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Message: [QUOTE="Jody Allen, post: 2553"] [HEADING=1][I][URL='http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20454596,00.html']Studies[/URL] show that an average person spend more time in the laundry room than in the bathroom.[/I][/HEADING] Each one of us spend eight hours a week more if you’re a mum, collectively doing over 35 billion loads of laundry in a year. That’s quite a lot. We spend so much time in the laundry room yet it is the most neglected part of the house if we even treat it as a part of our home, not [I]the room to dump dirty stuff[/I]. Fortunately, mums are now increasingly into re-organising their laundry rooms, tidying it into beautiful and efficient havens where they attend to dirty socks and used pyjamas in one hand, [I]and a glass of wine on the other[/I]. A few tools and tricks can turn a tiny laundry area into a tidy working space, just like these inspiring laundry rooms. Prepare to swoon! [HEADING=2][B]1) Positioning[/B][/HEADING] In sports and marketing, [I]positioning[/I] is important. Apply that concept in doing laundry and it’s gonna be a game-changer. It is important to group appliances, tools and other needs together, better if it is all at hand’s length. That way, tasks are done faster and efficiently. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest10.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.houzz.com/photos/org-home-contemporary-laundry-room-new-orleans-phvw-vp~99861481']via houzz.com[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest10.11.jpg[/IMG] [URL='http://infokemdikbud.com/viewer/']via infokemdikbud.com[/URL] Consider positioning the washer and dryer so that they are next to each other and you can easily transfer wet clothes to the dryer. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest9.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.curbly.com/laundry-room-ideas']via curbly.com[/URL] If you have available space, you can choose to designate areas for washing, drying, folding and storage. You, then, can have more room to move. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest211.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/laundry-linens/linens/wash-and-dry-down-filled-items/']via bhg.com[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest13.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://homesthetics.net/18-stylish-laundry-ideas-for-every-household/']via homesthetics.net[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]2) Get Good Room Lighting[/B][/HEADING] Windows make spaces look bigger. So consider putting in at least one. You will be spending much time in the laundry room, the lighting will work wonders on a person’s enthusiasm toward chores. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/www.littonfarmexmoor.co_.uk_...jpg[/IMG] via littonfarmexmoor.co.uk The brighter the room, the more you’ll enjoy doing the laundry. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest15.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=108180']via decorpad.com[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest12.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://homesthetics.net/18-stylish-laundry-ideas-for-every-household/']via homesthetics.net[/URL] Also, dryers work by taking in air for drying and venting it outside. Open windows will invite air in which help your dryer have plenty for drying. If it is stuck in a closed room, it will function less as it will depend on its own drying air. This is also a great tip for caring and maintaining your dryer. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/www.servicecentral.com_.au_....jpg[/IMG] [URL='http://www.liaadriana.com/laundry-room-paint-ideas/laundry-room-paint-ideas-color-ideas-for-laundry-rooms-bay-area-painting-tips-mb-jessee/']via liaadriana.com[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nobulges.com_....jpg[/IMG] [URL='http://balawan.info/point/']via balawan.info[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]3) Label[/B][/HEADING] Because not everyone seem to comprehend why we separate light colours and dark colours.. and even big boys forget where to drop their pants. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest20.1.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.houzz.com/photos/pavonia-avenue-eclectic-laundry-room-new-york-phvw-vp~9767450']via houzz.com[/URL] [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1.jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='https://www.thelilypadcottage.com/2013/01/laundry-sign.html']via thelilypadcottage.com[/URL] [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2.jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://houseme.co/get/']via houseme.co[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest3.jpg[/IMG] [URL='http://bylina.info/by/']via bylina.info[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]4) Maximise Space[/B][/HEADING] Not everyone has the luxury of a large laundry room space. So it is important to utilise empty shelves and cabins and convert it to something that’s useful. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest23.jpeg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/whats-my-dirty-little-secret-laundry-rooms-utility-room-charlotte-phvw-vp~15453570']via houzz.co.uk[/URL] A large utility sink multi-tasks as a hand-washing station, a place to soak soiled sports gear, or muddy shoes — actually anything [I]icky[/I]. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/www.welke_.nl_....jpeg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/99079260525569035/']via pinterest.ph[/URL] Still have enough space above the dryer/washer? Shelves and a bar for drying clothes will add more functional space. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/www.servicecentral.com_.au_...jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.homedit.com/laundry-room-cabinets/']via homedit.com[/URL] Upper cabinets can be used to store linen, towels, tissues and laundry baskets. [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest19.jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest19.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='https://homebnc.com/best-laundry-room-design-ideas/5/']via homebnc.com[/URL] And it keeps everything looking neat! [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest21-e1435559182163.