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Brian Lee BurkeBrian Lee Burke
Aug 7, 2023 3 min read
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Create A Laundry Room, Laundry Room Tips | Kenna Real Estate -

Laundry. Everyone has it, and almost everyone has to do it, whether it is their own or someone else’s.

While the piles of pants often appear to be never-ending, you can do some things to help make the laundry more accessible. One of these is doing laundry renovations dedicated to the job itself.

If you have a spare room in your house, this piece might convince you to dedicate it to a utility space to make your life a little easier and make the rest of your home accessible for fun.

Countertops Aplenty

First and foremost, your laundry room will need lots of surface space. It is too easy for the clothes to pile up (folded or not), and they need somewhere to sort them out before they go to their final destinations.

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Choose countertops that will work for you as a workstation but will also be high enough to fit your essential appliances underneath, such as a washing machine or a tumble dryer.

You will also have to make room for the fixtures accompanying these appliances, and it might be worth replacing them in the upgrade. For more information, take a look at returning your laundry standpipe here.

Choose Your Appliances

Your appliances are going to be what helps your laundry day go smoothly, so it is worth investing in pieces that have great reviews and that will last. If you are limited on space, you could opt for combi appliances such as a washer and dryer in one, especially if you want to include other devices such as a fridge to make more room in the kitchen.

Opt for reputable, trustworthy, and reliable brands, so you shouldn’t have to worry about them again for a long time when installed in your new room.

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Make the Most of the Space

You can do a lot in a utility room if you get the planning right, and if you maximize your space, you can turn it into a cleaning hub that leaves other rooms in your house free of stuff like a clothes drying rack or a vacuum. A hanging clothes dryer suspended from the ceiling is an excellent example of using available space without taking up more floor area. Consider installing an ironing board that sits flat against the wall until it is pulled down. These little tweaks mean you can make the most out of one room and have everything where you need it to be.

Don’t Forget Storage

Not many rooms in the home won’t benefit from storage, and a laundry room is one of them. Give yourself space to put all the products you will use so they are within easy reach of the entire wash-to-dry process. These storage solutions will help to keep the space tidy.

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WRITTEN BY
Brian Lee Burke
Brian Lee Burke
AUTHOR, E-PRO®, REALTOR® BROKER

Brian Lee Burke is the founder and team leader of Kenna Real Estate Group, a real estate team at Keller Williams DTC. A licensed REALTOR® since 2002, Brian helps Colorado buyers and sellers navigate residential real estate, new construction, pricing, and negotiation. He is also the author of The Real Estate Playbook and Mastering Real Estate: Your Guide to Becoming a Top Agent.

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