A laundry room is now seen as an extra luxury, but a long time ago nearly all homes had a laundry or room for washing. It’s only since space became a premium and smaller apartments and flats became popular that architects stopped designing them as standard. Fast forward to today’s world and anyone with a laundry room will tell you they couldn’t live without one.
Whilst a laundry room might not be on top of your wish list of home improvements, they are surprisingly affordable and definitely one of the handiest rooms to have in your home.
Benefits of a Laundry Room
There are many benefits, probably more than you could imagine so let’s go through a few.
- Frees up space in the kitchen or bathroom
- Keeps your home tidier
- Keeps your household chemicals secure
- Everything is in one place
- Less noise in the rest of the house
- Adds value to your home
- Modern laundry rooms can look beautiful and be a nice space to be in
Last but not least, doing the laundry and anything related like ironing is easier. A lot easier! Your clothes will probably look better too, but the main reason for most people initially is space. The amount of extra space that we need almost every year seems to never end, and adding space to your house isn’t always easy. Freeing up space in the kitchen and bathroom can also improve their functionality immensely. Knowing that all your chemicals are all in one place and safe from your kids making a mistake in the kitchen where food is prepared is also helpful. A lot of pre-existing basement laundry rooms can be pretty gloomy places to be, but with a little imagination your laundry room can be a pleasant place and even a little escape from a busy household. Lastly, like almost any well-done home improvement – it will add value to your property.
Can Any Home Have a Laundry Room?
This depends on your property, but if you have any space for an extension or a basement then you almost certainly can. Sometimes you may have a room you can partition, the opportunities will vary but seasoned bathroom experts like Shane Rolfe Plumbing will normally find a way that you possibly didn’t think of.
Style In Any Way You Choose
Your options of styling are obviously as varied as kitchens and bathrooms. We won’t dwell on the decor options too much, but there are some great additions you can build in like a storable ironing board, a pet shower area, a second sink – the list of extras is endless how you can get the most out of your laundry room.
How Much Does a Laundry Room Cost?
Costs can obviously vary a great deal, but you’d be surprised at how affordable they can be if your home has the space already. The most significant factors in the cost will be the plumbing and electrical work involved, but other things like flooring and making it a wet room will also significantly affect the cost. For a more accurate price, get in touch with the experts at Shane Rolfe Plumbing.
