What features does your ideal laundry area need?

Laundry Room 

Consider the following if you are planning on changes in your laundry area

Located on main floor

Wide doorway

Easy walk space in and out of room

        and in front of appliances

Front loading washer on a pedestal

Front loading dryer on a pedestal

Easy to read button controls on front of appliances

        (Think vision impaired & easy to reach when seated)

Cabinets with D or bar handles

Adjustable or varied height counters

Contrasting edges on counter tops

Adjustable, open shelving without doors

Wall mounted sink(s)

Pull out drying rack

Rod for hangers (can use tension rod inside a shelf)

Rod to hang clothing to air dry

Rod or hook to hang clothing to take to dry cleaner

Plenty of lighting

Non-slip flooring surface

Supplies reachable from seated position

Wall mounted, adjustable ironing board

Iron

Steamer

Rolling hamper(s)

Folding clothing basket or hamper

Small cart or rolling table to help transfer clean clothing

Adjustable height surface on which to fold clothing

Posted washing instructions for operation of appliances,  

        & stain treatments

Container for items left in pockets

Lint removal tool

Trash can

Container for donation items

Small basic sewing kit (buttons, hems, seams)