How To Create A Perfect Laundry Room Featuring Replacement Cabinet Doors

Although laundry rooms were once spaces that were tucked away out of sight without much thought given to them, the idea of a beautifully organised laundry room is becoming something to aspire to and it’s a space that increasing numbers of prospective buyers are thinking about when viewing property.

Why is the laundry room making a comeback now?

More and more people now view having a laundry room as an indication that they’ve become a ‘real’ adult and it’s an idea that’s starting to snowball. Following in the footsteps of countless design trends before it, a handful of designers have created photogenic laundry rooms for their clients, and it’s started to spark something of a laundry room revolution. 

Pro Tip: Creating a dedicated laundry area will enable you to keep unsightly clothes horses, drying racks, and piles of clothes free from other areas in your home, which can prevent the accumulation of clutter and contribute to the creation of a calm and serene ambience. 

So, if you’ve earmarked a space in your home to create a laundry room, here are some design tips to consider.

Designing the Perfect Laundry Room with Replacement Cabinet Doors

Think about location 

Traditional laundry rooms were tucked away on a property’s ground floor, and this may be a location that works well for your home and lifestyle. Combining your laundry room with a boot or utility room can be a great idea, and you don’t even need a huge amount of space to achieve a successful multi-functional room. 

However, an upstairs laundry room may actually be a more convenient option, as you won’t have as far to travel to put away freshly washed clothes and bed linen.

Start with the practical things 

A functional laundry room needs a washing machine and dryer, as well as ample storage for your cleaning products, washing detergents, and laundry baskets. We’d also recommend installing a wide worktop to comfortably accommodate your laundry basket, which should complement your choice of replacement cabinet doors for a cohesive look. 

Pro Tip: If you’ve got enough space, you’ll also find that a sink is incredibly useful. You could also incorporate an airing cupboard to store spare towels and bed linen, which will free up space in your bedrooms and bathroom.

Infuse your space with style and charm 

The ability to create a charming, beautifully decorated space is one of the primary reasons why laundry rooms are making a comeback. As your laundry room is likely to be more bijou than your kitchen, you may find that you can invest in more expensive wallpaper or feel able to choose a bolder colour palette than you would for one of your home’s primary living spaces.

In a traditional property, characterful features such as wall panelling or ceiling roses can be a charming addition. These are details that can be carried through into your choice of replacement cabinet doors, with styles including the Bella Stratford and Bella Aldridge able to complete this style of space beautifully.

Choose a light colour palette 

A light, bright and airy colour palette tends to work best in a laundry room, so we recommend avoiding heavy tones such as dark blues and greys. If you want your space to have a contemporary feel, choosing slab style replacement cabinet doors such as the Bella Venice or Zurfiz with colour matched edges will bring a modern sleekness to your room. 

Don’t forget about lighting 

If possible, a laundry room should always have plenty of natural light. If it’s somewhere you’re going to spend a fair amount of time, it’s really important that the experience is as enjoyable as possible and natural light always helps. 

If incorporating a window isn’t possible, installing wall lights and adding a table lamp or two will help you to ensure that all areas of your space are well lit, making it easy to do everything you need to get done.

Complete your dream laundry room with Happy Doors replacement cabinet doors

We’re on hand to help you complete your laundry room in style. For expert advice or a no-obligation quote, please get in touch by emailing hello@happy-doors.co.uk or calling 0345 257 2526.