How to organize storage in the laundry room

Ergonomics of space helps make your home more comfortable and practical. If you have a laundry room in your home or apartment, you can use the principles of ergonomics to design your own laundry room.

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Planner 5D
Jun 6, 2022 • 2 min read
How to organize storage in the laundry room

A laundry room in an apartment or house is not only about a washing machine and shelves. This space can be suitable for storing household items. Think about what you want to place in this room:

     laundry baskets;
     dryer;
     ironing board;
     shelves and cabinets for clothes and detergents;
     sink;
     electric heated towel rail;
     additional appliances (for example, a small bathtub and shower for washing shoes);

In this post:

     Laundry room ergonomics
     Minimum dimensions for a laundry room
     Questions to answer when designing a laundry room:

Laundry room ergonomics

There are no clear ergonomic principles for a laundry room. But it is important to understand that furniture and household appliances should be arranged in such a way as to ensure the most comfortable process of washing, drying, ironing and cleaning.

The distance between aisles and furniture should be maintained according to the same principles as for other rooms (it is important to ensure easy access to furniture, storage areas and appliances without any interference). Read more about ergonomic principles for the whole home here.

You may also want to plan a rest area in this area as the ironing process can be tiring. Don't forget about the principles of proper placement of objects. For things that you will rarely use, you can consider storing them in more inaccessible places.
Minimum dimensions for a laundry room

If the laundry room is large, you should follow the same rules as for the kitchen. But for ironing it is necessary to provide a convenient place. The ironing board should not block the passage. To do this, measure the width of the space, then measure the length of the ironing board, and you will see if there is enough space left for the passage.
Questions to answer when designing a laundry room:

     Do you need a dryer in addition to a washing machine?
     Do customers need a sink?
     Will there be an ironing board there?
     Will dirty laundry be sorted by color or other factors?
     Where will clothes dry?
     Where will clean and dirty clothes be stored, as well as things that need to be ironed or have already been ironed?
     Will there be a cat or dog in the room?
     Do customers need a small shower? A place to wash your dog or shoes?
     Do you need an electric heated towel rail?