{"id":2348,"date":"2016-12-11T12:56:45","date_gmt":"2016-12-11T17:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=2348"},"modified":"2019-08-30T15:12:13","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T19:12:13","slug":"7-laundry-room-features-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/7-laundry-room-features-home\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Smart Laundry Room Features Every Home Should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"

How long has it been since your laundry room had any sort of meaningful update to its appearance? And\u00a0replacing a washer and dryer don\u2019t count!<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s been quite some time. But why is that? Laundry rooms are used at least once a week by nearly all\u00a0families and oftentimes much more than that.<\/p>\n

For a room that\u2019s used so frequently, the laundry room has traditionally been considerably overlooked in terms of attention to its appearance and functionality.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s been more than 10-15 years since your last\u00a0laundry room (or mudroom) remodel, it\u2019s time to modernize it. And if your\u00a0laundry room has never even been properly finished, there\u2019s even more reason to give it some much-needed attention.<\/p>\n

Use these seven smart laundry room<\/a> ideas to\u00a0transform this underappreciated space in your home.<\/p>\n

1. Custom cabinetry<\/h3>\n

Maximizing storage space in your laundry room without sacrificing aesthetic standards\u00a0calls for high quality custom cabinetry<\/a>. Organized Interiors specializes in finely crafted\u00a0custom cabinetry that\u2019s manufactured in-house, to the exact specifications your home requires.<\/p>\n

Keep\u00a0your laundry supplies and other belongings stored out-of-sight and organized in our beautiful laundry room\u00a0cabinetry systems. Open shelving storage solutions are also available for items you want even more easily accessible.<\/p>\n

Customize your cabinetry with a wide variety of options for decorative hardware, configurations, accessories, and wood finishes.<\/p>\n

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2. Adequate counter space<\/h3>\n

Laundry tasking generally becomes a little easier with an adequate amount of counter space at your disposal.\u00a0Whether it\u2019s having a\u00a0surface to set down the laundry supplies you\u2019re using or for sorting and folding clothes right out of the dryer, extra counter space can come in very handy.<\/p>\n

Our design experts can work with you to include countertops within your laundry room\u2019s custom cabinetry design.<\/p>\n

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3. Convenient, space-saving\u00a0pull-outs and accessories<\/h3>\n

Good\u00a0laundry room ideas should make your laundry experience more efficient and helpful. You\u2019ll enjoy the practicality\u00a0and space-saving benefits provided by pull-outs and other laundry room accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pull-out racks and drawers in a laundry room save space and\u00a0have many uses. You can use them to make supplies easier to find.\u00a0A\u00a0pull-out drying rack, for example, provides an extra storage option for drying clothes, as do adjustable valet rods and hanging rods.<\/p>\n

Pull-out ironing boards conveniently only take up laundry room space when they\u2019re needed.<\/p>\n

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Deep drawers can hold spray bottles and other cleaning supplies that take up more vertical space.<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Built-in\u00a0laundry hampers<\/h3>\n

One of the smarter laundry room ideas to consider is built-in laundry hampers. These hampers are incorporated into your custom cabinetry to maximize space and keep dirty clothes\u00a0organized.<\/p>\n

Add extra hampers to make sorting easier. You can also add built-in laundry hampers to your bedroom. The removable hamper insert features handles for\u00a0easily transporting your dirty clothes to the laundry room.<\/p>\n

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5. Good\u00a0lighting<\/h3>\n

Improving the lighting in your laundry room doesn\u2019t cost much and can make a world of difference.<\/p>\n

Laundry rooms commonly lack decent lighting, which can make a joyless task like doing laundry feel even more arduous.\u00a0Basement laundry rooms lacking much natural light are particularly uninviting.<\/p>\n

Change the atmosphere\u00a0by adding ambient or accent lighting. Task and under-cabinet lighting in more frequently\u00a0used areas of the laundry room also make work easier and improve the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

6. Modern laundry room flooring<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re updating your laundry room\u2019s decor, you can\u2019t ignore the flooring. Since laundry room floors\u00a0are prone to moisture, ceramic tile or vinyl flooring are good\u00a0options.<\/p>\n

You may also want to consider using interlocking PVC floor tiles<\/a> from Garage Living. They\u2019re easy to install, durable, and are available in a number of colour combinations to fit\u00a0your room\u2019s decor.<\/p>\n

7. A\u00a0nice laundry sink<\/h3>\n

You could add an inexpensive white plastic laundry tub to your laundry room, but think a little bigger if your budget allows. A deep stainless steel sink complemented with a stylish faucet looks much nicer!<\/p>\n

Give your laundry room\u2019s look a thorough refreshing by addressing the areas in which its lacking.<\/p>\n

Schedule your free in-home consultation<\/a> to discuss these laundry room ideas and more with one of our design experts.<\/p>\n

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