| An
organized laundry room is a dream held by all homeowners.
Closet designers take special pride in creating the perfect
laundry room that allows not only a use of space for full
function but creates a beautiful area as well.
Quite
simply, laundry is a fact of life. Whether a homeowner is
fortunate enough to have someone in who does the laundry,
or if done by the family, everyone benefits from a clean organized
space.
Shelving
built around the washer and dryer is essential for laundry
organization. Cleaning supplies and brushes must be kept in
a secure dry area within reach. Built in baskets for separating
colors, a pull out or drop down ironing board, and a pull
out folding board, a pullout trash receptacle, and hanging
rods for fine articles as well as ironing make for wash day
ease. I recommend a washable white or light prefinished smooth
melamine product for the cabinetry that can be kept clean
and bright.
Professional
closet designers work with homeowners to create a floor plan
that allows for their individual needs and style. A home with
children involved in sports will want an area to keep the
muddy cleats and shin guards. A gardener will want a similar
area, but maybe with some racks or knobs for hanging garden
aprons or a rack for muddy clogs. Those with dogs want an
area for hanging leashes, and baskets for outdoor pet toys
and treats. Customizing the room is as individual as each
family; closet designers work with each client to determine
what will make the area most efficient.
The
home locker system is very popular in a home with young or
teenage children. Children can have their own area for school
bags, shoes, jackets and hats. A back hall storage box for
mittens and other winter wear is essential in our New England
climate.
Many
times homes are designed with a combination mudroom/back hall
and adjacent laundry. A design that utilizes each space while
keeping elements from coming into the home is something all
homeowners appreciate. • |
