6 Ways to Upgrade Your Laundry Room in the New Year

I’m guessing you’ve been busy during the holidays. You’ve probably been working hard getting your entire home ready for guests. Maybe this meant you found creative ways to store items in your kitchen or stepped up your guest bathroom to make visitors feel at home. But now, a new year has begun and it’s time to make a few changes that will get your year off to a great start.

One awesome project to consider is upgrading your laundry room. Changing some small things in your laundry room can make a big difference in your busy life, and you might not realize just how much easy it can be.

Here are six tips to help you freshen up your laundry room while making it more functional and less stressful.

1. Create an Ironing and Folding Station

Most of us fold our clothes after we take them out of the dryer. A lot of people also take the time to iron some of their nicer items. If you do both, do you find it awkward or time-consuming? Do you seem to not have the room you need to be able to iron comfortably, or do find yourself folding in a cramped area?

One possible solution to adding an ironing station is installing a fold-out ironing board. One of the most common versions hangs on the back of the laundry room door. Or, if you have the space, you can attach it to a wall. There are even boards that have storage spots for extra items like a lint roller, fabric spray, and of course, your iron.

A simple solution to adding a folding area is to add a drop-down table that can be folded up against the wall when not in use. Ikea offers a great solution for just $39.00.

You’ll be amazed at how much more space you’ll have for getting your clothes properly folded and ironed before you put them away.

2. Add a Hanging Rod

Did you know that allowing your clothes to air-dry, rather than using the dryer, can make your clothes look new for longer? This is especially true for things you do not want to shrink, graphic tees, or delicates. If you need to hang your clothes, there are a lot better options than just hanging them off of the nearest doorknob, or draping them across your dining room chair.

Consider installing a hanging rod instead. It will be a perfect spot to hang not only the clothes you need to air dry but also the items you’ve just ironed. You can find great, affordable options for hanging rods at all home improvement stores. And if you are tight on space or don’t want to commit, you can also use a spring-loaded shower curtain rod as a great alternative.

3. Add a Fresh Coat of Paint

If you dread going into your laundry room, some new paint might be just the thing to make it a more inviting space. Let’s face it – laundry is a chore. But if you’re in a brighter setting, it might not seem as bad. Try going with a light color to make the space feel larger and airier.

4. Pick Out New Light Fixtures

New light fixtures can make your laundry room more beautiful and more functional. Part of the reason your laundry room feels so cramped could simply be that it’s too dark – especially if it doesn’t have windows. Switching the fixtures out for new ones will definitely help.

If you don’t want to deal with the trouble of installing a new fixture, simply using a higher wattage lightbulb could do the trick. You could also install some small lights under shelving or cabinets to brighten up work areas.

5. Change the Hardware on Your Drawers and Cabinets

You’ll be surprised at how simple changes can make your laundry room feel new. One of the simplest upgrades is changing out the hardware. This means changing out the knobs, handles, and hinges of your drawers and cabinets. It’s a small change that can make a big difference.

Or, you could install a drawer system inside your existing cabinets that will make your laundry room more organized than you thought possible. Pull-out drawers, for instance, will make it much easier for you to see everything and will prevent reaching, dust, and lost items.

6. Install a Custom Organization System

If you really want to give your laundry room a fantastic makeover, get in touch with the experts at Art of Drawers. We have all of the solutions you’ll need to have the laundry room, and home, of your dreams.

Here’s a quick list of just a few of the products we offer that can totally transform your laundry room, kitchen, bathroom, or pantry.

• Pull-out drawers – As mentioned earlier, these can really make your laundry room much better organized. They’ll be a perfect addition to any cabinets you already have, and they’ll also help you make the most out of your available space. How many times could you have kicked yourself when you bought fabric softener thinking you were out? With pull-out drawers, that won’t ever happen again
• Inserts – Do the drawers in your laundry room no longer serve any purpose, except storing junk? Custom drawer organizers could be the solution. They help you separate all your items, making it much easier to find what you need. Opening a drawer and grabbing exactly what you need is one of the small joys in life.
• Shelving solutions – You might have someone in your home who’s older or has a hard time getting around. Or maybe you just have really high shelves that you would like to use. Pull-down shelves are an ingenious solution to these problems. They are great for heavy items, such as liquid detergent.

These solutions only scratch the surface when it comes to the many ways Art of Drawers can help you to upgrade your home. Learn more by contacting us online or by calling our trained staff who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Call us at 770-800 8410.