While the laundry room may seem like a bit of an afterthought, it’s actually a really satisfying room to update and organize - we’re talking life altering! Think about how easy life would be without having to sift through piles of dirty laundry just to find extra space for ironing and folding after your weekly - or bi-weekly, depending on how unambitious we are - laundry load. Plus, just imagine the joy of having a space dedicated to hanging delicates that isn’t over your doorways or banisters.
Sound too good to be true? Here’s some of our favourite essentials that can make your laundry room one of your favourite spaces in the house!
1. Ample Counter Space for Folding and Sorting Clothes
Nothing is more frustrating than unloading the dryer and carting all of your clothes upstairs where you can finally fold them and put them away. Just imagine the luxury of folding your clothes right next to your machine! By allocating space for new countertops above or beside your washing machine, doing laundry will be a whole lot more enjoyable.
2. Lots of Storage for Laundry Accessories
We often forget just how many bits and bobs are required on laundry day. From detergent to fabric softener to bleach to starch to stain remover, a lot goes into cultivating a perfect laundry load. Make sure you plan for lots of cupboard and cabinet space to store your laundry essentials, so everything you need is always within reach.
3. Drying Station
Not every article of clothing is dryer-friendly, so a dedicated drying station is essential! Drying racks are often clumsy and take up far too much space! Laundry rooms often have a small footprint, so it’s essential to use what you have in a smart, functional and creative way. We love integrated, custom fold down drying racks or drying racks that drop from the ceiling & are up off the floor, giving you more room to move about the space.
4. Integrated Laundry Bins
Laundry bins can take up a lot of space. And let’s face it — most of us don’t have gigantic laundry rooms that can fit multiple baskets. Instead of keeping your laundry basket in your bedroom or bathroom, why not install integrated pull-out laundry bins in your laundry room? With custom-built laundry bin drawers, you’ll keep the space looking tidy, while streamlining laundry day.
TIP: You can also add one of these pullout hampers to your custom closet, and with integrated handles it’s easy to carry your clothes to your laundry room when it's time to wash!
5. Sink
Many people forget just how useful having a sink in the laundry room can be. It can be great for hand washing delicates, tackling tricky stains, cleaning dirty shoes, and so on. The last thing you’ll want to do is constantly move between the laundry room and the bathroom when everything could be done in one space .
Bloomsbury Cabinets
Redesigning a laundry room can be a lot more complex than it initially seems. Most laundry rooms are pretty compact, so it can take a professional to come up with innovative space-saving solutions. Our team of expert designers can help create a stunning, functional laundry room that you will love for years to come. Laundry day is about to get a whole lot easier!
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Photos: Virtual Tours Visions & Kassandra Arbour Photography
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