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Dear danica,
I am having issues on where to put cabinets in my laundry room. Move my utility sink? I live out in the country so a custom laundry look i prefer.
– Cheri
I know all too well the need for ample storage in a laundry room. And not just a cabinet tucked in the corner, but rather strategic storage that actually serves a purpose. You seem to have plenty of room for cabinetry so I put together a plan that I believe would both beautify the room and minimize clutter.
To start, I propose that you use both floor to ceiling cabinetry as well as lower cabinetry so that you have counter space for folding laundry and such. My biggest piece of advice would be to create pull out hampers within the cabinetry. Much like we did in this laundry room. The lower cabinet in the corner as well as the lower portion of the floor to ceiling cabinet would be perfect for that. The upper portion of the tall cabinet can store soaps and linens.
If you find the need to hang dry your clothes, a rod above the countertop may be a very practical addition to the space. And for clothes that dry flat, a soapstone countertop on the lower cabinets as well as atop the washer and dryer would fulfill that need.
Since you’re interested in a custom look, I’d recommend upgrading from a standard utility sink to a built in sink with a brass faucet. With all the hard surfaces in the room, a sink skirt with a feminine blue floral pattern is a welcome piece of softness. I would match the fabric to the window shade as well.
As for the color scheme, I’ve been very drawn to dusty blues paired with maroon and mustard yellow. It’s a beautiful blend between playful and sophisticated that would dress up a commonly overlooked room. Linking a few finds for your laundry room below!
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