| The majority of homeowners (9 out of 10) spend | | | | upper wall cabinets over your washer and dryer. |
| more time in their laundry rooms, than in their dining | | | | There are many gadgets on the market that you |
| rooms, yet it's the least thought about room in terms | | | | can utilize in a smaller laundry room such as |
| of decorating. Whether it's large or small, upstairs or | | | | wall-mounted, closeable clothing hangers; storage |
| down, you can make your laundry room a pleasant | | | | units that fit between a washer and dryer; and |
| place to be. Laundry doesn't have to be a dismal | | | | collapsible brackets, which allow you to have a |
| chore when you surround yourself with things you | | | | counter 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 laundry | | | | With all the decorative baskets and hampers on the |
| room, you can install cabinetry that will hold all your | | | | market today, keeping your laundry room neat and |
| laundry supplies, as well as household cleaning | | | | tidy 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 a | | | | If the laundry room adjoins another public room, or |
| wood bar to hang your freshly ironed shirts are just | | | | can be seen from other rooms in your home, |
| some "perks" that can be added to your laundry | | | | continue your decorating scheme through to the |
| room. A counter area for folding finished laundry also | | | | laundry room. Hang pictures or decorative |
| becomes a space for craft projects or a gift-wrap | | | | accessories. If you have the room, use decorative |
| station. Utilizing front-loading washers and dryers | | | | containers to hold detergent and other cleaning |
| allows a counter to be used on top of what would | | | | supplies. |
| 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 install | | | | your home. |