5 essential design tips for a laundry room makeover

An update to your laundry room can make this chore a bit easier and more enjoyable for everyone at home. If it’s time to update where you fluff and fold, KAM recommends you keep these key tips in mind.

Think Outside the Basement

With some planning and professional assistance, you can create a laundry space in an existing room on your home’s main or top floor. Moving your washer and dryer into a mudroom or guest bathroom makes them easier to access for all family members.

Maximize Space and Storage

Consider stackable washer/dryer units or adding a shelf above your side-by-side units to create more room for laundry baskets and cleaning supplies. A wall-mounted cabinet or two will also come in handy. Add a wicker basket to collect stray socks and a mason jar for pocket change to keep them from collecting on top of the machines.

Maximize Space and Storage

Consider stackable washer/dryer units or adding a shelf above your side-by-side units to create more room for laundry baskets and cleaning supplies. A wall-mounted cabinet or two will also come in handy. Add a wicker basket to collect stray socks and a mason jar for pocket change to keep them from collecting on top of the machines.

Add Some Personality

Consider a bright paint color or graphic wallpaper to liven up the room. Or, if you prefer keeping the wall colors neutral, add a vintage-style laundry sign or decorative chalkboard for some style.

Let the Light In

Unique lighting fixtures not only give your laundry room some flair, they also provide the brightness needed when working on a stubborn stain or folding. In addition to overhead light, a good-size window lights up and opens up your laundry space.

Ready to Work

Adding a countertop for folding clean clothes or a fold-down ironing board will create the elements needed for a functional laundry space. Make your laundry room more efficient with designated work spaces for the tasks at hand.