Of all the spaces in our homes, modern laundries have seen the biggest upgrade in recent years…

The basic stainless steel washing trough of yesterday has been replaced and redefined — to include all the modern luxuries and storage customisation which was previously reserved for our kitchens. And one of the most exciting and first decisions you'll face when planning your new modern and upgraded laundry design? Choosing the perfect colour scheme.

With countless colour combinations at your disposal, finding the ideal balance between style, colour trends and practicality can be daunting! So we’re sharing five #triedandtested laundry colour schemes you’ll love… each of which has been designed for longevity — to stand the test of time and changing home and laundry trends. #letsgo

1. Contemporary Coastal Laundry

Coastal style never grows old - and the combination of contemporary design features with coastal colours and finishes results in a more refined, minimalist interior style, that is very Contemporary Coastal.

Combining two cabinetry colours works well to achieve this design. In our Contemporary Coastal Laundry Colour Scheme, we’ve paired base cabinets in a timber or timber-look finish with overhead cabinetry in white for a simple contemporary design.

To complete this timeless laundry colour idea, add contemporary design features like LED lighting strips underneath your cabinets + handleless cabinets, to create clean seamless lines. For tapware, brushed nickel taps are the perfect choice.

Z+S Tip • Use fluted or textured cabinetry profiles to add texture and pattern to your contemporary style laundry design.

2. Classic Coastal Laundry

Just like the name suggests, this Classic Coastal Colour Scheme oozes classic Coastal Home Style. It’s a style that was traditionally used in beach houses and holiday homes, and has evolved to be a leading modern home style - simply because it feels so good to live in! It’s a colour combination and home style that stays consistently fresh and stylish year after year.

To achieve the signature Z+S Classic Coastal look, start with crisp white cabinets and a matching white benchtop and sink. This gives a streamlined and clean look that will also make your laundry feel light and spacious.

Bring natural finishes and warmth to the space by incorporating Oak or Oak-look timber features like floating shelves or wall hooks. Timber tones will add both texture and a relaxed aesthetic, and pair beautifully with white cabinets. For handles and tapware, a brushed brass finish will add character and an elevated touch to finish off and complement this colour scheme beautifully.

3. Scandi Laundry

A Scandi Style laundry is a great option for anyone building or renovating a contemporary home and looking to integrate the clean lines, natural material and light-filled aesthetic of Scandinavian interiors.

Scandi style incorporates light colours with pops of black, so incorporating pale timbers, with white and light grey tiles and finishes is the simple formula for nailing the Scandi look in your home. When selecting your Scandi laundry design colours, opt for timber finishes with grey, muted or washed-out tones, rather than warmer, vibrant yellow timber stains.

Scandi interiors are always clean, pure and simple, and incorporate black features and accessories like sink taps and lighting to create contrast. In our Scandi Laundry Colour Scheme, a matte black laundry sink, tap, hanging rail and cabinet handles give this design just enough design punch to balance the otherwise simple colour palette.

4. Hamptons Laundry

Hamptons Style laundry and homes embrace traditional elements and design features, making them an ever-popular choice when it comes to home building and renovating. There are a few key elements you’ll want to copy to achieve your elegant and traditional Hamptons Style laundry.

In terms of colour, you’ll want to embrace lots of white or light grey tones for finishes like joinery and benchtops. If you want to steer clear of marble, you can opt for porcelain or engineered stone surfaces with a minimal pattern, that will give you the look of marble without the maintenance.

Z+S Tip • Use your benchtop stone for your laundry splashback — to create seamless lines and an uncomplicated and refined laundry design.

For our Hamptons Laundry design, we opted for a slimline shaker cabinet door profile. Shaker-style cabinets are a classic Hamptons home feature, and using a narrower profile like we’ve done here, will create a more minimal and contemporary look for your Hamptons laundry colour scheme. Pair with brass handles and tapware with simple detailing and you’ll have a Hamptons laundry you’ll be making excuses to spend time in.

5. Modern + Contemporary Laundry

Looking to create a less-is-more contemporary look? This modern laundry, monochrome colour palette is just the ticket.

You can achieve this look for your new laundry or laundry reno, by opting for light warm-grey cabinetry, and a light benchtop and adding a touch of timber to add contrast to your space. It’s a simple formula that’s guaranteed to stand the test of time and changing design trends. The key to nailing this design is to include some texture or pattern in selected materials and finishes.

In our Retreat House Laundry, a veined porcelain benchtop was chosen to add pattern to the otherwise simple and classic laundry cabinets. This pattern injection is key to balancing this laundry room design, with a monochrome scheme that’s light and simple — resulting in a laundry room that feels large, calming and uncluttered.