Remodeling Your Home - Where to Put Your Laundry Room

When remodeling your home, it’s important to consider the placement of your laundry room. Traditionally they are put in basements or tucked away in small closets, but modern laundry rooms are designed to be more efficient and accessible for your own convenience. There are a lot of reasons why you may want to put your laundry room somewhere else in your home than the traditional laundry room. Whether you have small children or need easy access to the laundry, remodeling your home allows you to easily customize the location. Here are a few areas in your home to consider for the location of your laundry room:

The Main Floor

One popular and convenient option for your laundry room is on the main floor of your home. A laundry room on the main floor allows for maximum efficiency. With the washer and dryer being only feet away from the kitchen, there is no need to constantly be walking up and downstairs to get your clothes cleaned. The convenient location on your main floor saves you time and energy. It’s much easier to multitask chores around the house when the laundry room is always near you.

The Second Floor

Another strategic placement choice is on the second floor, near bedrooms or bathrooms. This option is especially good for houses with multiple bedrooms on the upper level. If you have children whose bedrooms are upstairs, this makes it easy for them to throw their clothes in the washing machine! With the laundry room next to the bedrooms, the dirty clothes are just a few steps away from being in the washer. Plus, once the clothes are cleaned, their clothes are put away only feet away from the laundry area. This option eliminates the need to lug your laundry up and down stairs and helps with time management throughout a day of chores.

The Closet

If you are working with limited space in a home, then this is the perfect option to save some floor space. With careful planning and smart organization, install a stacked washer and dryer, along with storage solutions for detergent, supplies, and clothes in a closet you don’t use. Closet conversions offer the advantage of utilizing existing space while keeping the laundry area discreet and hidden when not in use. You may have to get an electrician and plumber to help with this option to install the proper electrical circuit and water pipe. 

Multi-Purpose Rooms

In smaller homes or apartments, finding space only for a laundry room is a difficult task. However, by putting the laundry area into multi-purpose rooms, you maximize functionality and efficiency. Consider incorporating the laundry room into a bathroom or kitchen. Innovative design solutions such as hidden sliding doors, folding or retractable countertops, or stacking appliances help blend the laundry area seamlessly into the room's overall aesthetic. It is fairly easy to remodel a room to become multi-purpose with a hidden laundry room. This approach saves space and allows for a more efficient use of limited square footage, without compromising on the convenience and accessibility of a dedicated laundry space.

When remodeling your home, the strategic placement of your laundry room enhances convenience, optimizes space, and streamlines your daily routine. Whether you choose a main floor location for accessibility, a second-floor placement for efficiency, a basement setup for additional features, a closet conversion for space-saving, or a multi-purpose area for versatility, finding the ideal spot for your laundry room is key to creating a functional and well-designed home. Evaluate your needs, consider the available space, and consult with professionals to determine the best placement option that suits your lifestyle and remodeling goals.

Our team at Rocky Top Restoration is here to help with your remodeling project. Let us know your goals and we will create renovations for your home! Contact our remodeling team today for details on how we can help!