Traditional locations for home laundry rooms are basements or a room near the back door or garage.

The reasons for this are the humidity generated by laundry room appliances, noise from the washer and

dryer and potential water leakage if a hose breaks or begins leaking. Many brands, such as Maytag

washers and dryers, now make their appliances quieter than ever so laundry rooms can be located

practically anywhere in the home. Some choose to have the laundry room on a second floor, to alleviate

having to climb up and down stairs with loads of laundry. Other good choices are near a kitchen or near

children’s bedrooms. Each family needs to select the place that is ideal for them. Once a location is

found, designing the perfect laundry room begins.

Tips for Designing a Beautiful Laundry Room

First, think of all the things the laundry room will be

used for. From sorting clothes to washing, drying,

folding and possibly ironing, you will want to have

specific areas for each chore. Well-designed laundry

rooms have space for tasks, along with the equipment

needed. The latest new additions to laundry rooms

include clothes rods for hanging and counter space for

folding and pre-treating stained clothing items. Some

laundry rooms have an ironing board that is out of sight

when not in use. It can simply be lowered or pulled out

when needed. These amenities make any laundry room a pleasure to use.

Crucial Factors to Consider

When designing a laundry room, there are several things to consider:

Rooms Dimensions - Consider the amount of space to work with. Maytag washers and dryers (or whichever brand you choose), a sink area, cabinetry and shelving all take up space.

Efficiency - Think about putting your washing machine near a sink to keep areas that need water lines in one spot. Also remember that gas dryers must have a gas line and electric appliances need outlets.

Lighting - Great laundry room design includes proper lighting to brighten the room and to shine bright enough for checking fabrics for stains.