The laundry room is a small room dedicated to storage, which allows you to hide everything that is practical but not aesthetically pleasing. For example, you might find a washing machine, a second refrigerator, cleaning products, a laundry basket, brooms, mops, etc.
A laundry room frees up space in the kitchen and bathroom. It is usually a small room, so it is important to organize, arrange, and maintain it so that it can be used functionally and optimally. Its appearance is obviously less important than that of other rooms, since it is not a living space. However, you can give it a little facelift at low cost to make it more pleasant.
The advantages of a laundry room
This small multifunctional room offers great advantages. The first is that it can hide everything that isn't pretty and detracts from the decor. Second, it saves space in your kitchen, bathroom, and toilet. It frees up space in other rooms, which is invaluable. Usually adjacent to the kitchen, the laundry room provides easy access to practical necessities without having to go to the garage or basement.
What can you put in a laundry room?
It all depends on the space and how you plan to use it. Everyone adapts the layout of the room to suit their practical needs. Here is a list of items commonly found in a laundry room:
• Household products
• Cleaning accessories (brooms, vacuum cleaner, etc.)
• Small appliances (such as food processors)
• Washing machine
• Dryer
• Clothes horse
• Ironing board and iron
• Shoe polish
• Tea towels, cloths
• Neglected plants
• Essential tools (screwdriver, box cutter, etc.)
• Spare light bulbs
• A second refrigerator
• A second sink
• Various storage boxes
• Food supplies
• Medicines
• Extra duvets or blankets
• Aprons
• Household linen
• Christmas decorations...
What can you do in a laundry room?
If space allows, you can iron your laundry or use the room for messy activities such as painting. A DIY or creative corner is also possible if you have enough space. Part of the laundry room can be dedicated to gardening when it's too cold to do it outside.
How to set up a laundry room?
Focus on optimizing space, especially if the room is small! To make the most of every inch of your laundry room, storage solutions are a must. You can also use height to maximize space.
- Upper and lower cabinets
- Shelves
- Hooks (for hanging brooms, for example)
- Coat hooks
- Storage bins (transparent or labeled for easy identification)
If you need space to fold laundry or for another activity, you can plan for a work surface.
Ideal for a laundry room, Workline 3.0 shelves are available in four sizes (90, 105, 120, and 135 cm) that can be assembled together.
Organizing laundry room space effectively
- Use transparent, mesh, or labeled storage bins to easily find what you're looking for.
- Distinguish between different areas (laundry corner, DIY area, food storage area)
- Group items by theme on shelves and/or in cupboards.
- Make use of every nook and cranny: slide the ironing board between the refrigerator and the wall, opt for a washing machine with a drawer, and install storage behind the door.
- Hang a clothesline from the ceiling if you don't have room for a drying rack.
- Store chemicals out of reach to prevent accidents involving children.
- Add lighting under wall cabinets to maximize light and make it easier to see everything.
Organizing laundry room space effectively
- Use transparent, mesh, or labeled storage bins to easily find what you're looking for.
- Distinguish between different areas (laundry corner, DIY area, food storage area)
- Group items by theme on shelves and/or in cupboards.
- Make use of every nook and cranny: slide the ironing board between the refrigerator and the wall, opt for a washing machine with a drawer, and install storage behind the door.
- Hang a clothesline from the ceiling if you don't have room for a drying rack.
- Store chemicals out of reach to prevent accidents involving children.
- Add lighting under wall cabinets to maximize light and make it easier to see everything.
We often tend to neglect the laundry room, yet it plays a key role in our daily lives. This catch-all room can quickly become cluttered. Its layout is therefore crucial for maximizing space. If it looks nice, you'll be more motivated to keep it tidy and organized. Arrange, organize, tidy up—it's up to you!
