Laundry Rooms: Organization
Setting Up Your Work Space
When you're sorting or folding laundry, nothing is more useful than a wide, flat, clean countertop -- except maybe an extra pair of hands. For an unbroken work surface, consider installing under-counter washer and dryer models. You may want a small TV or radio to help pass the time while folding and ironing. And gardeners should keep in mind that, with a sink and wide counter at their disposal, a laundry room can easily double as a potting area.
Easy accessibility maximizes efficiency. Long, open shelves keep necessities within reach. Clear jars let you see exactly how much detergent you have left. And a peg rail can hold hand towels, aprons, hangers -- even a watering can -- at the ready.
Sorting the Laundry
Baskets, hampers and chutes for collecting dirty laundry are common sights -- but few people consider how the clean clothes, towels and bed linens should get back to their rightful rooms. Here, a shelved alcove has been dedicated to storing clean folded laundry. Individual baskets make it easy to sort the clothes and linens, and each basket is labeled with a manila name tag so that family members can quickly identify what belongs to them.
Concealing Storage
While it's useful to have your everyday supplies out in the open, it's also nice to be able to tuck clutter out of sight. Simple curtains of ticking fabric hung on a rod conceal under-sink storage with a casual, countrified look. Stash a laundry basket, trash can or spare bottles or boxes of laundry detergent -- but be mindful of curious children or pets. In case of spills, choose a flooring that is water resistant and easy to clean, such as vinyl or linoleum.
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