A far cry from the lonely basement dungeons they once were, laundry rooms have undergone quite the transformation. Besides relocating, laundry room style has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Simultaneously beautiful and practical, laundry spaces have become strikingly personalized and packed with fun bells and whistles! As people that are about the business of building custom homes, we couldn't be more in support of this trend. We are strong advocates of taking advantage of every inch of space available - leave no square footage wasted!
Our clients have taken many different approaches to create efficient and maximized laundry rooms. Whether you have an entire room at your disposal or simply a tucked away closet, there are endless options to keep your space tidy. Some of our favorite organization upgrades include integrated drying racks, built-in basket storage, cleaning supply cubbies, nick-nack drawers, and folding-friendly countertops. Beyond laundry-specific add-ons, many homeowners end up designing unique, hybrid laundry spaces.
Let's be honest, plenty of families may not need a whole room devoted to clothes washing. We love the idea of adding space for other like-minded activities in the laundry room! For example, integrating mudroom cubbies and hooks, a mini office command center, or an arts and crafts area makes perfect sense to us. Each of those hobbies or functions complement the spirit of the space - they're all mildly messy and in need of a little order! Why not mesh them together in one coordinated, experiment-friendly, and (most importantly!) closed-off place?
Lastly, perhaps the greatest advantage of elevated laundry rooms is the chance to play with bold styles and trends! From fun artwork to bright paint colors to patterned wallpaper, many of our clients take their biggest design risks in their laundry rooms. We completely get it. Washing, sorting, and folding clothing can be thankless, mundane tasks; why not energize your setting with a pop of playful design? Curious to see more approaches to this growing trend? Well, you're in luck; browse through our clients' most beautiful and efficient laundry spaces below!
