The laundry will have noise, humidity and water. Unless you are building a new home then you cannot move your laundry. Because there is noise involved it is best that your laundry is located close to the outside and away from sleeping or living areas so you don’t disturb people.
As we mentioned previously the tasks you will do in the laundry include sorting, washing, drying, folding, ironing. To get the best out of your laundry then your layout should make this workflow easy and simple, and one should lead into another.
Your sorting area should lead to your washing then drying, then folding and airing of clothes and finally ironing.
This is where your washing machine and sink are located to help with plumbing and keep this area compact
Consider installing a clothing rod next to your dryer to hang items to air-dry. Immediately hang permanent press items to keep them from wrinkling.
A place for an ironing board (stand-alone or pull-out) close to the dryer and air-dryer is a good idea if you need to quickly iron something.
Your benchtop needs to be close to your dryer either directly above or next to it. This will give you a place to fold your clothes as they come out of the dryer.
Your laundry needs a place to hang clothes straight from the dryer or for delicate items that you like to air-dry (if not using your clothes line).
Similar to your wardrobe sturdy clothes rods are good and there needs to be enough space for clothes hangers.
If space is limited then consider a wall-mount clothing valet. It will fold down to hold the hangers and then can be folded up when you are finished.
As with anything if you are organized then it will flow easier.
A built-in ironing board saves space and hassle. Have a power point handy plus consider an extra light to just highlight the ironing area.
Natural light is good and the preferred option.
Task lighting for work areas is the best option. Consider the lighting of your benchtop area as you will need light to match socks and to check stains for pre-treatment.
Remember lighting to be directed at your washing machine or dryer to check that nothing is left inside.
Tiles are good for the floor for when you have to use the mop.
Smooth surfaces for the benchtop are the best so that you prevent snags when folding clothes.
Handy tips for your laundry
As with any renovation in your home then a little thought and planning before you start will save you a lot during the project.
As with the kitchen and bathroom the laundry combines water, electricity and heat. So a logical and simple workflow will make sure you get the best out of your new laundry.
The idea of a renovation should be to improve your lifestyle so that you can enjoy the finer parts of your life. Good luck with your next renovation project.
Have a great week.
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