If you’re going to spend so many hours in your laundry room, you deserve a space that’s as functional, organized and easy to use as possible. Laundry is often more complex than simply tossing dirty clothes into a washing machine and dryer. Doing laundry can also mean scrubbing and pre-soaking difficult stains, separating darks and lights, hand-washing delicates, folding clothes and more. For large families or homes without much laundry room space, laundry time can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several ways you can maximize your laundry room space and create a functional workroom without sacrificing the style and feel of your home. Here are some useful tips.
Choose A Top Or Front Load Washing Machine
By investing in a highly rated, top-quality washer and dryer, you’ll enjoy consistently clean clothes for years and avoid the cost and hassle of constantly replacing parts on a poorly-made machine. While standard dryers are front loading, washers are widely available as both front and top loaders.
While taller users often prefer the top access point, shorter folks may have difficulty reaching clothes at the bottom of the washer. One top loader perk is you can take laundry out of standing water if the machine breaks and won’t drain.
A bright laundry with sleek white cabinets, open shelves, a striped rug and navy appliances bold blue and green towels.
A chic black and white laundry room with a white shiplap wall, white shaker cabinets, black and white floor tiles and potted greenery.
A chic laundry with a grey tile backsplash, a bold tiled floor, white cabinets and an open shelf is welcoming and functional.
A chic minimalist laundry with sleek wooden cabinets, a black and white tile backsplash, a washing machine and a dryer and a basket for laundry.
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A contrasting laundry with a black shiplap wall, a white shiplap cabinet, white appliances and a countertop plus a door to the garden.
Keep Your Decorating Theme Up
Just because laundry rooms are functional does not mean they can’t be stylish. Carry your home’s decorating theme into your laundry room to create a warm, inviting environment.
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A grey laundry room with shaker style cabinets, white stone countertops, firewood storage and appliances.
Incorporate Plenty Of Storage Space
Use tall storage to save floor space, go for small yet functional cabinetry and open shelving – use every single inch, especially if your laundry is small.
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A lovely minimalist laundry with sleek grey cabinets and a wardrobe, a white skinny tile backsplash and neutral appliances is cool.
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A mid-century modern laundry with white shaker style cabinets, a stainless steel washing machine and dryer, a basket and a rug.
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Stay Organized With Laundry Baskets
Use small woven and fabric baskets to keep your laundry supplies — like dryer sheets, stain sticks and lint rollers — organized and easy to find. Decorative storage bins are also a simple, affordable way to add color and texture to your laundry room. Designate specific baskets for darks, lights, machine-wash and hand-wash only pieces. When your laundry piles are organized, accidents and laundry mishaps are less likely to happen.
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A minimalist neutral laundry with stained and white cabinets, a white penny tile backsplash and white appliances, built-in lights.
A minimalist white laundry with sleek and glossy cabinets, a stone countertop, a hexagon tile floor and brass fixtures.
A modern farmhouse laundry with a skylight, black shaker style cabinets and a dog shower is a practical idea.
A modern farmhouse laundry with green shaker style cabinets, a penny tile backsplash, a grey and white tile floor.
A modern farmhouse laundry with navy cabinets, a white stone countertop and a backsplash, gold fixtures and baskets for storage.
A modern farmhouse laundry with navy cabinets, wooden countertops and open shelving, potted greenery and baskets.
Integrate A Work Table In Your Laundry Space
Work tables and rolling carts are handy to have in a laundry room. Use them to sort and fold clothes, iron wrinkled blouses and dress shirts or to lay wet clothes flat for gentle drying. If you do not have enough space for a small table and you have front-load units, consider installing a counter on top of your washer and dryer.
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A pure white laundry room with shiplap cabinets, a sink with a black faucet and a washing machine and a dryer is a stylish space.
A small and chic contemporary laundry with white and stained cabinets, a white chevron tile floor, a washing machine and some open shelving.
A small and functional laundry with sleek white cabinets, a washing machine and a dryer, a vanity with a black sink.
Save Room For A Utility Sink
Include a utility sink in your laundry room plans. You can use your laundry room sink to hand-wash fragile pieces of clothing or soak pieces with deep, set-in stains. Place your utility sink beside or in between your washing machine and dryer units for maximum efficiency.
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A welcoming grey farmhouse laundry with shaker style cabinets, taupe tiles on the walls, stainless steel appliances.
Include A Drip-Dry Rack Or Hanging Rod
Leave space in your laundry room for a drip-dry rack or hanging rod, so you can easily hang wet clothes if necessary. For an affordable, easy-to-install drying station, you can use a sturdy tension rod and plastic clothes hangers or a foldable drying rack that easily slides into your cabinets when not in use. Wall-mounted solutions offer functionality without taking up space. A mounted laundry drying rack folds flat against the wall when not in use, and hooks can hold clothing hangers, storage baskets and an ironing board.
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An ultimate minimalist laundry with sleek black wardrobes and drawers, stained cabinets, white countertops and a tile backsplash.