How To Finish A Basement Laundry Room
The average person spends six hours a week doing laundry. That's the equivalent of 13 days straight of nothing but laundry! No wonder there's an inclination towards improving laundry spaces.
As upstairs laundry is growing the standard, several people still have to trudge down to the basement to get the job done. But you may make laundry much more pleasant if you finish the room regarding both form & function.
Let's first discuss the function element of the equalization. What activities do you need to accomplish in this space? In what order are these tasks completed? Here's a listing to get your mind started on how to finish a basement laundry room:
- Sorting laundry
- Transporting laundry
- Pre-treating laundry
- Ironing laundry (yes, some people still do this!)
- Folding and hanging laundry
- Hand washing (and air drying) dedicates
- Gift-wrapping station
- Sewing and craft activities
- Storing laundry supplies
Now that you know what needs to be accomplished in this space, think about form. After all, the laundry room is a space where you can really get creative! While lively decor may not necessarily make laundry fun to do, it will make the time seem to go by faster. And you will be amazed at how petty it costs!
Clean up! Before you get started, create a clean canvas. Clutter - in case you have got it, you require to clear it. Next, clean it as if your Mom is coming for a visit and will sleep in the basement. If your basement is still in its original form, consider painting the walls and floor with a light, neutral color.
Chutes and Ladders
Consider adding a laundry chute to help with laundry transportation (albeit one way!). This is especially helpful if there are those (and they know who they are) who don't get their "dirties" where they belong on a regular basis.
Define the laundry space
Set a few boundaries for your laundry room. Add colorful FLORA interlocking carpet tiles to define your laundry space. You can make it just the size you need, and in whatever colors you want. Not only is a great design element, but it's softer on your feet.
A place for everything, and everything its place
Create a movable cabinet with built-in storage by adding casters to the bottom of a vanity cabinet. Use this movable space divider to help define your space in an otherwise expansive room.
Sort it out
Buy 3 big laundry baskets for ordering your laundry in medium, dark or light. Make ornamental signs to designate which is which. Or just write on them with a sharpie - whatever gets the job done!
Know when to fold 'em
Pick up a discontinued kitchen island at a great price and use it like a folding table. Not only will it be a more comfortable height for your back, but you'll also score additional storage underneath! What's more, why not include a couple bar stools for doing creates or simply hanging out? Small scale cooler discretionary.
Hang out
Hang a post over or close to the "folding island" to balance things as you fold, or get this show on the road garment rack. If you hang shirts while they're still marginally damp, you'll have an a lot easier time pressing them. Use balancing dividers to isolate clothes by the proprietor to keep things organized.
Brilliant Ideas
Try not to hold back on lighting. Utilize a mix of ceiling and assignment lighting to make sure you can perceive what you are doing. If you have windows in the storm cellar, tidy them up and dress them up with light curtains that let the natural light in.
Make it fun
Add a whimsical element such as a colorful sign that says "Drop Your Dirties Here" with an arrow pointing down to the laundry sorting area. Find clever cabinet knobs with a laundry theme. Add a tip jar for loose change found in the wash. Use colorful containers to hold supplies. You can find many inexpensive plastic bins at dollar stores. Use your imagination! But avoid small chatchke items that collect dust (and spiders).
Think Green
Add an indoor tree to add life to space. Perhaps a nice, durable rubber tree or faux ficus.
© Copyright Prestige Basement Finishing