Taking Your Laundry Room from Ordinary to Luxury

Out of all the chores that need to be done around the house, I think we can all agree that laundry is the least favorite.  

After what seems to have been the longest day or longest week, the last thing you want to do is start laundry. We can muster up some energy to do our routine cleaning of vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and other house chores. But, when it comes to starting the laundry, we do a deep eye-roll as we dread doing the laundry. Now of course the task of putting the laundry into the washing machine isn’t too much of a hassle, but it’s the multiple loads of laundry and all the folding that comes with it! 

When it comes to folding clothes, it can be super frustrating when you don't have a designated folding space. You try to fold clothes on the bed or the couch and then the kids or your dog wants to jump up and get in your folding area. Not to mention that your back starts to ache after being hunched over a low folding surface. Later you try to fold clothes on the table or the countertop and it just so happens to be your luck that you discover a spill or stain and now your clean clothes are dirty all over again.

As exhausting as laundry may be, what if there was a way to make laundry enjoyable? Maybe with the right space, laundry can become a little less dreadful. Check out our top must-haves to make laundry a more relaxing chore.

Surface Area: It's so important to have a designated and clean surface for folding clothes. A clean and clutter-free surface area makes folding your laundry ten times easier! No more back aches or messy folding surfaces. As you’re designing your dream laundry room, you can add new countertops or add a large island where you can fold and stack clothes with ease. 

Cabinetry: Don't forget about the importance of cabinets in your laundry area! People often forget they need somewhere to store their detergent and other laundry supplies. So don't make the mistake of skimping on cabinetry in your laundry room. Add a couple of cabinets to your laundry room to hide all your laundry supplies for a clean and organized design. You can also add cabinets to create a space where you can hang clothes to dry if they can’t go in the dryer. Another way to utilize new cabinetry in your laundry room is to add additional storage space for all the miscellaneous items in your home.

Install a Sink for Easy Cleaning: If you have children that are active in sports or love to play outside, their clothes are bound to have stains in them. Or maybe you have a spouse that works in muddy or dirty conditions and they bring stains home in their clothes. These tough stains weren't meant to be fought in the kitchen sink where you wash all your dishes or the small bathroom sink. Make your life easier by investing in a washroom sink to fight those stubborn stains!

Open Windows: Ditch the blinds and drapery for quality windows. Any natural light that you can bring into your laundry room will help to create an open and peaceful ambiance. More natural light will also make your laundry room feel bigger and can allow you to have a beautiful view as you do the laundry.

New Flooring and Lighting: New flooring and lighting can make a huge difference in any room, but especially your laundry room! In your laundry room, you can add beautiful porcelain tile and chandelier light fixtures to make your laundry room feel glamorous and luxurious. When you walk into your laundry room, you can feel as if you’re stepping into a calming and relaxing space instead of walking into a dull and uninteresting room. 

Wall Treatments: Your laundry room doesn’t have to be boring. Your laundry room can be a fun, inviting, and exciting space. You can make your laundry room feel and look beautiful by adding wall treatments. You can add fun wallpaper designs, shiplap, and add subway tile or porcelain tile as a backsplash in your laundry room design. 

Dog Wash Station: Last but not least, consider sharing your laundry room space with your four-legged fur baby. Rather than trying to fight your dog in the bathtub, add a dog washing station to your laundry room design! Both you and your dog can enjoy bath time with a designated wash station that makes bathing and drying your pet a breeze!  

To make your laundry space even more relaxing, you can add a small speaker to connect your music to as your folding or ironing clothes. You can add a comfortable chair or bar stools to sit in as you’re folding laundry. Adding any of these updates to your laundry space will make spending time in your laundry room a little easier and a little more relaxing. So call KM BUILDERS at 210-680-5626 to get started today!

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