Key Measurements For A Dream Laundry Room

Steven Randel, Houzz Contributor

Laundry rooms rule. If you have the luxury of space, laundry rooms can be more than places to clean clothes; they can be welcoming, accessible places for more activities, such as caring for pets, sewing, doing DIY projects, wrapping packages, starting seedlings and more.

As with kitchens, there are a number of considerations and dimensions to be aware of when planning a multipurpose laundry room. Below are several functions and layouts to keep in mind.

How to have a spotless, beautifully organized laundry room

There are four primary areas and functions of laundry rooms:

Entry and prep. Install a laundry sink near the entry so you can sort, apply fabric treatments and soak stains if necessary.

Washing. It is good to have a countertop where you can place your sorted loads before putting them in the washing machine.

Drying. Youll also want another section of countertop for items that need to be line dried, as well as space to fold dried laundry.

Storage and ironing. Make sure you have enough room for a folded ironing board, which measures about 14 inches wide, 60 inches long and 3 inches thick (36 by 152 by 7 centimeters).

Nice extras. Of course, some people with large spaces want to use their laundry room as a craft or sewing area, mudroom or dog washing station. These are very specific to each of us; planning spaces with a little extra room for these functions lets individual habits dictate their use.

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Key Measurements For A Dream Laundry Room