Laundry Rooms - More Than Dirty Clothes

The majority of homeowners (9 out of 10) spendupper wall cabinets over your washer and dryer.
more time in their laundry rooms, than in their diningThere are many gadgets on the market that you
rooms, yet it's the least thought about room in termscan utilize in a smaller laundry room such as
of decorating. Whether it's large or small, upstairs orwall-mounted, closeable clothing hangers; storage
down, you can make your laundry room a pleasantunits that fit between a washer and dryer; and
place to be. Laundry doesn't have to be a dismalcollapsible brackets, which allow you to have a
chore when you surround yourself with things youcounter for folding laundry, but which folds down
love, just as you do in the rest of your home.when not in use.
If you are lucky enough to have a large laundryWith all the decorative baskets and hampers on the
room, you can install cabinetry that will hold all yourmarket today, keeping your laundry room neat and
laundry supplies, as well as household cleaningtidy doesn't have to be a chore. Paint or wallpaper
supplies, ironing board, iron, wrapping paper, ribbon,using light, bright colors will make for a cheery space.
and crafts. A sink for cleaning hand-washables and aIf the laundry room adjoins another public room, or
wood bar to hang your freshly ironed shirts are justcan be seen from other rooms in your home,
some "perks" that can be added to your laundrycontinue your decorating scheme through to the
room. A counter area for folding finished laundry alsolaundry room. Hang pictures or decorative
becomes a space for craft projects or a gift-wrapaccessories. If you have the room, use decorative
station. Utilizing front-loading washers and dryerscontainers to hold detergent and other cleaning
allows a counter to be used on top of what wouldsupplies.
normally be wasted space.Make this room as enjoyable to you as the rest of
If you have a small laundry room, you can still installyour home.