It's a regrettable fact that most Americans tend to forget about or gloss over their laundry rooms when expanding and furnishing their homes. Luckily, there are many simple and effective ways to make your laundry room look better AND be more functional at the same time.
How do I spruce up my laundry room?
Here are a few things you can do to truly make your laundry room pop:
1. Baskets on wheels are great
Wheeled baskets have all the usefulness of regular laundry baskets, but they also make it infinitely easier to move clothes between the washer and the dryer (as well as around the house if necessary). Furthermore, these baskets can easily be moved out of the way when needed.
2. Hang a pegboard
Laundry rooms can easily turn into disorganized drop spots for items such as cleaning products, lint rollers, dog leashes, dusters, etc. An easy way to keep everything organized and clutter-free is to install a pegboard and hang all the odd items on it after you're done using them.
3. Expand your counter space
Get an expandable wooden counter and place it over your dryer and washing machine. This way, you'll be able to fold your clothes right in the laundry room without having to worry about running out of counter space to put them on.
4. A closet can be a laundry room as well
Don't have a laundry room? No worries! You can convert a large closet into a laundry room by adding some rods and shelves, and hanging the supplies on the backs of the doors. If you want to really make your closet feel like a laundry space, you can cover its interior with a colorful wallpaper.
5. Get some furniture in
If your laundry room is especially spacious, it's a great idea to add a comfy bench with some nice pillows. This way, you can kick back and relax while waiting for your laundry to finish drying. A more utilitarian option would be to add extra storage (eg., cabinets) for things such as cleaning supplies, towels, and more.
6. Add more hanging bars
Just because there's no need to decorate the walls in a typical laundry room doesn't mean you should leave them bare. By installing a few tension rods on the wall, you'll always have something to air-dry and hang newly laundered items on before you store them in the closet.
7. Get some jars for laundry products
Why hide your laundry pods or detergent inside cabinets, when you can instead place these supplies into jars (or similar glass containers) and turn them into a nice decor moment? Just be careful to keep these jars out of reach of children!
8. Don't forget a hamper
A hamper can serve as an easy drop spot for sports gear, dirty socks, and other types of athletic laundry. In addition to that, hampers come in many shapes, colors, and patterns, so you'll always be able to find one that perfectly fits the decor of your laundry room.
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