How to Maximize Space in a Bathroom Laundry Combo
Making the most out of your bathroom laundry combo is easier than you think! Use these tips to help you maximize your space.
When it comes to your home, we’re all about helping you to make it work! That’s what custom spaces are all about after all. And one of the custom spaces we’re seeing a lot more often these days is the bathroom laundry combo. It’s all about learning how to maximize space so you can get the best of both worlds in one.
Maximizing Space in Your Bathroom Laundry Combo
To get the most out of your bathroom laundry combo you might need to flex that creativity muscle a bit. Luckily, that’s what we’re here for! We collected this list of our best tips for maximizing space in your bathroom laundry room combo to help make things easy.
Use these and you’ll be sure to have a functional and beautiful space all in one.
- Use stackable units
When in doubt, stack it out. Stackable units are ideal for saving space and luckily there’s plenty of options for them out there. Appliances also come in smaller sizes these days now too, which means you can find something to fit right into your bathroom space.
Save yourself tons of space in smaller bathrooms or install your stackable units in place of a linen closet. Fitting your appliances in smaller areas has never been easier.
- Utilize hidden shelving
You’ll want to be extra creative with storage when it comes to your bathroom laundry combo. You might add hidden shelving behind the door to the bathroom so you can fold and stack your linens or store other items. This is also a great place to store your laundry supplies like detergent and dryer sheets.
Sometimes it’s even possible to make an unused corner into a shelving space. That way no amount of space goes unwasted.
- Use your vanity to incorporate appliances
Another creative idea that provides dual function is to use your appliances as a makeshift vanity. All you need to do is lay a wooden shelf across the top of the appliance and add shelving either above the appliance or on either side. You’ll be making the most out of an area that might go unused otherwise which is always a major win.
- Mirrored doors
If you’re lucky enough to have a small closet in your bathroom laundry combo then you’ll definitely want to take advantage of them. Add mirrors to the doors as a way to check your outfit or touch up your makeup before you head out the door.
You might also add mirrors to the back of the door to the room to utilize in the same way. Whatever space is available to you, use it.
- Bifold doors
If you’re someone who prefers to hide your washer and dryer then you might go for bifold doors. That way you won’t need to look at your appliances while you’re showering or getting ready in the morning. It’s sure to help the combo feel like two individual spaces rather than all one.
You could also try adding a drying rack above your appliances as a place to air dry your clothes or to wait while you get your iron ready.
- Add custom shelving
There’s nothing better than custom built in units for any room in your home. One of the best places for them however, is in your bathroom laundry combo. It’s nice to have a dedicated custom built in for your washer with plenty of shelving around it to store all of your laundry items.
The more shelves the better if you ask us. And this is something that’s totally possible when you decide to do it custom.
- Pay attention to lighting
Lighting is going to be your best friend when it comes to creating a lovely bathroom laundry combo. It might not physically help you to maximize space, but it can definitely help to create the illusion of it.
Use strong overhead lighting if you have a larger bathroom window to help balance the light in the space. You can also use lighting to brighten up darker corners and ensure you have great visibility.
- Choose the right appliances
It might sound like a given, but you always want to ensure you select appliances that are the correct size for your bathroom. You might love a certain set of appliances but they just might not be the best fit for the space.
Fixtures are also important to choose based on functionality. If you’re short on space you might go for a wall-mounted sink or a walk-in shower or bathtub.
- Consider your plumbing
Another very important thing to consider in this type of space is plumbing. Big renos often mean being mindful of the plumbing and ensuring it’s up to code.
- Choose great colors and finishes
Of course, you want your bathroom laundry combo to look beautiful. However, it will be important to consider what materials you’re using. You will want them to be durable and also easy to clean.
Countertops are usually best done in quartz or granite for this reason. Ceramic tile is also usually the best option for floors and walls as it will hold up against water and is also easy to clean.
- Try a pedestal sink
As we mentioned before, you’ll have to make some choices in your bathroom laundry combo that allow you to save space. Pedestal sinks are awesome for maximizing space as they take up a lot less room than your traditional bathroom sink. They will also help to make it feel more open and like you can move around a lot more easily.
- Install floating shelves
If you’re looking for a way to add storage without taking up too much space, floating shelves are a wonderful option. They’re easy to install and allow you to store all of your bathroom and laundry room needs.
You can even use baskets to help keep them organized while also looking gorgeous! There are tons of different ways to style open shelving and help to make it functional but also beautiful.
- Add a feature wall
Just like lighting, a feature wall isn’t necessarily going to help maximize your space physically, but it can definitely help to make it feel bigger. Feature walls help to make the space fun and add a little visual interest to a space that might feel quite small otherwise. You could go for stone, tile, or even wall paper to add a little something.
Go Custom
At the end of the day, you don’t want your bathroom laundry combo to be a space you make due with. You want it to be a functional space that you and your family can use with ease each and every day.
Going custom with this type of space is always best as it allows you to maximize the area you have and ensure there’s intention behind each choice that’s made.
Coastal Closets and Showers are here to help you with that. We’re experts in all things custom. Whether that’s your office space, front closet, or bathroom laundry combo. We have the skills and expertise to help you get the most out of your space so you never have to worry about functionality or storage.
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