Victoria Devine's $2000 laundry renovation tips

Victoria Devine reveals how she transformed her laundry for just $2000

The money expert shares her secrets to a beautiful laundry renovation on a budget.

Photography: Pivotal Conversations / Kate Enno / Styling: Annalese Hay

A beautiful laundry renovation doesn’t have to break the bank. Just ask financial expert Victoria Devine, who transformed her tired laundry into a stylish, functional space for just $2000 with the help of Kaboodle.

Here, she shares her clever cost-saving tips and explains why even the smallest renovations can make a big difference.

Victoria Devine is an author, business owner and host of ‘She’s On The Money’ podcast. She’s recently upgraded to her own forever home and also has a holiday beach “shack” she’s been doing up on a budget. Tune into ‘The Edit by Home Beautiful’ podcast to hear Victoria chat to HB editor-inchief Elle Lovelock about her properties and why bougie isn’t always better. *(Credit: Photography: Pivotal Conversations)*

QUESTION

We finally renovated our kitchen last year and I love it, but the laundry is right off it and is still in its original condition. We went over budget on the kitchen, so every time I mention another renovation my husband’s face does a thing! Is a laundry even worth spending money on?

ANSWER

I think people really underestimate how expensive cabinetry can be. The second you say “I’d like a custom kitchen,” it’s suddenly $25,000 minimum, which makes you a bit gun-shy about doing a laundry. That’s why I did a Kaboodle laundry. You can jump on their website, put in your room dimensions and design the whole space – it’s basically The Sims for adults. We replaced an old laundry trough with a bench, built-in sink, overhead cupboards and a pantry for extra storage. It cost about $2000, my husband and dad installed it over a weekend, and it has completely changed the space. If it sparks joy and elevates your everyday experience, I think it’s worth investing in – just do it in a way that works for your budget.

Spruce up This Kaboodle Kitchen laundry, built by Front Porch Properties, includes the Hickory Maple timber laminate benchtop *(Credit: Photography: Kate Enno / Styling: Annalese Hay)*

COST-SAVING LAUNDRY RENO TIPS
DON’T shift your sink
Moving plumbing adds costs to the job.
AVOID bespoke joinery
Look into using online DIY solutions, such as Kaboodle.
INVEST in smaller details
Elevate the look with beautiful tapware.

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