Spending money on fixing up your laundry room can pay off big time when you put your home on the market. Before plunging into a laundry room re-design, though, it’s important to take time to consider various options to include.
Keep these tips in mind when planning your laundry room re-design:
- Take measurements. If you’re putting in a new washer and dryer, measure the space they’ll be going in to make sure there’s enough room for the doors to open.
- Consider a front-loading machine. These machines are more efficient than top-loading ones. A front-loading machine can also help you save space if you stack a dryer on top of it. Just keep in mind that they do cost more than top-loading machines.
- Choose safe materials. Use braided steel washer hoses to reduce the risk of flooding from your washing machine. Install a metal dryer-vent pipe that is sealed with foil tape to reduce the risk of fires from your dryer.
- Install an updated utility sink. New utility sinks come in designs that are much more efficient than older ones. Look for a stainless steel sink that is up to 12 inches deep and has curved corners for easier cleaning.
- Brighten it up. Instead of having a laundry room with a lack of color, add some brightness to yours. Choose a checkered floor in glue-down linoleum for added visual appeal, or choose a warm cherry finish for cabinets instead of plain white.
- Choose open storage. Install open shelves and cupboards for easier access to items you need. You can hang curtains across the openings if you don’t want them completely open.
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