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://onekindesign.com/2015/02/06/60-amazingly-inspiring-small-laundry-room-design-ideas/']via onekindesign.com[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]5) Hide Supplies When Unused[/B][/HEADING] Cleaning supplies add more clutter to the room. Consider using curtains, shelves, and spaces under sinks to hide these. [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vilabacana.com_.br_....jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vilabacana.com_.br_....jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='https://ablissfulnest.com/20-laundry-room-organization-ideas-hacks/']via ablissfulnest.com[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/atticmag.com_...jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.homedit.com/42-laundry-room-design-ideas-to-inspire-you/']via homedit.com[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]6) Choose the right colours[/B][/HEADING] Colours that blend well creates a sense of organisation in a room. It will set the mood of the place too. So pick your palettes carefully! [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest6.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/organize-laundry-room']via southernliving.com[/URL] When in doubt, choose white. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest5.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.architecturendesign.net/60-clever-laundry-room-design-ideas-to-inspire-you/']via architecturendesign.net[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/alpenio.com_....jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.architecturendesign.net/60-clever-laundry-room-design-ideas-to-inspire-you/']via architecturendesign.net[/URL] Or pop a little bit of wallpaper patterns for colour and fun ! [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/room-decorating-ideas.com_....jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://hookedonhouses.net/2014/11/20/before-after-a-laundry-rooms-wow-makeover/']via hookedonhouses.net[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]7) Get organised![/B][/HEADING] Make friends with hooks, hangers, mason jars and more. Because you will need all the help you can get, really. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest11.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://thehappyhousie.porch.com/organized-inspiring-small-mud-rooms/']via thehappyhousie.porch.com[/URL] Pedestals over your washer and dryer is great for storing all sorts of things in the laundry room. These will help keep baskets and other large items off the floor and rods can be used to put things that can’t be dried in the drier. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest8.jpg[/IMG] [URL='http://blogsolu.com/go/']via blogsolu.com[/URL] Besides, it helps to keep everything organised neatly and just have those things off the floor. More space for you. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest18.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.bhg.com/rooms/laundry-room/makeovers/hidden-laundry-rooms/?slide=slide_39e3afa1-fc8b-4c55-ae45-81fae6a7d6b9#slide_39e3afa1-fc8b-4c55-ae45-81fae6a7d6b9']via bhg.com[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]8) Lost and Found corner[/B][/HEADING] Because the mystery of those lost pairs never gets solved, ever. [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/www.getcreativejuice.com_....jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/www.getcreativejuice.com_....jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://www.getcreativejuice.com/2015/02/laundry-room-organization.html']via getcreativejuice.com[/URL] [HEADING=2][URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pinter.jpg'] [/URL][/HEADING] [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pint.jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pint.jpg[/IMG][/URL] via Pinterest [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/nymag.com_....jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/nymag.com_....jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://nymag.com/guides/everything/best-laundry-dry-cleaners-2012-10/index1.html']via nymag.com[/URL] [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ciknoto.blogspot.com_....jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ciknoto.blogspot.com_....jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://ramblingasusual.blogspot.com/2011/01/prodigal-socks.html']via ramblingasusual.blogspot.com[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]9) All Purpose Shelves[/B][/HEADING] All purpose shelves are great to keep ugly things from wiggling out making the place look untidy. [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest17.jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest17.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://neatandchic.blogspot.com/2013/03/behind-every-working-woman-is-enormous.html']via neatandchic.blogspot.com[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest32.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://onekindesign.com/2015/02/06/60-amazingly-inspiring-small-laundry-room-design-ideas/']via onekindesign.com[/URL] A laundry area packed with hidden conveniences. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cleanandscentsible.com_....jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/diy-laundry-room-makeovers/']via thebudgetdecorator.com[/URL] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest7.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.homestoriesatoz.com/laundry-room/25-small-laundry-room-ideas.html']via homestoriesatoz.com[/URL] [HEADING=2][B]10) Get Creative[/B][/HEADING] Because [I]artsy[/I] things, wallpapers, signs or wall quotes add beauty to your workplace. [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pinter.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.theidearoom.net/laundry-room-organization/']via theidearoom.net[/URL] [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest4.jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://kangupdate.com/large/']via kangupdate.com[/URL] or a funky ambiance that the boys will love, too. [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest20.jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pinterest20.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-after-messy-laundry-area-turned-fabulous-laundry-room-166509']via apartmenttherapy.com[/URL] Perhaps, some words of encouragement? [URL='https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ndulgy.com_....jpg'][IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay at Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ndulgy.com_....jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://jacdesign.info/laundry-room-signs/']via jacdesign.info[/URL] [HEADING=2][I]Did we give you enough ideas? [/I]You’re Welcome![/HEADING] [HEADING=2][B]Now, wash, dry, fold, repeat![/B][/HEADING] [IMG alt="Swoon Worthy Laundries | Stay At Home Mum"]https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Swoon-Worthy-Laundaires-Stay-At-Home-Mum.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]

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