In Edmonton, laundry rooms have become a new home essential. Formerly relegated to a corner of the mudroom or missing altogether, today’s laundry rooms are stylish and functional workspaces. Feel free to take a few of the following ideas to transform your laundry area into a space you enjoy using.
Farmhouse Style
Farmhouse style is making a comeback in every room of the house, combining intelligent design and good looks. Popular laundry room options in this style include wooden details such as ceilings or distressed shelving, faux wood tile flooring and an easily accessible hanging rod over the sink.
Handy Location
Kitchen nooks and mudroom corners are easily accessible and make great laundry areas. Alair Homes can help you find just the right built-in-cabinetry to make your laundry room beautifully blend in with the rest of your home.
Bright Color
Choosing bold paint colors is the fastest way to liven up your laundry room. A mirrored backsplash is a great way to make your bold laundry room look even brighter.
Color Blocking and Patterned Tile
Coordinating a gorgeous patterned tile floor with color-blocked tile or paint on the walls makes your laundry room looked as pulled together as you do in your well-kept clothing.
Storage Everywhere
Open shelves keep linens and laundry baskets in easy reach while built-in cabinets house detergent and other laundry necessities.
Luxe Details
Crystal chandeliers, undermount sinks and custom cabinetry are just some of the high-end appointments that can turn your laundry room into a luxurious living space.
Laundry Island
As is the case with the kitchen, an island in the laundry room can add style, function and storage to your space. In addition to providing a focal point for the room and a place to fold clothes, an island can easily be outfitted with below-the-folding-surface shelving and cabinets to make full use of the space.
Countertop Space
Adding a countertop above your washer and dryer will ensure that no space in your laundry room goes to waste.
Sink
A sink is a laundry room necessity. You can use it to pre-scrub stains, hand-wash delicates, washing hands or cleaning up after messy crafts.
Workspace
Once your dream laundry room is complete, consider adding a desk and cabinetry to make it your ideal workspace. This will help you maximize your time as well as your space since you can use laundry time to pay bills, catch up on correspondence and complete work assignments. Similar space saving ideas can be found here.