Key takeaways
- Plan the room around the work flow
- A folding surface is the most important upgrade
- Hide supplies, display baskets
- Give hanging clothes a rod of their own
A laundry room is a small factory with a clear work flow. Plan it that way, and the whole task gets easier.
Start with the flow
Dirty clothes come in, get sorted, washed, dried, folded and put away. Place hampers at the start, machines in the middle and a counter and hanging space at the end.
A folding surface
A counter beside or over the machines is the single biggest improvement. It gives you a place to fold and sort instead of using the bed or couch.
Supplies
Closed cabinets hide detergent and cleaners. Open shelves with baskets hold the items you reach for often.
Hanging space
A rod above a counter or beside the machines holds air-dry items and freshly pressed clothes.
Extras
- A utility sink for hand-washing and stain pre-treatment
- A pull-out ironing board
- Sorting hampers in cabinets
- A tile or sealed floor that handles spills
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