{"id":642,"date":"2016-02-26T19:43:55","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T00:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/?p=642"},"modified":"2023-08-23T14:11:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T18:11:41","slug":"how-to-actually-love-your-laundry-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/design-trends\/how-to-actually-love-your-laundry-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Actually Love Your Laundry Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love useful design hacks! When it comes to laundry rooms, it\u2019s easy to let that space be ignored. It\u2019s often the most drab part of a home and yet it has so much potential. You\u2019ll thank us later if you take some time to organize it. We\u2019ve rounded up some design and organization hacks for your laundry room that may even make you even -gasp- enjoy doing laundry! Too far? Read on and see if we can change your mind! <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hang that ironing board<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-643\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.05.07-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-02-26 at 2.05.07 PM\" width=\"559\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.05.07-PM.png 559w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.05.07-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.05.07-PM-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.05.07-PM-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get on board with this and you\u2019ll free up some space! It\u2019s such an easy thing to do yet so few of us actually do it. You\u2019ll feel more organized and if you invest in a nice ironing board cover then it\u2019ll even improve your decor too. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewoodgraincottage.com\/2013\/05\/15\/hanging-ironing-board-rack\/\">via<\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Add in some towel racks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-644\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.16.14-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-02-26 at 2.16.14 PM\" width=\"565\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.16.14-PM.png 565w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.16.14-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.16.14-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.16.14-PM-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steal some storage ideas from other areas in your home. For example, towel racks! It\u2019ll help to have a spot where you can easily hang things up to dry. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/smallnotebook.org\/2012\/10\/08\/laundry-room-organization\/\">via<\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Create a convenient spot to dispose of lint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-645\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.09.01-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-02-26 at 2.09.01 PM\" width=\"615\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.09.01-PM.png 615w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.09.01-PM-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure you could use an average garbage can from the dollar store, or you could do something more like this! Take an outdoor box and spruce it up a little. If you\u2019ve got the wall space, mount it and free up some extra floor space. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aprudentlife.com\/2014\/laundry-lint-bin\/\">via<\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organize into canisters <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-646\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.13.58-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-02-26 at 2.13.58 PM\" width=\"545\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.13.58-PM.png 545w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.13.58-PM-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of that packaging for your detergent, dryer sheets, and stain fighter can create some visual chaos when it\u2019s all sitting out. Use canisters to organize them and improve the look and feel of your space. Just be absolutely sure to label them, of course.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/becauseimaddicted.net\/2011\/06\/idea-new-order.html\">via<\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-647\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/detergent-storage.jpg\" alt=\"detergent-storage\" width=\"625\" height=\"937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/detergent-storage.jpg 625w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/detergent-storage-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have liquid detergent, try using a beverage dispenser to help you avoid all that heavy lifting!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/yourlittlebirdie.blogspot.ca\/2012\/03\/laundry-room-reveal.html\">via<\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DIY a pegboard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-648\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.21.52-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-02-26 at 2.21.52 PM\" width=\"562\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.21.52-PM.png 562w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.21.52-PM-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything just feels way more organized when it\u2019s hanging up, doesn\u2019t it? Create a pegboard to keep all the odds and ends off of the floor! If you use some wallpaper to cover it up, it\u2019s easy to make it visually pleasing too. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theposhspace.com\/2012\/09\/angelas-house-laundry-room-pegboard-makeover\/\">via<\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Create a multi-use storage area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-649\" src=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.23.11-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-02-26 at 2.23.11 PM\" width=\"616\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.23.11-PM.png 616w, https:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-26-at-2.23.11-PM-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever feel like you could use more storage? Invest in some shelving units, baskets, jars, and canisters and you can organize the space to store all sorts of things that you may not have space for in other areas of your home. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/2014\/01\/super-easy-industrial-shelving.html\">via<\/a>)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want more home design ideas? Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paradisedev\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paradisedev\/\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Want more info on our developments? Contact us <a href=\"http:\/\/paradisedevelopments.com\/pages\/contact.html\">here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; We love useful design hacks! When it comes to laundry rooms, it\u2019s easy to let that space be ignored. It\u2019s often the most drab part of a home and yet it has so much potential. You\u2019ll thank us later if you take some time to organize it. 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