Since the average person spends a few hours a week in their laundry room washing clothes, it’s no shock to why homeowners desire a more organized and appealing laundry space.
Long gone are the days when the laundry room was a small space that only contained a washer and dryer hidden somewhere in the house. Now laundry rooms are being used for more than just a place to wash clothes. These rooms have been redesigned to serve as a multi-use, functional room within the home. Many designers are including comprehensive laundry rooms in their floor plans so homeowners can enjoy a convenient and practical space for the whole family to use.
Pet Washing Area
Pet-washing stations have become increasingly popular in laundry rooms. After all, who wants to bathe their dog in the same area where they bathe themselves and their kids?
More Storage
Laundry room designs now include more storage than ever before. Built-in cabinets and coat racks are almost a standard now. The new “normal” for design concepts cater to active lifestyles such as tall locker cabinets for kid’s sports equipment.
Second-floor Location
Instead of being found in the basement or on the first floor, it is becoming more common for laundry rooms to be found on the second floor. Especially if all the bedrooms are on the second floor. No use in hauling loads of laundry up and down stairs if you only have to walk down the hallway.
Planning the Color Scheme
Monochromatic is definitely the way things are trending and not only in laundry and utility spaces, but also in terms of kitchen and bathroom design. Don’t compare monochromatic with boring or bland. While supporters of a neutral and timeless color palette appreciate the simplicity of a less bold approach, you can also create monochromatic designs around your color preferences such as black, gray, pale yellow or burnt orange. Things like tile patterns and layouts, grout options, cabinet glazes or two-toned finishes all help to make your monochromatic design more interesting.