Laundry Room Essentials

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Storage. Detergent, fabric softener, bleach, stain removers, and those single socks seeking a mate. You’ve got to have a place for them, so a few cabinets or shelves are absolutely key. Supplementing with baskets and

bins or clear containers to hold smaller items keeps the space organized.

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laundry center in closet

A Folding Surface. In my own laundry room, I have a plain white laminate countertop where I do all the folding – just that 2 x 4’ amount of space makes all the difference in the world. It’s not just a few beach towels that hang out there on a daily basis, in our busy home there are many piles of clothing being folded and sorted and sent to their destination. Check out Wilsonart’s many laminate solutions for creating a laundry room folding surface in your home.

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If you prefer the stone look, the Wilsonart collection of laminates offers homeowners the beauty and durability of real stone at an affordable price. Inspired by marble and granite from the world’s quarries, their countertops have a realistic look with natural flow patterns and mineral details. See a few examples of their marble choices in this post on laminate kitchen countertops.

Drying Solution for Delicates. I built a drying rack for this very purpose several years ago and it is still one of my favorite and most useful projects to date. If you’re not up for the DIY versions, there are several you can buy or a simple rod and hangers can accomplish the same task.

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ballard drying rack

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A Sink. Space and budget permitting, a sink is more of a luxury, but one I plan to incorporate into any future home build. A basin with faucet that’s ready to to rinse muddy or stained clothing is definitely a plus in any active household.

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What features do you consider essential in a laundry room? Have you included any little extras that make your laundry responsibilities any easier?

* This post is sponsored by Wilsonart, all opinions are my own.

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