For a lot of us, the laundry room can be one of the busiest rooms in our homes – not just because of the time spent loading, folding, drying and ironing laundry, but because of the many different ways that we utilize them and what we decide to keep inside of them. Some of us use our laundry rooms purely for their namesake, but many of us use them for storage and more. As a result, the laundry room can feel like one of the messiest rooms in our homes. But it doesn’t have to be! With laundry room décor, laundry room accessories and more, you can transform your room into a comforting environment for all of your chores. It’s time to learn how to fix up and decorate that utility space without a complete renovation.
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Add Some Practicality – Utilizing Your Laundry Room’s Space
As previously mentioned, many of us use laundry rooms for more than just laundry. It’s a convenient space to store cleaning supplies, decorations, pet food and much more, but these types of items can quickly add up resulting in your laundry room feeling messy or disorganized. There are some easy to install elements that can keep things tidy and cozy however and can greatly improve how your laundry room looks and feels.
Cabinets are Your Best Friend
When it comes to keeping your laundry room organized, cabinets and cupboards are a great way to keep all of your miscellaneous items out of sight and put together. By adding a cabinet or two around your washer and dryer, you can keep all of your laundry supplies put together in a single place – without having them sit out in the open. Installing cabinets and cupboards can be a bit of a hassle, but it’s worth the peace of mind you’ll receive when your laundry room quickly becomes organized.
If you’re looking to install several cabinets and cupboards for a larger renovation, take note of how much space you have and what types of items you need to store. Think of your laundry room as having a layout similar to your kitchen: you have space above and below that can be used to put everything away neatly, so design your storage options with this in mind. Creating a wall of cupboards and cabinets next to your washer and dryer won’t just help things feel organized but can transform your laundry room into an entirely unique space.
Shelving is Easy and Practical
For items that can be a bit more visible, shelving is a great way to keep them together and out of your way. Investing in a few matching shelves that add a pleasant look to your laundry room can help it feel organized and more approachable. There are also a variety of accessories that can be added alongside your shelving, like towel bars and baskets The former can help with clothes that need to be hung up after washing, while the latter can keep loose items organized without them being visible when walking into the room. These affordable renovations can be quickly done by someone with a power drill, making them a great consideration.
Keep Cleaning Supplies Together
When it comes to organization, keeping all of your cleaning supplies in the same cabinet or cupboard is a great way to make the laundry room feel neater. You can invest in a larger cabinet that will hold items like brooms, vacuums, sprays, detergents, soaps and much more – creating a cleaning closet in your utility room. Plus, this gives you an opportunity to invest in stylish furniture that adds unique flair to the room.
Laundry Room Décor – Keeping it Classy
These are just a few options for easy renovations you can make to your laundry room that add practicality and utility – helping you to keep organized and keep clutter put away. But what about laundry room decorations and aesthetics? Now that everything’s put away, what types of décor should you put up?
Artwork Brings Out Good Feelings
If you’ve got leftover wall space in your laundry room, why not hang up some casual artwork that brightens up the room? The laundry room is a great place to hang up art that you’re particularly fond of but don’t have space for in the rest of the house (or doesn’t match the style of your other rooms). You can also keep it personal by framing your children’s artwork or hanging up posters, diplomas, photographs and more that will bring out feelings of comfort and happiness while you’re taking care of chores.
Plants Keep Things Feeling Alive
When it comes to decorating, plants are your best friend. If you have flat surfaces in your laundry room and enough light to keep a plant alive, adding greenery can add an impressive amount of life
Light it Up
A well-lit laundry room is a happy place to be. Adding a beautiful hanging light or placing some lamps around your laundry room to transform the lighting situation can make it feel inviting and cozy – especially if you’re going to need to be there for a bit.
Add Something Comfortable
Just because the laundry room is a utility room doesn’t mean it can’t be a space to relax! If you have additional space in your laundry room, a well-placed bench can be a wonderful addition that adds comfort and style quickly. The laundry room is a surprisingly great place to do some reading, so make sure to add books and magazines as well!
There are many more ways to decorate your laundry room and keep it feeling cozy, alive, organized and beautiful besides the ways we’ve mentioned here. The important thing to remember is that the laundry room is another room in your house where you’ll spend a lot of time, so it’s a good idea to invest in some décor and accessories that will keep you feeling refreshed and vibrant every time you’re inside – just like the laundry itself.
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