{"id":20119,"date":"2023-06-20T09:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T15:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=20119"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:16:49","slug":"get-creative-in-the-laundry-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/get-creative-in-the-laundry-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Creative in the Laundry Room!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/1573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" description=\"Lifestyle Approved logo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LifestyleApproved_logo_BLOG.png\" alt=\"Community Matters logo\" width=\"285\" height=\"171\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make laundry less of a chore with some creative improvements to the laundry room. These ideas may help you maximize the usability (and joy!) you can wring from this under-appreciated space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decorate on a theme.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG2.png\" alt=\"Laundry room with upper and lower cabinets, long countertop with large sink on one side, and washer and dryer and upper cabinets on the opposite wall.\" class=\"wp-image-20123\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything in your home should reflect your personal taste and style, but that\u2019s especially true in a place where you\u2019re not always excited to spend time. When designing the laundry room for your new home (or renovating your old one), keep some of these tips in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Choose laundry room colors that brighten the area and make it feel as large and open as possible. Who wants to fluff and fold in a cave?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go neutral on colors and surfaces that are hard to alter, like laundry room flooring, countertops, cabinets and other shelving. If you decide to change up the d\u00e9cor to keep it as fresh as your laundry, you\u2019ll be glad the process is as easy as swapping out wall art, curtains and other accessories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to express yourself! Unlike many areas in the house like the kitchen and great room, the laundry room is usually restricted to members of the household and the occasional houseguest. If there\u2019s something you love\u2014a vacation spot, a favorite dog breed, a pop culture creation\u2014why not include it in this uniquely personal space?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep it functional. Let your creativity shine, but make sure it doesn\u2019t diminish the room\u2019s usability. Too many accessories on countertops could take up important workspace. Balance isn\u2019t just for dryer drums.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light it up!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG3.png\" alt=\"Laundry room with upper and lower cabinets, sink, washer, dryer, and window.\" class=\"wp-image-20124\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have windows to let in natural light, you\u2019ll want to choose laundry room light fixtures that keep the space comfortably bright. Too much harsh light can be irritating. Too little may make you sleepy and unmotivated\u2014plus, you might miss some stains that need attention! Under-cabinet lighting may also be valuable for you if you plan to use your countertops as folding or prep spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multipurpose.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG4.png\" alt=\"Washer and dryer with cabinets above, next to doorway with built-in shelves.\" class=\"wp-image-20126\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the location and features in the laundry room, it may be able to pull double duty as a mudroom, pet spa, additional linen closet and more! Take a look at the space and think about the possibilities. If the room is just off the garage entry, would it be a good place to hang a coatrack or store footwear and outdoor gear? If it\u2019s upstairs by the bedrooms, is there a spot for storing extra sheets and towels? Do you have a laundry room sink that would make it easy to tackle dirty jobs from around the house? Sometimes a room\u2019s greatest contribution to your quality of life is in how much clutter and mess it can prevent in other parts of the home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organize to optimize your time.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LaundryRoom_BLOG5.png\" alt=\"Washer and dryer with cabinets above, next to window with sink and cabinets below.\" class=\"wp-image-20127\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about your optimal laundry workflow. Do you sort your laundry before it gets to the laundry room, or will you do your sorting there? What about folding and hanging clothes? Ironing or steaming? Will you want to do stain pre-treating on the spot? How much you want to do inside the four walls of the laundry room, versus your bedroom or elsewhere, will determine how much room you need and how you\u2019ll want to organize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>I want to do all my laundry prep in the laundry room. <\/em><\/strong>Great! Consider smart features like a countertop work surface, folding ironing board, room for sorting hampers, a laundry room sink, a clothes rack, storage cabinets and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>I do my laundry all around the house. <\/em><\/strong>Go, you! There\u2019s nothing wrong with folding clothes on a bed or couch while watching TV or hanging out with your family. If that\u2019s what works for you, you probably don\u2019t need a particularly large or sophisticated laundry room. But, you might be glad to have the extra storage that laundry room cabinets provide, especially if you keep them organized with labeled bins for ease of access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pinsbyra\/organizing-ideas\/laundry-closets-clothes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest board<\/a> for ideas on how to keep the laundry room (large or small) clean and clear of clutter!&nbsp; <strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be interested in these articles:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/organized-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Home Features to Improve Organized Living<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/find-a-new-home-floor-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Find a Home Floor Plan You\u2019ll Love for Life<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/5-steps-for-organizing-your-laundry-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Steps for Organizing Your Laundry Room<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cross-sell\">\n  <div class=\"cs-content-new\">\n     <div class=\"u-width-30 cs-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/1743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-img u-width-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/CrossSell_CommunityMatters.jpg\" alt=\"Teenager walking to school down path\"><\/a>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"u-width-70 cs-content\">    \n       <h4>Find your neighborhood fit!<\/h4>\n       <p>Get tools and tips to help you pick a community with the right mix of amenities and other perks that match your ideal lifestyle.<\/p>\n       <p class=\"m-top-40\"><a class=\"btn-rah\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/1743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a look<\/a><\/p>\n     <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make laundry less of a chore with some creative improvements to the laundry room. 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