The laundry room is a very useful room in the house for storing the washing machine, dirty and clean linen, detergent and other daily cleaning products.
On the other hand, its
layout
is often neglected while this room could be very pleasant to use if it were tidy.
Here are 7 smart tips to
arrange your laundry room
in a practical and functional way and save space.
1) Assess your needs
Before you start designing your laundry room space, think about your specific needs.
How much laundry do you need to do each week?
How much space do you need to store your cleaning supplies?
Can you integrate a storage unit?
By answering these questions, you can plan your laundry room layout effectively, and imagine areas:
A laundry area, with washing machine, sink, etc.
A folding space,
A space to store laundry,
A practical storage space for cleaning products, etc.
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2) Install sliding doors
If your laundry room is a small space, you can save a few square feet by installing a sliding or pocket door.
This allows you to fit out the wall behind the old door by installing shelves, for example, and gaining some additional storage space.
You can also hang a plant to decorate and bring a touch of greenery to the room.
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3) Create wall storage
Using wall space is a smart way to create additional storage space in a laundry room.
You have several options:
Wall shelves
: very practical for storing cleaning products, towels, sheets, blankets and more.
Hooks
: very useful for hanging laundry bags, brooms, an ironing board or a vacuum cleaner.
They can also be used to hang clothes or towels to dry.
Perforated panels
: for hanging tools, cleaning products or accessories (broom, shovel and brush, etc.).
Suspended storage furniture
: if your ceiling height is high, take the opportunity to install additional storage space.
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4) Invest in baskets and bins
The baskets allow you to sort clean and dirty laundry.
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Nothing beats baskets for sorting your dirty and clean laundry.
If you first separate the white and the color before the detergents, use two different baskets and each member of the family will drop off their dirty laundry by sorting it directly into the appropriate laundry basket.
Smaller baskets can also be used to store clean socks or underwear.
To store cleaning products, detergent and fabric softener, opt for plastic storage bins: if a product leaks, a wipe with a sponge is enough.
Be sure to group your products by theme (household products, textile products, etc.) to have everything at your fingertips.
Bins and baskets are very practical modular layouts for small spaces.
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5) Install a clothes rail
If your laundry room doesn't have enough room for a drying rack, install a clothes rail to hang wet laundry on hangers.
Thus, it will dry quickly without cluttering the room.
Some rods are retractable: this saves space on a daily basis when no laundry is drying.
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6) Set up a work plan
If you need space to fold laundry, install a counter in your laundry room.
This will allow you to work comfortably and have space to store cleaning products.
A beautiful worktop in wood or stainless steel also makes it possible to standardize the decoration of your laundry room.
This also makes it possible to build laundry baskets, the washing machine, the dryer or a closed cupboard with drawers for storing cleaning products underneath.
So everything is clean and tidy.
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7) Opt for functional lighting
Make sure your laundry room has functional lighting, especially if your room doesn't have a window or opening that lets in natural light.
You can install spotlights or LED lights under the shelves or high cupboards to illuminate the room effectively with a focus on the ironing area.
Another possibility is to replace the laundry room door with a glass-type partition or a glass door to let daylight in naturally.
By following these 7 tips, you can arrange your laundry room in a practical and functional way.
Use every nook and cranny to maximize storage and optimize space for easy everyday organization.