Looking for a clever, space-saving sliding laundry door that works with your kitchen or bathroom renovation? This guide from Joyce Kitchens — specialists in custom cabinetry across WA — covers the best laundry door ideas, door types, materials, layouts, costs in Perth, and how we design, manufacture and install seamless solutions alongside your kitchen, laundry, wardrobe and bathroom upgrades.
Why choose a sliding laundry door
In busy Australian homes, the laundry often sits near the kitchen, scullery or mudroom. A well-specified sliding laundry door saves precious floor area compared with a swinging door, keeps noise and odours at bay, and creates a clean, cohesive look with your kitchen or wardrobe joinery.
- Space efficiency: ideal for apartments, European laundries, narrow hallways and open-plan living.
- Better zoning: reduce washer spin noise and keep dryer lint/steam out of your living areas.
- Style match: align profiles, colours and handles with your shaker kitchen, coastal Hamptons palette or modern handleless doors.
- Accessibility: a top-hung cavity slider can improve clear openings and manoeuvring space in line with good-practice accessibility principles (refer to AS/NZS 1428 where relevant).
Best sliding door types for laundries
Cavity slider (pocket door)
The most space-efficient option. Great for European laundries tucked behind a wall or in a hallway. Pair with soft-close hardware and a full-height pelmet for neat concealment.
Barn-style slider (top-hung)
A visible-track feature door that can add character to Hamptons or country interiors. Choose moisture-resistant paint or timber with durable seal. Excellent where wall space allows the leaf to slide clear.
Aluminium-framed glass slider
Modern, light-enhancing and ideal near kitchens or sculleries. Use frosted or reeded glass for privacy while maintaining light transfer. Specify Grade A safety glazing to AS 1288/AS 2208.
Bi-parting double slider
For wider openings or combined laundry–mudroom zones. Both leaves slide to either side, improving access to appliances and tall storage.
Acoustic slider
For premium noise control. Add brush or acoustic seals, a bottom guide and a pelmet to help contain sound and steam. Useful for open-plan living.
Our renovation process (Perth & WA)
Joyce Kitchens manages the whole journey — from concept to completion — for kitchen renovations Perth, laundry renovation, wardrobes and bathrooms.
- Discovery & measure: We assess openings, wall structure, plumbing and appliance sizes, and check if a cavity frame is suitable.
- Design & selections: Choose door type, profiles, handles, track systems, and finishes to match your custom cabinetry WA. We’ll coordinate the laundry layout, benchtops and splashback too.
- Local manufacture: Doors, custom panels and cabinetry are built to order. We use quality hardware (e.g., Häfele, Blum hinges and tracks) and moisture-resistant board.
- Installation: Experienced installers fit the cavity unit or surface track, door leaf, soft-close, guides and seals, then commission and adjust for smooth running.
- Aftercare: Advice on cleaning, adjustment and maintenance.
We follow recognised best-practice from bodies such as the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Master Builders WA. For glazing, specify products that comply with relevant AS/NZS Standards.
Materials and finishes
Door leaf options
- Moisture-resistant MDF with two-pack paint for a premium smooth finish that matches painted shaker profiles or contemporary flat panels.
- Timber veneer or solid timber (sealed): warm, durable, and suits coastal or heritage homes.
- Aluminium-framed glass with frosted, laminated or toughened safety glass; great for light flow near kitchens.
- Decorative laminate or thermolaminate (vinyl wrap): budget-friendly, wide colour range to match laminate benchtops and panels.
Hardware choices
- Top-hung track (preferred for laundries): keeps the floor clear; add a discrete floor guide for stability.
- Soft-close/soft-open dampers for smooth operation and less wear.
- Flush pulls and privacy latches to suit handleless or shaker kitchen aesthetics.
- Seals and pelmets to reduce noise and contain steam/odours.
Coordinate with your kitchen and laundry cabinetry
Unify your renovation by echoing profiles and colours: a shaker kitchen door with matching shaker-style laundry slider; or a handleless slider in a matte two-pack paint to match soft-close drawers, integrated appliances and a contemporary kitchen. Tie in your engineered stone benchtop or laminate benchtop selection and splashback finish.
Layouts and styles that work in WA homes
Narrow laundries and European laundries
A cavity slider keeps corridors clear. Standard internal door leaves in Australia are commonly 2040 x 720–820 x 35 mm; we’ll confirm site conditions and propose the right frame and clear opening for appliance access.
Family laundry + mudroom
A bi-parting slider can open wide for sports gear and pet zones. Add durable flooring, tall storage and an undermount sink with LED task lighting for sorting and stain treatment.
