Excellent Ways to Keep Your Laundry Room Shipshape
Channel your inner domestic goddess with a beautifully neat, ultra-organised utility space
The utility is the ultimate Cinderella room, in that it works incredibly hard, but has very little attention lavished on it. All too often we have the washing machine and dryer fitted, maybe add a cupboard or two, and leave it at that – which means you can expect to face a whole lot of mess further down the line. So if you’re tired of seeing crumpled laundry on every surface and grappling with the ironing board, it’s time to rethink your storage and reclaim your space. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Choose storage on wheels
Laundry carts on wheels mean you won’t have to lug armfuls of damp clothes across the room or heft heavy baskets around. These beauties slot neatly under the counter when not in use.
Laundry carts on wheels mean you won’t have to lug armfuls of damp clothes across the room or heft heavy baskets around. These beauties slot neatly under the counter when not in use.
Fit wall-mounted racks
Fold-down drying racks are a much more efficient use of space than floor- standing ones. Fit one above the sink so delicates that have been hand-washed don’t drip onto the floor or worktop.
Fold-down drying racks are a much more efficient use of space than floor- standing ones. Fit one above the sink so delicates that have been hand-washed don’t drip onto the floor or worktop.
Use clipboards for essential info
Who can remember what all those clothing care symbols actually mean, or the best trick for getting rid of a red wine stain? For the ultimate in domestic goddess-ness, print out a list of care symbols and a stain removal chart, then, instead of shoving them away in a kitchen drawer never to be seen again, keep them on clipboards by the washing machine, so they’re right there when you need them.
Who can remember what all those clothing care symbols actually mean, or the best trick for getting rid of a red wine stain? For the ultimate in domestic goddess-ness, print out a list of care symbols and a stain removal chart, then, instead of shoving them away in a kitchen drawer never to be seen again, keep them on clipboards by the washing machine, so they’re right there when you need them.
Create collection points
OK, most of us could only dream of a laundry room this size, but the idea of dedicating a cubby hole to each family member is an excellent one. It makes short work of sorting laundry and everyone can come and pick up their own clean clothes.
OK, most of us could only dream of a laundry room this size, but the idea of dedicating a cubby hole to each family member is an excellent one. It makes short work of sorting laundry and everyone can come and pick up their own clean clothes.
Pick fuss-free cabinetry
When choosing units for your utility, the key word is ‘streamlined’. Flat-fronted cupboards and simple bar handles not only make your space look sleek and clean, they won’t gather grime and gunk, either.
When choosing units for your utility, the key word is ‘streamlined’. Flat-fronted cupboards and simple bar handles not only make your space look sleek and clean, they won’t gather grime and gunk, either.
Pretty up your space
Stash the essentials in good-looking storage to make housework feel less of a chore. Decant detergent into retro enamel containers or vintage jars (this also stops moist air from making the powder clump together) and stow clothes pegs and cleaning rags in cute, colour-coordinated baskets.
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Stash the essentials in good-looking storage to make housework feel less of a chore. Decant detergent into retro enamel containers or vintage jars (this also stops moist air from making the powder clump together) and stow clothes pegs and cleaning rags in cute, colour-coordinated baskets.
Explore stylish storage containers
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How do you keep your laundry room looking nice? Share your tips in the Comments.
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