SWS Journal/Laundry & Utility
The Functional Laundry: When Every Detail Has a Job
A laundry doesn't need more cabinetry. It needs better-placed cabinetry.
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Rooms
Editorial
Guide/Laundry & Utility
The small laundry that does everything
Two and a half metres of joinery, one hanging rail and a bench you can actually fold on.
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SWS Journal/Living Rooms, Entryways
The Hidden Dog Nook: Beautiful Under-Stair Storage Ideas for Dog Lovers
Margaret and Barbara like to be close. Their beds take up room we need in the lounge. An under-stair nook is a way to keep them nearby, with somewhere for their things to go.
SWS Finds
SWS Find
Laundry Bin Selector 55L — White / Grey Lid
Why it earns its place: Sorting happens as clothes go in, not on the floor on wash day. Two openings, one footprint.
from $329 · Brabantia Australia
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SWS Find
Seagrass Round Baskets with Lids, Set of 3
Why it earns its place: Lids are the difference between storage and clutter with a texture. Always lids.
from $79 · Billy Basket
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Bathroom
Vivid Slimline Wall Basin Mixer Set 230mm — Matte Black
Why it earns its place: Wall-mounting clears the bench and makes stone look intentional. Worth the plumbing conversation.
from $286 · Austpek Bathrooms
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SWS Find
Wall Mounted Clothes Rail — Black, 84cm
Why it earns its place: Shirts go straight from the dryer onto a hanger, so they never need ironing. The black finish keeps it looking fitted rather than temporary.
from $48.07 · Amazon Australia
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SWS Find
3 Piece Airtight Glass Storage Jar Set with Bamboo Lids
Why it earns its place: Decanting gets rid of the loud packaging and shows you what's running low before wash day.
from $74.60 · Amazon Australia
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Water Hyacinth Storage Baskets, Set of 4
Why it earns its place: Rectangular, with handles and a wire frame that holds its shape — the closest thing to the pictured drawer baskets. Measure the drawer before choosing a size.
Amazon Australia
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Storage
TRUSLIDE Locking Heavy-Duty Drawer Slides, 227kg
Why it earns its place: A pull-out folding shelf is only useful if it stays put while you lean on it. These lock open, and the load rating leaves plenty of margin for a full basket. A job for your joiner or a confident installer.
Amazon Australia
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Storage
Pull Out Cabinet Organiser, 4 Pack
Why it earns its place: Hidden behind cupboard doors, so the plastic doesn't matter. Stain sprays and refills slide out instead of getting lost at the back.
Amazon Australia
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Storage
Anguila Baskets, 2 Piece Set, Natural
Why it earns its place: A carry basket for the trip from drum to folding shelf — the role of the round basket in the picture. Natural weave, nothing to label.
Amazon Australia
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Finishing Touches
Amber Glass Soap Dispensers, 2 Pack
Why it earns its place: Decant detergent and stain spray into these and the open shelf stops looking like a supermarket aisle. Amber glass protects the contents and reads as considered, not clinical.
from $27.99 · Amazon Australia
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Bathroom
Egyptian Cotton 600GSM Towel Set, 8 Piece, Beige
Why it earns its place: The folded towel on the pull-out shelf is doing quiet work — a neutral, heavyweight set like this one keeps the shelf looking styled rather than stored.
from $55.99 · Amazon Australia
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SWS Find
Rectangle Cotton Rope Woven Basket with Handles
Why it earns its place: Soft-sided, so it can't scuff a painted drawer like a rattan or hyacinth weave can. The rectangular shape lines up neatly in a deep basket drawer, and the handles make it a carry basket the moment it leaves the shelf.
from $23.99 · Amazon Australia
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