How to Layout an Efficient Laundry Room

In most homes the laundry room is one of the most neglected rooms. Although, many home owners spend a majority of their time in their laundry room. Is it because the laundry room isnt on display li e the itchen, so we neglect how it loo s and how efficient it is laid out! "imilarly to your itchen, an efficient laundry room will help you enjoy the space while youre in it. #or those that hate doing the laundry, it may be because the

layout isnt efficient and you trac bac o$er your steps continually. Loo at how to layout an efficient laundry room.

Determine how much time you spend currently: %hether you ha$e a large family and feel li e youre continuously doing laundry, or youre a single athletic person whos always doing laundry, asses your habits. Laundry rooms should reflect your lifestyle and are supposed to simplify your daily routines. &o you pic one day to do all the laundry! &o you lac area to sort, fold and organi'e clothes! Is your laundry room small and needs more organi'ation! Plan zones in your laundry room: #or an efficient layout consider ma ing 'ones or areas in your laundry room. (he ) main 'ones are* +., &irty area -., .lean area )., %or space. Each of these areas will differ in si'e and organi'ation based on your home and space allocation. Regardless of these factors, the smallest and largest laundry rooms will be more efficient while incorporating these ) areas.

Dirty area: If you ha$e space, consider ha$ing laundry bas ets or hampers adjacent to the washer/dryer area for family member to toss soiled clothes in throughout the wee . If space is a challenge, consider sorting clothes in separate laundry bags and bringing in one by one to fill washer. (he ideal dirty area will ha$e space for treating soiled clothes and room to store. Clean area: In this 'one will be clean clothes that come out of the dryer to be folded in the wor 'one or it can be a hanging area. 0any clothes dont need to be put in the dryer. An area for hanging clothes is ideal, and a countertop or wor surface should be adjacent to the dryer for efficiency. (he less you ha$e to wal from space to space, the better. Workspace: (his area can include ironing board, countertop wor surfaces, and area to put cleaning supplies, sol$ents, etc1 If you share your space with a mudroom or a garage. (he wor space could double for other functions other than laundry to ma e it multifunctional.

Add storage for functionality: If there is one thing e$ery laundry room can use is storage. &ont assume if your laundry area is small that you dont ha$e space for storage. "maller laundry room should ta e ad$antage of height with shel$ing, bas ets, and labeled bins for storage on top. #or front load washer and dryers install a countertop surface abo$e to ma2imi'e wor space. #or larger laundry rooms, cabinetry and closet storage area wor s well for housing brooms, mops and cleaning supplies often found in laundry room areas.

3our laundry room can be efficient with the help of 'ones and storage areas to ma e your time effecti$e while using. Laundry rooms that are housed in mudrooms can ma2imi'e efficiency by ha$ing storage, seating, and cleaning functions all in one room. %hiche$er si'e laundry room you ha$e, ma e it your mission to ma e if efficient. (his will help you not get easily fatigued and might help you enjoy doing the laundry4 #reshome readers what do you li e or disli e about your laundry room! If you ha$e a laundry room you lo$e, share with us what ma es it great4