In many apartments or houses, the laundry room is a rather sparse and practically furnished room. Washing machines and dryers are often located in the kitchen, bathroom or basement. There is usually little light, especially on the lower floor, and the room generally seems like a desolate place. However, it doesn't have to stay that way, because there are numerous ideas on how a simple room can be turned into a modern and functional laundry room.
It doesn't matter whether the room is to be refurnished or renovated, because good, needs-based planning is the most important thing. It usually starts with the design of the floor. It must always be taken into account that a washing machine could lose water at some point. Therefore, sensitive floor coverings should be avoided. The washing machine or dryer may also move. This can lead to scratches, which can be avoided by choosing the right floor.
They are suitablefor the laundry room floors made of tilesor even waterproof concrete. Laying PVC or linoleum also offers a visually pleasant design. The materials can also be combined in a particularly modern way. This can create a beautiful mix of styles on the floor, which gives the room a pleasant touch. For example, tiles do not have to be a monotonous white, but can also be laid at an angle or in a pattern. For this purpose, you can choose tiles with accent colors. The smaller the room, the less you should play with patterns, as everything can quickly seem overwhelming. It's better to set a skilful accent here.
Light plays an important role. Because if you don't just want to wash and dry your laundry here, but perhaps also iron it, you should be able to feel comfortable in the room.Spotlights on the ceiling and lamps on the wallscan provide appropriate lighting and a pleasant atmosphere. If you want to build shelves or have a cupboard in the laundry room, you can also use spots to create a great and modern effect. Now the floor has been laid, the lights have been installed, but the walls still seem somehow bare? No problem, because a room looks much friendlier and more attractive with a little color. A color mix of light blue and white or rose as well as shades of green can create an upbeat look in the washroom. Wallpaper is less advisable here, as the humidity in the room can cause it to quickly come off the wall. If you still want a special effect, you can also decorate a wall with a large-format picture.
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Sliding doors are also extremely practical. These are also available printed and can also be used as room dividers. For example, shelves can be installed behind the sliding door to hold detergent and fabric softener or the ironing board and drying rack. Ceiling spotlights can also be installed here, which ensure good lighting conditions even in the cupboard behind the sliding door.
Even in small rooms, storage space can be planned well so that there is enough space for folding laundry, placing laundry baskets and other items. An ironing board, for example, can easily be attached to the wall with two hooks. So it can simply be hung on the wall to save space when not in use. A laundry table is also practical. If there is little space, it can be mounted so that it can simply be folded away. So he doesn't get in the way. Functionally, it can also be used as a door by mounting it in front of a shelf. There is plenty of storage space behind the laundry table that can be used as needed.
Which pieces of furniture are integrated into the room depends on personal taste. A mix of wooden furniture and kitchen units has proven successful. The kitchen units primarily serve as functional storage space and storage space in one. A practical cupboard in which a washing machine and tumble dryer can be installed saves space and offers a lot of space. At theFurnishing the laundry roomYou can freely choose what is useful and what you like. A combination of washing machine and dryer in the laundry room is also advisable if the work needs to be done in one place. By the way, tumble dryers are often real energy guzzlers. But there are also economical devices on the market. When purchasing, the device should be chosen so that the size and function perfectly suit your personal requirements and meet the requirements of the household. An economical device that is too small can quickly cause higher costs because it is in continuous operation. For an overview, it may be advisable to take a look at a household appliance test for tumble dryers. The tested devices can provide an impressionwhich model is suitable for the household.
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Built-in appliances can save space and make the room look very tidy. If you want to set up a laundry room in a small space, you might be well advised to use such devices. If installation of the devices is desired, care should be taken to ensure that they are suitable for installation. There is also the option of building a washing machine and dryer on top of each other. Here too, there are special models that make this possible.
Getting everything done in one place, washing and drying clothes and having a nice room with a chic ambience and modern equipment is a great advantage. If you don't want or can't dry your laundry outside in the summer, you can use this room all year round. Therefore, a beautiful interior that combines your own taste with practical elements is the best choice. Laundry rooms have a long tradition and are now more than just a work space. They combine modernity with household and thus offer high-quality added value.
