Creating An Organized & Functional Laundry Room
Your laundry room needs to be a functional space that allows you to wash and dry your clothes and linen. That doesn’t mean you can’t create a stylish room that makes it easier to want to spend time in to get through your mountains of laundry. So when designing the perfect laundry room, what must you keep in mind?
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Placement
Firstly, you need to consider the room’s layout and the items’ placement. Regardless of what you need to fit in, you need to make sure it is laid out in a way that makes your life easier.
Dirty washing hampers close to the washing machine and a care area next to the dryer that allows you to fold clothing to be put away in the appropriate room. Again, if you are lucky enough to have space in this room, consider how you will dry items such as using a clothes airer so as not to shrink anything in your dryer. Have all of your applicable accessories placed in ideal locations, i.e., shelving with detergents above the washing machine, lint balls and dryer sheets on top of the dryer, and so on.
Use Wall Space
Your walls aren’t just for images. You can use this space to clear items off the floor. How about a hanging unit to hold your ironing board so it is off the floor when not in use and you can maximize space?
A coat rack can give you added drying and hanging space for longer items such as housecoats, outdoor coats, and even blankets without them being in the way on the floor. Mount airers on the wall can be folded away or even on the ceiling to increase drying areas.
Brighten up your laundry room by adding Laundry Room Wall Decals and pictures to give the space personality.
Organization
The key to a successful laundry room is to ensure you do everything you need to. This means utilizing the space by creating an organized system using shelving, boxes, and storage to give everything a home to make it less cluttered and easy to navigate. You can easily find what you need, check supplies, and tidy the laundry room.
Add a Closet
A closet allows you to put away all your laundry appliances. This lets you store laundry bags, dress and suit covers, and more without damaging them as they’re safely hung away in a closed cabinet. Irons, steamers, accessories, and excess detergents can be stored in cupboards. For maximum usage, why not add rails for hangers when not in use?
Make The Most Of Gaps
Do you have small gaps between appliances or units? They don’t have to be unsightly and wasted. Use this area to store collapsible laundry baskets, step ladders, cleaning accessories, and more. Get creative with what you can fit in previously unused gaps to help you to fit more in the room.
