Kitchen and laundry renovations in Thornbury: splashbacks, sinks and tapware

Thornbury kitchens and laundries come in every shape, from galley kitchens in period cottages to open plan spaces in extensions and townhouses. Laundries are often tucked into a small room at the back or a cupboard. This guide covers the tiles and fittings that make these rooms work, with links to our showroom page for Thornbury.

Kitchen splashback tiles

The splashback is the easiest place to add personality to a kitchen. Popular choices for Thornbury homes include:

• Subway and finger tiles in gloss or handmade looks for a classic feel in period homes.
• Vertical stack layouts for a modern, clean look.
• Large format marble look tiles for fewer grout lines and easy cleaning.
• Mosaics for texture behind open shelves or a coffee nook.

Our kitchen splashback tiles guide covers sizes, grout and planning with your cabinetmaker.

Sinks and mixers

Choose the sink before the benchtop is cut. Undermount sinks give a clean edge on stone, while top mount sinks suit laminate. A double bowl suits busy kitchens, while a large single bowl handles big pans. Pair it with a kitchen mixer with enough reach and height for the bowl, and consider a pull out spray. See our kitchen mixer buying guide.

Kitchen floor tiles

In an open plan Thornbury extension, a single large format porcelain tile through the kitchen and living area looks seamless. Choose a matt finish in a mid tone that hides everyday marks. If the kitchen opens to a deck or courtyard, consider an indoor and outdoor range.

Laundries that work hard

Many Thornbury laundries are compact, so every centimetre counts.

1. Replace an old trough with a laundry sink and cabinet.
2. Stack the washer and dryer if space is tight, and add storage above.
3. Tile the floor in a durable matt tile and use a wipeable splashback.
4. Add a mixer with a pull out spray for soaking and rinsing.

A cupboard laundry can still look great with a good benchtop, a neat sink and a tiled splashback in the same style as the kitchen.

Matching finishes through the house

Kitchen mixers, laundry tapware and bathroom fittings do not have to be identical, but keeping them in the same finish family makes the house feel considered. If the bathroom has brushed gold, consider a warm finish in the kitchen too. Read matching tiles, tapware and vanities.

Order of works

Cabinets and benchtops go in first, then the splashback is tiled, then the sink and mixer are connected. Order tiles early, as they are call to order, and make sure the sink is on site before the benchtop is templated.

Lighting and power

Plan lighting and power before the splashback goes on. Under cabinet LED strips light the bench and make tiles glow, and power points should be positioned so they sit neatly within the tile layout rather than across a grout line. Mention these to your electrician and tiler at the same time.

Budget wisely

Spend on things you touch every day, such as the kitchen mixer and sink, and on durable floor tiles. A simple splashback tile laid well can look as good as an expensive feature tile. Ask us for a quote that covers products, and installation if you would like it, so you can compare options clearly.

Plan your kitchen or laundry

Our Reservoir showroom is about 10 to 15 minutes from Thornbury along High Street, or a short walk from Reservoir station on the Mernda line. Book a free measure, compare splashback tiles, sinks and mixers together, and ask us to quote installation by our qualified trades if you would like it done for you. Installation is a paid service, always quoted.

Close to Thornbury, Preston and Northcote

Our Reservoir showroom is minutes from the inner north. See our local pages for bathroom tiles and tapware near Thornbury, bathroom renovations near Preston and the tile shop near Northcote, or browse all areas we serve.

More for Thornbury: tiles for Thornbury homes and the subway tiles guide.

Common questions

What splashback tiles suit a Thornbury period home?

Subway, finger and handmade look tiles suit period homes, especially in a classic brick or vertical stack layout.

Should I choose the sink before the benchtop?

Yes. The benchtop maker needs the sink on hand or its exact template to cut the opening.

Do you offer a free measure for kitchens in Thornbury?

Yes. We offer a free measure for kitchens, laundries and bathrooms in Thornbury.

Visit us or shop online

See the range in person at our showrooms: Geelong at 35A Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, phone (03) 5223 2765, and Reservoir at 214 Broadway, Reservoir VIC 3073, phone (03) 9867 5051. Both are open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 9:30am to 3:00pm, and Sunday by appointment only.

Planning a renovation? Request a quote and a free measure, and ask us to include installation by our qualified trades if you would like it quoted. Prefer to shop from home? Order online with Australia-wide delivery, or pick up from either showroom, usually ready in 2 to 4 days.