Wash And Fold

Think About This Before You Redo Your Laundry Room (Part 2)

Laundry room is the place where you visit quite often and reorganizing it will be a big plus. So, what else can be changed to optimize the space usage. 

  • Create a Budget

Decide how much you’re willing to spend as you start planning, and keep that figure in focus as you look at different materials. Start with the biggest expenses, like appliances, countertops and flooring, to make sure these key features make it into your budget. Once you’ve factored in the most important prices, you can buy new paint and accessorize the room with personal touches.

  • Prepare

There are a lot of things to take into account as you get ready to remodel. From collecting the correct tools to figuring out which laundry room renovation projects are worthy. 
Get the right tools. You’ll need to gather a range of tools to help you with the various demolitions, and work gloves and safety goggles should be worn during all tasks. We’ve assembled a few different recommended tool lists based on the upcoming projects you may have to tackle.

  • Decide What to DIY and What to Hire Out

You can probably do some of the renovation work yourself, but be realistic about your abilities. Make sure you know what you’re doing before diving in. If you’re knocking down walls, it’s probably best not to try that yourself. If you’re installing or moving plumbing and electrical, definitely hire a professional.

  • Install appliances

When you’re getting ready to install your washer and dryer, remember to leave enough room in front of the machines to place a laundry basket and to open the appliance doors if you’re using front-loading machines. Also leave a small gap on the sides and above the appliances if you’re installing countertops around them.

  • Personalize your renovated laundry room

Now that the laundry room has been transformed and your appliances are ready to be used, it’s time to decorate your new laundry room. Personalize the space with laundry room signs, new hampers and baskets to hold laundry detergent, bleach and other materials. Make sure the items you get to hold materials are durable and not too expensive.