What to Do for a Laundry Room Remodel

The laundry room probably isn’t the most exciting room in the house. That doesn’t mean it can’t be the most useful. Right now it might only be a home for the washer and dryer, but it can be turned into a storage area with simple changes like built-in storage units . See why a laundry room remodel is just what you need to get the most out of this room.

Neglected to Effective

Most people think of their laundry room as nothing more than the place where they do their laundry. They don’t do anything to make it more useful or more attractive. Little do they realize this space can be so much more. A laundry room can be organized, efficient, and labor saving.

Layout

Whether the room is big or small, its layout can be slowing you down. Is your folding table far from the dryer? Perhaps the storage location where you keep your detergent, softener, and dryer sheets is out of reach, and you need to grab a stool, bend and twist, or walk across the room. Be more productive by changing your layout.

Start planning a layout that simplifies your routine. Plan counters, storage, sinks, and other amenities to make optimal use of the room. Consider your method and what may speed up your work. Make sure that the most needed items will stay within reach. Baskets or organizers will help you keep things organized. If you don’t have countertops, create a folding station to round out your space. The idea is to create your ideal area to get your laundry done without a hassle.

Storage

Now that you’ve planned your layout, you can design your storage. Remember, this room doesn’t just have to be the place you do your laundry in. It can be your go-to utility and storage space, filling in where other rooms don’t cut it. A good start is to utilize pedestal drawers for your washer and dryer . They’re a great place to store your supplies while you’re not using them.

We suggest you go beyond a few drawers, though. Whether you’re doing a laundry room remodel on a budget or money’s no object, storage is key to making this room beneficial to everyone in the house. Built-in storage shelves (especially in unused corners) will allow you to add a convenient spot to store anything from detergent to those winter sheets. Hang a wire storage rack on the wall to make dryer sheets and other supplies readily accessible. For an added bonus, choose a rack which features hooks so it can double as a drying rack.

Get creative with your room and add over-the-door hanging storage. Anything from a shoe organizer to a bathroom hanging wire rack can double as storage to place small items like garbage bags, cleaning supplies, and more. Maximize cabinet capacity by placing baskets inside. Place hooks on the walls to store brooms and mops out of the way. With a little ingenuity, you can take advantage of any space you have.

Bay Home & Window can help you make the most of any room with our storage products and design services . Call 888-303-0289 to schedule your in-home consultation today!

Sources

1. http://www.hgtv.com/design-blog/clean-and-organize/10-laundry-room-storage-ideas

2. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/read-you-redo-your-laundry-room