Coastal Hamptons or classic shaker
Painted panels, beaded profiles and brushed-nickel flush pulls pair beautifully with white or sand-tone stone, reeded glass and a butler’s pantry or scullery nearby.
Contemporary minimal
Flat-panel door in super-matte two-pack or aluminium-framed glass with a clean pelmet. Works with integrated appliances and a slim-profile benchtop.
Local notes for Perth and coastal WA
- Heat and UV: For western/rear elevations, consider UV-stable paints/laminates and adequate ventilation for dryers.
- Appliance sizing: Many front-load washers are ~600 mm wide and ~850 mm high; allow service clearances and door swing space where needed.
- Glazing: If choosing glass, specify safety glazing compliant with AS 1288/AS 2208.
Australian case examples
Case study: Floreat, WA — A small European laundry off the kitchen received a moisture-resistant MDF cavity slider in satin white two-pack. Soft-close hardware, acoustic brush seals and a full-height pelmet reduced noise and visually decluttered the open-plan living area.
Case study: Fremantle, WA — A heritage terrace used a barn-style slider in engineered veneer to reference original timber textures. A frosted glass insert brought extra light into the hallway while preserving privacy.
Costs in Perth and WA
Prices vary by opening size, wall structure, hardware and finish. As a guide (supply and install):
- Basic cavity slider (paint-ready leaf, quality track, soft-close): $600–$1,500
- Premium painted or timber slider (two-pack, shaker profile, seals, pelmet): $1,500–$3,500
- Aluminium-framed glass slider (frosted/laminated glass): $2,500–$6,000
- Joinery integration (panelling, bulkheads, tall cabinets): priced to design
Local labour in Perth typically ranges from ~$90–$140/hr depending on trade. We’ll provide a fixed, itemised proposal so you can compare options.
Benchtop comparison for laundries
| Feature | Engineered Stone Benchtop | Laminate Benchtop |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture resistance | Excellent when edges sealed | Good; avoid water ingress at joins |
| Heat resistance | Good, but avoid placing hot dryers/irons directly | Moderate; use heat mats |
| Look & feel | Premium; consistent patterns (e.g., Caesarstone) | Huge décor range, budget-friendly |
| Maintenance | Low; non-porous surface | Low; avoid harsh abrasives |
| Indicative cost | $$–$$$ | $ |
| Turnaround | Template and install; slightly longer | Quicker fabrication and install |
Practical pre-renovation checklist
- Confirm opening size, wall thickness and services in the wall (power, plumbing) before choosing a cavity frame.
- Choose door type (cavity, barn, glass, bi-parting) and direction of slide based on adjacent walls.
- Specify soft-close hardware, floor guide and a full-height pelmet for a cleaner look and better sealing.
- Match finish to your cabinetry: two-pack paint, laminate or timber veneer.
- Consider acoustic or brush seals if the laundry adjoins living areas.
- Plan ventilation: add an extractor fan or louvred slot if required by your dryer and room sealing.
- Allow appliance clearance (washer/dryer depth and hose connections) and consider a drip tray where appropriate.
- Think about pet access (discrete pet door) and finger-safe edge profiles for kids.
- Coordinate with splashback, lighting and storage so the door integrates with the overall renovation.
Ready to plan your laundry or kitchen makeover in Perth? Book a design consultation with Joyce Kitchens and we’ll tailor the right sliding laundry door and cabinetry solution for your home.
FAQ
What is the best sliding laundry door for small spaces?
For apartments or European laundries, a cavity slider (pocket door) maximises usable floor area; specify a 2040 x 720–820 mm leaf, soft-close, quality top-hung track and moisture-resistant finish.
Do I need safety glass for a sliding laundry door with glass?
Yes. In Australia, glass doors should use Grade A safety glazing to AS 1288/AS 2208; choose laminated or toughened glass, and include privacy or translucent options for laundries.
How much does a sliding laundry door cost in Perth?
As a guide, supply and install ranges from $600–$1,500 for a basic cavity slider, $1,500–$3,500 for premium timber/two-pack, and $2,500–$6,000 for aluminium-framed glass.
Will a sliding laundry door reduce noise and odours?
A well-detailed slider with full-height pelmet, brush or acoustic seals and a floor guide reduces sound transfer and contains dryer lint/steam; add an extractor fan for ventilation.
Can Joyce Kitchens handle the whole renovation, not just the door?
Absolutely. We design, build and install complete laundry, kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe solutions across Perth and WA, including custom cabinetry, benchtops and project coordination.
Sliding doors can either disappear or make a statement; anchor the choice with laundry colour schemes that coordinate door colour, tracks and cabinet fronts for a clean, intentional look.
