Laundry is a chore that unites us all, and yet we often overlook the space in which we get the job done — over and over again, week after week. When you think about it, the laundry room is the true workhorse of the entire house, and it deserves as much care and attention as any other place in the home. We guarantee that setting up an organized, bright, and well-appointed space will be great for your spirit, and for your workflow and efficiency, too.

Set Up a Dedicated Laundry Space

Keep separate areas for dirty clothing and clean clothing, plus a pull-down or mounted drying rack that isn’t in anyone’s way. Rather than lugging all of the clean clothing to bedrooms in a haphazard state, situate the laundry room so that you have baskets and hampers on hand. This way you can systematically sort clothing as you go.

Also keep an area in which to fold dried clothing, and a dedicated spot for empty hangers, too. This allows you to hang important clothing immediately — making that dryer-to-closet flow as flawless as can be.

Smooth Out Any Wrinkles With Ease

Create a slot in which to tuck away an ironing board, or set up an integrated iron in a pullout drawer for small touch-ups.

Set up Storage for Laundry & Beyond

Whether you place stored goods behind closet doors or in stacked drawers, neatly fill baskets and bins with household items needed for cleaning and maintenance in this room and beyond. You can also create a combination space of sorts — also stocking up on art supplies and items like wrapping paper. Functional shelving can easily help you maintain an organized laundry room that excels far beyond the washing of clothes, sheets, and towels.

Bring Cheer to Potentially Tedious Tasks

Think about little perks that can make the space more joyful, from good lighting to speakers that help pump music in as background noise. This way your responsibilities take on less weight and evolve from a dreaded chore to being just another step in a productive day. The laundry room can also be a great place to hang a family communications board, so everyone stays up to speed on upcoming events, responsibilities, and celebrations as they move in and out of the highly trafficked area.

Suddenly laundry day doesn’t seem quite so pesky!

Should you need their assistance as you prepare a laundry room you love, experts in the field from California Closets are ready and waiting to help create a space that best supports your creative ideas and practical needs. These experts will get moving once they assess your individual home’s layout and spatial availability.

Call 503.885.8211 to set up a complimentary in-home consultation. Or visit us at www.calclosets.com or stop into one of our local showrooms located in the Pearl in Portland, West Linn (exit 8 off of 205) and down in Bend on Newport Ave.