean, built‑in look that ties in with your kitchen or bathroom joinery while standing up better to humidity, detergents, and constant use.
Compared with cheaper flat‑pack options, they offer better sizing, stronger construction, and proper moisture‑resistant materials, so you’re not dealing with swollen panels and sagging doors after a few years. They suit homeowners doing a proper renovation who want a long‑term solution which is exactly the type of project retailers like Austpek Bathrooms typically support with their laundry ranges.
Where to Buy Laundry Cabinets?
You can buy laundry cabinets from bathroom retailers, cabinet showrooms, and online stores, as well as directly from brands that specialise in laundry and utility storage. At Austpek Bathrooms, for example, you’ll find premium laundry cabinets and companion pieces from well‑known Australian and imported brands that are designed to handle steam, splashes, and daily use rather than just being repurposed kitchen units.
How much do quality laundry cabinets cost?
For a compact laundry with a wall‑to‑wall premium layout, expect to start in the low–mid thousands once you factor in cabinetry, benchtop, and installation. Larger rooms with full‑height storage, stone benchtops, extra accessories, and more detailed work will naturally land higher.
Price is driven mainly by room size, materials and finishes, the number of internal features like pull‑outs and hampers, the benchtop you choose, and whether you use professional installers. It’s best to think of it as a long‑term investment that adds daily convenience and resale appeal, rather than a quick cosmetic patch.
Best Materials And Finishes For A Laundry Cabinets
Laundries are humid and hard‑working, so the materials that survive here are a bit different from a spare bedroom or hallway.
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Moisture‑resistant board for cabinet carcasses - Handles steam, splashes, and the odd leak more reliably than standard cabinetry board, helping prevent swelling and warping.
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High‑quality laminate or thermofoil fronts - Tough, wipe‑clean surfaces that stand up well to stains, splashes, and frequent cleaning.
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Polyurethane or other premium painted finishes - Smooth, durable finishes that look high‑end and are easy to clean, especially good when the laundry is visible from living areas.
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Stone or engineered stone benchtops - Benchtops that shrug off water, detergents, and hot items while giving a sleek, premium look.
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Timber or timber‑look fronts (properly sealed) - Bring a furniture‑like feel to the room, as long as edges and faces are well sealed against moisture.
A handy detail that makes a big difference: many modern front‑load machines are deeper than the standard 600 mm bench. A benchtop around 700 mm (or a touch more) usually lets the appliances sit fully under the bench with room for hoses and taps, instead of sticking out. Custom or made‑to‑measure benchtops, especially in stone, make that easy and give a true build‑in finish.
Best Features For Your Laundry Cabinets
Premium cabinets earn their keep in how they work day to day, not just how they look.
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Overhead cabinets - Clear the benchtop and keep chemicals out of reach so the space feels calmer and safer.
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Full‑height tall cabinet - Swallows brooms, mops, vacuums, and bulk packs so they aren’t leaning in a corner or cluttering another room.
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Pull‑out or tilt‑out hampers - Hide dirty laundry and make sorting simple, instead of living with permanent piles on the floor or machines.
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Soft‑close hinges and drawer runners - Stop slamming, feel solid, and cope with the weight of heavy bottles and baskets over time.
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Deep, full‑extension drawers - Let you see and reach everything easily, which is especially helpful in narrow rooms.
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Hanging rail or drying section - Gives shirts and delicates somewhere to drip‑dry straight from the washer, using vertical space and reducing ironing.
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Integrated or matching benchtop over appliances - Creates a proper folding and sorting zone and makes the whole run feel like one continuous piece, not separate units pushed together.
Recommended products from Austpek Bathrooms
Here are a few setups you can build using typical components available through a premium bathroom and laundry retailer like Austpek Bathrooms:
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Tall laundry cabinet with utility storage - A full‑height cabinet with adjustable shelves and broom space that keeps mops, vacuums, and bulk detergents hidden but close to the washer and dryer.
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Overhead laundry wall cabinets with stone or stone‑look benchtop - Wall cabinets sized to sit neatly above a custom‑cut benchtop over front‑load appliances, giving you closed storage plus a generous folding surface in one run.
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Base laundry cabinet with pull‑out hamper - A base cabinet that looks like a standard door from the outside but opens to reveal a pull‑out hamper on runners, ideal for placing next to the washer.
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Laundry benchtop in stone or stone‑look finish (around 700 mm deep) - A deeper, custom‑cut benchtop designed to cover most front‑load washers and dryers so they sit fully under the top and deliver a true built‑in feel.
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Overhead cabinet with under‑cabinet hanging rail - A standard wall cabinet combined with a hanging rail underneath so shirts and delicates can go straight from the washer to the rail over the bench.
Layout ideas for Your Home
Good layout is about workflow: moving from washer to dryer to bench to storage without dodging doors or tripping over baskets.
In small laundries, a simple run of base cabinets with a benchtop over a front‑loader, overhead cabinets, and a slim tall unit can completely change how usable the room feels. In a standard family laundry, a longer run of base and wall cabinets, at least one tall cabinet, and a clear folding zone on the benchtop usually hits the sweet spot. In laundries that you can see from the kitchen or entry, using the same door style and colour and hiding appliances behind doors helps the space blend in with the rest of the home instead of standing out as a utility area.
Getting your cabinets installed properly
Even the best cabinetry can disappoint if it isn’t installed properly. A good installer will level everything, fix cabinets securely into studs, and leave enough clearance for plumbing, power, and ventilation around appliances.
In a premium fitout, you can also expect neat scribing to uneven walls, tidy cut‑outs for pipes and power, and properly supported benchtops, especially for stone. Solid warranties and responsive after‑sales support are worth asking about, because they show the retailer stands behind both the product and the install.
Are premium laundry cabinets worth buying?
Premium laundry cabinets are worth buying if you care about durability, daily convenience, and how your home presents. Cheaper units are more likely to swell, chip, and loosen in a hot, steamy laundry, while premium cabinets use better board, finishes, and hardware that stay solid for years instead of looking tired after a couple of winters.
You’re also buying smarter storage with full‑height cabinets, and proper bench space that cuts down clutter and makes washing, drying, and folding noticeably quicker and less frustrating.
If your current laundry feels more like a storage cupboard than a workable room, rethinking the cabinets, benchtop depth, and a few smart features can make a big difference. Browsing a focused range of premium laundry cabinets and benchtops from a retailer like Austpek Bathrooms is a simple way to see what’s possible, then you can mix and match pieces to suit your space, appliances, and budget before you commit.
