Laundry Room Upgrades 

Looking for practical laundry room remodel ideas that make chores faster and easier on your body? A few smart changes—like adding a proper counter folding surface, installing wall cabinets, and using protective drip trays—can streamline your routine and reduce bending, lifting, and clutter. Here’s how to build a compact, ergonomic laundry that actually works.

Why Ergonomics Matter

Most laundry rooms force awkward movements: bending to grab wet clothes, reaching for supplies on high shelves, or sorting on the floor. Small upgrades reframe the space around your natural motions—load, treat, wash, dry, fold, store—so each step is within arm’s reach. The payoff: less time hunting for products, fewer trips across the room, and far less strain on your back and shoulders.

Mini Layout Plan (5 Steps)

1. Appliance Zone (Left/Right Pair): Place the washer on the left and dryer on the right (door swings away from each other) to pass clothes in one motion. If your dryer door is hinged on the left, swap to match this flow.
2. Counter Folding Surface: Install a 24–26″ deep countertop directly over front-load machines or along the adjacent wall. Choose laminate, butcher block, or a moisture-resistant surface. Aim for a standing height of 36″–38″ to reduce stooping during counter folding.
3. Wall Cabinets & Open Shelves: Mount wall cabinets 54″ above the floor (standard above-counter height) for detergents, stain removers, and spare towels. Add an open shelf or rail with hooks below for frequently used items and hang-dry pieces.
4. Sorting & Hampers: Use three slim hampers (lights/darks/delicates) on casters under the counter or in a pull-out base. Label them and sort as you go—no more floor piles.
5. Protection & Cleanup: Slide drip trays under appliances to catch leaks and add a compact trash/recycling pull-out for dryer lint, packaging, and empty bottles.

Smart Storage & Workflows

• Cabinet Inserts: Add pull-out bins for pods, a tilt-out tray for brushes, and a shallow spice-style rack for stain sticks and sewing supplies.
• Vertical Hang Space: A ceiling-mounted drying rack or a fold-down wall rack keeps delicates at eye level.
• Lighting: Bright, even light (3000–3500K LEDs) over the counter and machines helps spot stains before they set.
• Noise Control: Rubber anti-vibration pads reduce rattle and keep machines from “walking.”

Materials & Small Upgrades That Matter

• Countertop: Durable laminate or quartz resists moisture and wipes clean fast.
• Cabinet Hardware: Soft-close hinges and full-extension drawers prevent slams and make deep storage usable.
• Flooring: Waterproof vinyl plank handles spills and is softer underfoot than tile.
• Hooks & Rails: Keep lint roller, steamer, and folding board within easy reach.

Quick Win Checklist

• Rehang doors to open away from appliances
• Add a dedicated stain-treating caddy
• Label hampers and cabinet shelves
• Install drip trays and water hammer arrestors
• Mount a peg rail for everyday tools

Thank you for taking the time with me to learn more about what Mr. Done Right, the handyman / contractor does for you.

Sincerely,

Nathaniel Peterson

(AKA) Mr. Done Right

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