What Are Laundry Room Essentials?

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WHAT ARE LAUNDRY ROOM ESSENTIALS?

The laundry room is not just where clothes are washed, dried, and folded. It also tends to be where the kid’s sports gear is stored; the extra cleaning supplies are kept along with the bug spray, and even pet food. If it is located near the kitchen, it can also become an overflow pantry. A multi-functional space such as this means certain things need to be included when designing it. Today, we will talk about what you need in your laundry room essentials.

Storage In The Laundry Room

The number one item on the list of essentials is storage. The laundry room has evolved to more than just a wash area; storage is key to maximizing space. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your space.

A blend of open and closed cabinetry: Adding some open cabinets to your laundry room allows you to keep the things you use most often within easy reach, such as laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. You can store them in bins that keep them out of sight but in reach.
Don’t forget about those walls. There is so much additional storage around the perimeter. Add some floating shelves or even some decorative hooks to hold those little items, such as a small bin to collect the little surprises found in pockets or even a piggy bank for all those coins that turn up.
Stack the units. By stacking your washer and dryer, you can get much more space out of a smaller laundry room, which can be used to store larger items.
Built-ins are another great way to have storage with class. Custom built-ins matching your existing cabinets keep the design unified and multi-functional.

Your laundry room has more space for storage than you may realize, and by adding these simple things, you can get the most out of it.

Folding Area

We all know that washing and drying is just half the battle. If left with a pile of clean clothes to put away, kids will inevitably forget about them and mix them in with the dirty. This means the best way to avoid having to do laundry twice is to fold it before leaving the room. We recommend including a counter space that allows you to fold all the laundry easily. A countertop means you can easily fold at your comfort level, either standing or sitting. Be sure to talk to your designer about including this in your design.