Laundry Room Makeover Tips

The laundry room may not be the most exciting room in the house, but that does not mean it is destined to be some boring dungeon that is miserable to be in. The laundry room is just as much a part of your home as any other room in your home and should be treated like such.

The laundry room may not be the most exciting room in the house, but that does not mean it is destined to be some boring dungeon that is miserable to be in.  The laundry room is just as much a part of your home as any other room in your home and should be treated like such.  If you have a drab and lackluster laundry room, it is time for a remodel.  A remodel of your laundry room can turn a poorly used space into an incredibly useful space that you actually enjoy spending time in.  A laundry room remodel does not have to be a complete gut in order to achieve what you want.  There are many ways to remodel a laundry room for any budget.

When beginning a laundry room remodel, begin by looking at how much space you have to work with and then consider what you want to achieve.  If your laundry room simply contains your washer and dryer and a simple shelf, there is far more that can be done so that the room becomes truly useful.  If you have a room with enough space to add some cabinets, it is one of the best choices you can make in your laundry room remodel.  There are many different kinds of cabinets available, from cabinets you can buy at your local hardware store to completely custom designed cabinets.  Cabinets can be added into a laundry room on almost any budget and they will be able to store all of your laundry room essentials so that you can conceal less attractive things and make your laundry room look less utilitarian and more like a party of your home.  The next thing that all laundry rooms should have if the space is available is a folding counter.  One simple way to achieve this is to install a counter directly above your washer and dryer if they sit next to each other on the ground (as opposed to being vertically stacked).  With a folding counter you can quickly and easily fold laundry right in the room and avoid messy piles of clothes all over your home.  Next, if the space is available install a utility sink in your laundry room.  A utility sink is multipurpose and will get used more than you think!  Use it to rinse or soak dirty laundry before washing or for whatever other home needs you might have.  Additionally, it may be helpful to install a drop-down ironing board on the wall or perhaps a drying rack that can be opened when necessary but reattached to the wall when not being used.  All of these handy additions will surprise you with convenience.

Beyond the utilitarian function of a laundry room, think about decor and design.  Let the design aesthetic of the laundry room be a continuation of the design style of the rest of the home.  Paint the walls, add a backsplash and yes, add decor.  A laundry room needs good light but you don’t need to stand under fluorescents.  Install a stylish light fixture to add interest to the space while still performing an important function.  Hide some of those less attractive items in stylish baskets or bins.  Hang a piece of art or an interesting print and make it a space you truly enjoy.  A laundry room remodel can serve both function and form and be something that is useful and stylish for you to enjoy.