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When designing the interior of your home, the appearance of your laundry room is likely not on your radar. Though it may not be where all your guests want to hang out, your family spends a lot of time in this area of the home. Doing laundry may not be the most fun activity, but it suddenly becomes much more enjoyable when you’re doing it in a room that fits your family’s personality. These tips for enhancing your laundry room may even turn it into your favorite room in your home.

The most important thing you want in your laundry room is for it to be practical. The more clothing-related activities you can complete in one room, the better. No one wants to fold their freshly cleaned clothes on their bed that hasn’t been washed in weeks. Adding a countertop above or next to the washer and dryer is essential for keeping your laundry organized. This is the perfect spot to get everything folded and easily transferred to the closet or dresser. However, we all have those delicate items that are not able to go in the dryer. Another laundry room necessity is a drying rack. Luckily, all Lennar homes come with a shelf that you can easily hang clothing from. If you need more room, definitely invest in an additional drying rack.

A laundry room necessity that can also add a sense of style to the room is the laundry baskets. These hampers come in tons of sizes, colors and styles, so there is a look that will fit in your space and match your style. Another way to add some trend to your laundry room is with shelving. You can never have too much storage, and it’s a great way to keep things organized and neat.

These essential laundry room items are very useful, but there are also cosmetic ways to enhance the most underrated room in your home. For instance, paint the walls. A fun pop of color will brighten up this room and make it feel bigger. Mirrors and wall art are also great décor for your laundry room. One of the most aesthetic and useful laundry room tips is to keep all your products in matching containers. This gives a look of consistency to the room and will look great sitting on a shelf together.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American spends up to 8 and a half hours a month doing laundry. Creating this room into a place you enjoy will enhance the time spent doing something that feels more like a chore.