Whether you love to do laundry or you hate it, laundry is an essential task that takes place in the home. When you are building your new luxurious custom home, what key elements should you consider or include in your laundry room? Wichita custom home builder, Paul Gray Homes, has a few top must-have items to consider when you are designing your new laundry room. These key elements can help boost and ensure functionality, efficiency, and organization.
Washer and Dryer: Invest in high-quality, energy-efficient, water-conserving appliances that suit your laundry needs. Eco-friendly front-loading machines are often preferred for their water and energy efficiency.
Storage: Incorporate cabinets, shelves, or closets to store laundry detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning supplies, and other laundry-related items. Consider both open shelves for easy access and closed cabinets to keep things tidy. Many homes also include cubbies and other storage solutions to store team jersey, cleats and backpacks.
Countertop Space: Install a countertop above your washer and dryer for sorting, folding, and organizing laundry. You can use materials like laminate, quartz, or even repurpose an old wood countertop.
Sink: A stainless utility sink can be handy for hand-washing delicate items, pre-treating stains, or general cleaning tasks. Stainless steel sinks are durable and easy to clean. They can provide an essential space for DIY home improvement clean up as well.
Ironing Station: Include space for an ironing board or a built-in ironing center. This could be a fold-down board mounted on the wall or a designated area with storage for the iron and other supplies.
Drying Rack: Install a retractable or fold-out drying rack for air-drying clothes that shouldn’t go in the dryer.
Lighting: Ensure adequate lighting in the laundry room, including overhead lights as well as task lighting above the countertop and workspace.
Ventilation: Proper ventilation is essential to prevent mold and mildew growth. Consider installing a vent fan to exhaust moisture and odors outside.
Flooring: Choose flooring that is durable, water-resistant, and easy to clean. Options include tile, vinyl, or sealed concrete.
Electrical Outlets: Install enough electrical outlets to power your appliances and any additional devices you may use in the laundry room, such as a steamer or sewing machine.
Trash and Recycling Bins: Incorporate bins for collecting lint, trash, and recyclables to keep the space tidy and your custom home organized.
Decor and Personal Touches: Spruce up your space and style it to fit you. Add personal touches to make the laundry room more inviting, such as paint colors, wall decals, artwork, or decorative baskets.
Laundry Hampers: Include designated hampers or baskets for sorting laundry by color or type. Many home buyers are requesting cabinet pull-out hampers for a seamless way to collect laundry.
Paul Gray Homes would love to custom design and personalize a home to fit you. Paul Gray Homes has been a luxury custom home builder in Wichita, Kansas for more than 20 years. Call 316-990-0000 to get started building your custom home today.