Five Design Tips for Laundry Rooms
Let’s face it, whether you enjoy it or not, you spend quite a bit of time in your laundry room sorting, washing, folding and ironing. Depending on the size of your household, you may be doing several loads of laundry each week. Similar to the kitchen, a well-thought out design plan helps carrying out everyday tasks more enjoyable. Here are five tips to ensure a beautiful and efficient space.
1. Be Creative: Hidden Laundry Room
Some households don’t have a dedicated room for laundry, so it forces us to get innovative with space-saving designs. This type of door is called a jib door, and these are bi-fold jib doors. It is a creative use of space and when closed, it looks flat like a wall.
2. Add a Pet Door
Most old homes have the laundry in the basement—and if you have a cat, the litter box is probably down there too. Cats love to explore and hide, which sometimes means they get trapped in rooms without us realizing. This small opening at the base of the door is a clever solution, giving your kitty a way to move freely between rooms. That’s why we like to call this beloved design feature a kitty portal.
3. Install a Laundry Chute
It’s common to see laundry chutes in the bathroom or in the hallway outside of bedrooms, but what about in the kitchen? Skip the paper towels and toss that dirty dish towel down the chute.
Elevated Laundry Chute & Storage
This existing laundry chute in this upstairs bathroom received quite the upgrade. A clever design touch to conceal this elevated laundry chute as well as add extra function with a hinged door plus storage on the side.
4. Say “Yes” to These Must-Have Laundry Room Features
If your space and budget allows for it, create a space you deserve and don’t sacrifice on these three must-haves.
Laundry Room Sink
Consider prioritizing a laundry room sink. A practical feature that comes in handy for your cleaning needs which may not be appropriate for the kitchen or bathroom sink. Laundry sinks can come in many forms and styles, so go ahead and have fun and choose one to reflect your own style.
Durable Flooring
What should you be considering when choosing material for you flooring? You want something that is moisture-resistant, stain-resistant, and impact-resistant. Overall, you want flooring that will last long and look great. Vinyl, ceramic, natural stone – whichever you choose, make sure you do your research!
Dedicated Space to Fold and Hang
A flat, open surface to fold laundry will give you space to work and keep organized. Consider also creating a space to hang those wet clothes to help them dry as quickly as possible and reduce wrinkles. Here are 8 ways to incorporate hanging in your laundry room.
5. Use 3D Rendering to Plan
Having a visual not only helps you to imagine the space, but 3D rendering also allows architects to clearly communicate project design. Additionally, it enables them to address design flaws quickly before starting work.
Interested in working with one of our designers to create your dream laundry room? Get started today!
