Rethink your Laundry Room
When laundry gets done faster, you can spend more time doing what you love.
Doing laundry is a part of life. While a select few of us may like it, most of us don’t.
But…
What if someone were to tell you that, simply by reorganizing your existing space (however small it may be), you would be able to create a better system, significantly reduce the amount of time it takes you to do your laundry – and actually start to enjoy the job!
This is just one small part of what we do here at Rethink Function.
Here are a few ideas about how to rethink your laundry room so it becomes a functional, efficient space where you can get the job done in the least amount of time possible.
Your laundry room has different zones
Every room, in fact, has “zones”. Rethink Function takes the guess work out of where items logically belong in each space and each zone, so that everything is just where it needs to be.
In order to reorganize your laundry room in ways that fulfill its purpose and serve your needs, it’s helpful to think of the space broken down into its own key zones:
The question is, how can each of these zones be optimized? While there are a countless number of considerations we can make in any zone, here are a few ideas to inspire the organizer in you.
Organize the SORTING ZONE in your laundry room
Do you pre-sort or sort as you go? Imagine how much faster you could be on laundry day if everything was already sorted into whites, colours and delicates.
Think about the laundry baskets or hampers that you use. Perhaps they’re too small, too big, too heavy or a constant tripping hazard. Are you someone who likes to transport your hamper back and forth from the laundry room? No matter what your system, there’s something out there that’s perfect for you.
Organize the WASHING ZONE in your laundry room
Think about everything you need in order to put on a load (for example, laundry detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, brighteners) and then figure out if all those things are within arm’s reach so you’re not walking pointlessly from one side of the room to the other.
Storage is key in this zone – a challenge we love at Rethink Function. Nicely labelled containers in your cupboards and on your shelves can make a big difference.
Organize the DRYING ZONE in your laundry room
Some items simply don’t do well in the dryer, so be sure to have other well-planned drying stations available in your home. Ideally, design a place to hang-dry clothing right in your laundry room. Space saving retractable options work really well. There are also clip-and-dry, stand-up racks and lay-flat drying solutions you can include to make sure you’re caring for your clothes. If there’s no room in your laundry area, have a basket for easy transport from one place to another.
Organize the IRONING ZONE in your laundry room
A stable, extra-wide ironing board is a game changer. Equip yourself with a quality product to be accompanied by a solid wall hook for easy storage out of the way. For ultimate laundry productivity, be sure you hang your ironing board close to where you plan to iron and hang freshly pressed clothing.
Organize the FOLDING ZONE in your laundry room
Do you have enough space to fold comfortably without items falling off the surface? A well thought out folding station is large and about the height of a countertop so you’re not bending over awkwardly. If your laundry room isn’t big enough for a designated counter, a dropleaf shelf or table works well, too. When you’re finished, be sure to have a conveniently situated basket where you can put your folded items to be returned to their rightful places.
Organize the STORING ZONE in your laundry room
How do you plan to store all your laundry related products? Think of cleaning products. Positioning is important to ensure your seamless flow through the room as you complete tasks. Depending on your space and personal preferences, this can be achieved with built-ins, free-standing storage cabinets and wall shelving for easy grab items.
Other
The laundry zone is often the storage area for cleaning products as well as handy hardware. If you have room available in the laundry zone for the above items see some organizational tools to store these essentials.
The possibilities are endless: fewer frustrations, less hassle, improved organization, time savings…
Imagine what your laundry room could be.
We want to hear from you.
Book your free 15-minute consultation with Rethink Function today.
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