The Keys to a Great Laundry Room

Laundry is never a favorite chore, but there are ways to make it more enjoyable. Having space that makes it easy and more efficient to do laundry will improve your laundry experience. We have helped numerous homeowners in Washington D.C. convert space in their homes to a laundry haven.  Here are the keys to creating a dream laundry room.

Ideally, the space should be at least 80 square feet if not larger. This accommodates a washer, dryer, hampers, storage cabinets, countertops and work surfaces, drying racks, sink, ironing board, and other features that homeowners in Washington D.C. want and need. 

In rooms where space is at a premium, we often recommend stackable washers and dryers, pull-out hampers housed in cabinetry, front-loading appliances that can be located underneath a countertop, or a combination washer and dryer. 

Having sufficient countertop and work surface space is another key to a well-designed laundry room.  There should be adequate space to sort, fold, and iron laundry.  For homeowners that do not need to iron frequently, we often suggest a pull-out ironing board as a space-saving option. 

A well-designed laundry room is an organized laundry room with adequate storage solutions to house laundry detergent, fabric softeners, cleaning supplies, hampers, and baskets.  Common storage solutions for laundry rooms include cabinets, drawers, shelves, baskets, and hampers. Homeowners in Washington D.C.gravitate toward pull-out divided hampers that provide designated areas for whites, darks, and colors housed in cabinets. 

Quartz is a popular countertop for laundry rooms because of its durability and ease of maintenance.  Other common countertop and work surface materials include stone, laminate, and ceramic. A deeper countertop provides adequate space for folding and sorting and space for a deep-basin utility sink that can be used for pre-treating stained clothing, hand-washing, and other tasks that can include bathing a dog. 

A hanging rod and drying racks are additional must- haves in a well-designed laundry room for homeowners in Washington D.C. Drying racks can be installed inside of cabinets to provide a clean, clutter-free look to the laundry room.  Hanging rods can be placed underneath overhead cabinets or from the ceiling.  The key is to provide enough room to hang clothes freely.  Clean lines can be enhanced by concealing hoses and appliance connections.

Laundry rooms need to be properly ventilated and well-lit to provide a combination of task and ambient lighting.

While homes on Capitol Hill often lack space for traditional laundry rooms we can explore creative solutions. What features and design elements should be part of your dream laundry room? Let’s explore how to get a dream laundry room in your home.

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