HBK Constructions - Home, Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations

Unlike your kitchen, your laundry room does not attract family and friends for gathering. This means you can have a little fun with your laundry room design. You can add some color in the laundry that you may not have considere d in any other room, even on built-in cabinetry. The following rooms may inspire you to get creative.   This is  absolutely divine design. The raised-panel cabinets topped with crown molding epitomizes traditional style. The brushed brass knobs hearken  back to Victorian aesthe tics, yet their simple, oval shape maintains transitional standards. The rug and the chandelier guide your eyes from top to bottom in this exquisite laundry room. From the soaring mint green cabinets to the hexagon marble tile and brass hardware, this bright and beautiful laundry room invites you in. It’s so pretty that you may not want to bring your dirty laundry along. The cool palette in laundry room invokes a refreshing feel, while the textures and patterns ...

There’s more to updating your laundry room than simply selecting a new washer and dryer. From changing up the layout to adding more storage, use the following steps to transform your laundry room. Step 1: Design and Plan Your Laundry Room Remodel Before diving in, take some time to think about why you’ve decided to remodel your laundry room , and use that to influence your planning process. Are you looking to update the room’s aesthetic? Do you need to enhance the flow of the room to increase functionality? It’s also important to think about the existing space you have – can you work within the confines of the current walls, or do you need to open it up or move the room to an entirely different part of the house? Take time to thoroughly plan your renovation so you’re prepared and end up with a final product you’re happy with. Step 2: Create a Budget This includes the cost of mid-range upper and lower cabinets, laminate countertops and front-loading appliances in a 35-square-fo...

Cleaning washing machines! Now that’s something we’re have not thought of and not too bothered about. However, did you know that uncleaned washing machines can be the main hub for deadly viruses and bacteria ? But why do we need to clean a washing machine in the first place! What is all the fresh soap and water and fabric softener for! Does it not clean the washing machine already? Researchers and reports tell that while washing machines cleans your dirtiest laundry, it in itself gets dirtier with every wash. When a washing machine remains uncleaned for long periods of time, a layer of soap water residue, fabric softener, chemicals and minerals get built in the drain tubes, detergent drawer, filter, and outer part of the washing tub. If this layer is left as it is for quite some time, it can breed very harmful drug-resistant bacteria. To add to the conundrum, cold-water and mildly hot-water washes lets this bacteria and virus flourish in the teeny-weeny corners of the washing...

Using Too Much Detergent Using too much detergent can result in odors being trapped in the clothing under excess detergent. It can also result in wetter clothes in the dryer. Lucky for you there’s an easy fix for this, just read the recommended amount of detergent for your load.   Scrubbing Stains Too Much Scrubbing stains too much can result in spreading the stain further. Instead try different strategies to remove the stain or slowly scrub the stain making sure to stop if the stain starts to spread.   Forgetting to Empty Pockets Besides ruining what was in your pockets, forgetting to empty pockets could result in damages to the washer. In a front loading washer metal objects can break the front-loading window glass. The simplest way to fix this is to check all your pockets before washing.   Not Reading the Care Tags If you don’t read the care tags you won’t know if there are any special cleaning instructions to not damage your clothes. But like ...

Have you been inspired by our new Laundry collection and now want to renovate your laundry but have no idea where to begin? We’ve got you covered. We’ve put together some helpful tips to get you started on planning your new Laundry! Space and Style How do you use your space? Is your Laundry a one stop shop for the all family’s washing? Could a hidden hamper help tidy this up? Do you need to store the kids sporting equipment or the dogs Christmas costume, could a tall cabinet or drawers help? Is your Laundry a separate room or part of the garage – could wall to wall layout work or do you need an open end? Choose A Style Have a look at the style in the rest of your house, we recommend carrying your design from the bathroom or kitchen into your Laundry for a cohesive feel throughout the home. Don’t be afraid to be bold! Laundries don’t have to be all white!  Do you have gorgeous plants or colourful towels that you would like to keep on display, our open ...