Doing the laundry may not be everyone’s favourite weekly or even daily chore, so why not make it a more enjoyable experience. Laundry is often a daily task, especially where babies and kids are involved. Considering the time spent in this room, it deserves proper attention to design and planning. Obviously new builds will more easily accommodate your wish list based on your budget, but renovations and existing laundry rooms have room for improvement too.

Let’s look at 10 features for the dream laundry room.

1. Lots of light and ideally a window

Perhaps new construction can accommodate a window, but if that’s not possible, be sure to have proper lighting for a well-lit workspace. Compliment your task lighting with warm lighting that plays into the décor of your room. Try a decorative chandelier or lamp to add a comfortable, inviting feel.

2. Allow for a plenty of countertop space

Similar to your kitchen, you’ll never regret extra space for folding, wrapping or crafting.

3. A deep sink is a must in a laundry room

A laundry room sink can easily be a feature. Whether your sink design is farmhouse, modern, utilitarian or a more common undermount, dress it up with a beautiful faucet.

4. A retractable ironing board is definitely a dream

This ironing board will not only help keep your clothes from getting wrinkled, but will also homeowners to save space in the laundry room.

5. Plan your storage

Be realistic about what this room can do for you and the other uses it may have. Custom cabinets can accommodate all your needs. If your space is smaller, consider taking the cabinets all the way to the ceiling and don’t forget to leave some open shelves for easy access.

6.Room for air drying

If you have a long counter top with no upper cabinetry, this may be an ideal place for a rod and a pull down flat rack to accommodate clothing and hockey equipment. Remember to be creative with existing and smaller spaces. Try mounting a decorative curtain rod from the ceiling or dress up a wire clothesline with funky clothespins.

7. Make your laundry room multipurpose

A laundry room often serves various functions, so whether it’s part mudroom, bathroom or it’s own room, consider what other activities and storage it can handle. Sewing, Christmas storage, wrapping station, crafting, or your pet’s home base, are just the beginning of its possible duties.

8. Decorate your laundry room

Decorate with the same attention you would give any other room in your home. Artwork, photography and fresh flowers will make it a room you truly enjoy.

9. Dog station

Imagine a designated area to bathe and groom your dog. You’ll appreciate Fido’s bathing station in more ways than one, like a pre-hose off for muddy kids, hiking boots and garden shoes, not to mention repotting your plants.

10. Last but not least…why not a TV?

Catching up your show or watching the news can make folding seem a lot less tedious.

Some are musts, some are wants, but even the more extravagant dreams can be paired down and modified to fit your situation and budget. Make your laundry room work for you and a space you enjoy, the possibilities are endless.