Does Your Laundry Room…
...have a case of the blahs? We spend a lot of time in our laundry room and while moving clothes from the washer to the dryer isn’t exactly glamorous, our laundry room should possess a little glam. Out with the utilitarian look and in with a space that’s organized and inspiring. Here’s a few tips for making your laundry room as fresh as those sparkly clean whites you just washed:
Disguise Your Machines
If you don’t have a designated “room” for laundry, you can convert a small closet into a laundry room. Swap your standard door with a barn door for extra space and add floating shelves for your laundry supplies.
Establish a Seamless Transition
It’s important to maintain a cohesive style if your laundry room is open to the rest of the house. Different flooring creates a separation and your cabinetry and walls will flow better if they’re in the same shade.
Create Contrast
If your home is neutral, consider moody cabinetry in your laundry room, especially if you have a door to separate your space. Think dark green or black cabinets with bright white machines nestled under a light neutral countertop. Patterned floor tiles will instantly add a wow factor.
Elevate Your Machines
Avoid excess strain on your body when transferring laundry by raising your machine with risers. Some machines have risers that can be purchased separately. A contractor can build risers to accommodate your machines and tie in with your cabinetry.
Add a Countertop
If you do most of your folding in the laundry room, install a countertop over your front-loading machines.
Add a Hanging Rod
Add a tension rod to hold clean laundry before you hang them in closets. It also comes in handy when you use your garment steamer.
Decorate with Wallpaper
You might’ve been hesitant to use that bold wallpaper you fell in love with in your living room, but here’s your chance to use it. Put it in your laundry room. You can also consider hanging it on your ceiling and painting the walls a complimentary color. Let your wallpaper take center stage!
Add Shelves
Your laundry room will have a more airy feeling with floating shelves. They’re the perfect spot for baskets that house home of your laundry supplies. You can also add artwork and a plant to create interest.
Install a Wall-Mounted Drying Rack
To save space in a small laundry room, consider hanging a wall-mounted drying rack for your sweaters and delicates to dry.
Hang a Chandelier
Yes, you read that right! Lighting is key in a functional space like a laundry room. You can show off your style with a fun chandelier. Just make sure there’s enough lighting to spot those stains.
Color Matters
If your laundry room is small or windowless, energize it with color. Go Bold! Paint the cabinets and walls to compliment one another and the floor.
Artwork
Hang artwork that helps to brighten your space. This is a great opportunity to show off your kids or grandkids artwork.
We all know the most important part of a laundry room is the washing machine and dryer. How we utilize the rest of the space in our laundry room may vary from house-to-house. But, making it functional and visually pleasing will help make our laundry chores more enjoyable.
If you would like to create an organized, functional laundry room that has a wow factor, call Coastal Design by Kim at (850) 904-6622 to schedule an appointment.