You’ve got your room all picked out, but as soon as furniture starts to arrive, you find yourself wondering where it all should go! With this much stuff to think about, it can be easy to forget that you haven’t really decided what the most important part of your new home is going to be: You have a laundry room.
It might seem like an afterthought at first when almost everything else is filled with good intentions for your living space, but don’t worry — you can open that door in no time. From rooms with loads of closet space and deep porches perfect for drying clothes outside, there is a laundry room option for everyone.
There are plenty of things to think about when you finally choose your laundry room, including how much space it will need. With most rooms, you can plan on 30-foot ceilings for the ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows for lighting. If you have low ceilings — particularly if you live in an apartment or condo unit — try to place the washer and dryer close to the door so that everything is contained within a small footprint. You want to allow as little space as possible for storage, since that’s where you’ll be storing all of those baskets and crates.
Do you have a small or large family? If so, you should consider the amount of laundry each person typically does per week. It’s best to have at least two washers and dryers so that everyone gets his or her fair share of load shedding. It also helps to make sure that your space has enough shelf space for all of your laundry accessories.
Conclusion
Think about all of the things you need to consider when planning your laundry room. Don’t forget about ways to make it fun! With all of your laundry supplies under one roof, you can be as creative as possible with paint, lighting and decorations. It will also be helpful to create a clear path from the door to your washer and dryer so that no one is ever confused (or too tired) about where they’re going next.
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