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Home improvement projects can create a functional laundry room.

Despite the fact most of us spend plenty of time in the laundry room, we tend to neglect this space. There’s no reason the laundry room must be dull and uninspiring nor is there any reason it must be used only to wash and dry clothes. Think outside the box! The following home improvement ideas can elevate the laundry room and improve the quality of time you spend there.

Use It to Make and Mend, as Well as Clean, Clothes

Few homes have dedicated sewing rooms. but many homes have at least one occupant who knows how to sew. If you have a sewing machine, consider setting up a sewing station in your laundry room. Building custom cabinets and countertops is ideal, but a simple table will do as well. Choose an area with an electrical outlet and make sure to secure a bright light so you can see your needle and thread.

Use It to Fold, Iron and Hang Clothes

Are you interested in a home remodeling project that will simplify your life and make your home more efficient but won’t break the bank? Using your home remodeling dollars to upgrade your laundry room provides a huge bang for the buck. Are you tired of hauling baskets of clothes from the dryer to your sofa, kitchen table or bed?

With the addition of strategically placed custom cabinets and countertops, a hanging rod and an ironing board, your laundry room becomes your turnkey workstation. You’ll no longer have unsightly piles of clothes scattered throughout the house. Instead, you’ll be able to fold, hang and iron clothes as soon as the dryer buzzes. For added efficiency, make a bin or basket for every member of your household and make it their duty to transport their own clean, ironed and hung up clothes from the laundry room to their closet.

One of the best home improvement ideas is to create a functional laundry room.

Use It to Store Overflow Food

If your kitchen lacks adequate storage space, you can use your laundry room to store items you may buy in bulk, such as paper towels, pet food, canned goods and cereal. If your laundry room is especially spacious, consider purchasing an extra refrigerator or freezer for this room.

Use It as a Dog-Washing Station

Especially if your laundry room has garage or backyard access, consider setting up a tub for your dog. Locating your pet-washing and grooming area in the laundry room makes sense because this room already has plumbing and is small enough to make clean up easy. When you’re finished, you can throw dirty doggie-drying towels right into the washing machine.

If you’re not using your laundry room to its full potential, contact us. Our Massachusetts contractors will work with you to make your laundry attractive and functional.