Laundry room trends

A place of routine and rhythm, the laundry room can be a sanctuary of tranquility for some as they fold clothes and unwind their day, or a place of chaos for others who aren't quite as fond of the science behind folding. 

While the laundry room may not garner the attention a kitchen or living room might, it's becoming more and more customized and utilized by home buyers in todays market. In todays blog, we're breaking down the most popular new laundry room and washer / dryer trends we're seeing in new homes and renovation projects! 

LAUNDRY ROOM COLOUR TRENDS

Add colour to your laundry room with the latest appliance colours that will stand out in your space. From a beautiful mint green, one of the newest trending colours to really make a pop in laundry room to glacial blue or bold candy red combos, to the highly popular black stainless steel range of appliances that are becoming more and more common, 

We're seeing natural and earth colours take over in laundry room spaces. The trend is pushing laundry rooms to provide a more tranquil and relaxing space, with the focus of organization and useful space being at the forefront of trends in laundry rooms this year. 

As brighter color pops and warmer comforting hues trend throughout most homes, watch for laundry rooms to match this! We also expect to see more and more laundry rooms feature cabinet and storage that will match modern kitchens, meaning you're likely to see some unique colors including darker/navy blue, sage green, and even black cabinets with contrasted by white walls and bold cabinet hardware. 

GOING GREEN IN YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM

Adding a little greenery to laundry rooms is becoming more and more common. Laundry rooms POP with a touch of green when you add a plant that handles lower light and higher moisture situations, we recommend checking out these plants that do well in lower light situations, the touch of green they'll add will give life to your laundry room space. 

Pothos

English Ivy

Aloe

Lucky Bamboo

The Snake Plant

ZZ Plant

Laundry Room Appliance Trends 

If you haven't bought a washer or dryer in the last few years, THINGS HAVE CHANGED! Much like every other technology, the systems are smarter, more versatile, and far more user friendly Keep reading to learn more!

The white on white laundry room trend may be a classic for some, but it's garnering plenty of competition in todays latest modern day laundry room trends. Manufacturers have rolled out many new color palette options for consumers and many buyers are moving to these new styles. 

What else is important in a washer and dryer? 

While the finish and style of your washer and dryer is important, there are a few more things you should consider when making this purchase. 

Capacity - How big is your family, and what are your future needs? Some washers will come with as little as 2.5 cubic feet of space, while others can be nearly triple that in their respective capacities. Take into consideration your current washer and dryers capacity and decide if that's more or less than you need and purchase accordingly. 

Cycles / Options - Most modern machines in todays market offer a variety of services and selections when it comes to cycles especially your most common and typical cycles (normal, quick/express, etc) but when it comes to newer appliances, you'll also have even more options, including steam, sanitizing, and special oversized item loads. 

Electric or Gas - Know and understand the difference and what your home is setup for. 

When it comes to styles, top load washer and dryers are becoming less and less common, they're more difficult for shorter people to use and have longer drying times. 

Features to look out for in a new washer and dryer

When it comes to modern appliances, there are are a host of new features that you should consider when purchasing a new washer and dryer in todays market, from cycles to self cleaning, smart technology and storage, we break down some of the top features you should look for in your next purchase.  

App and Wifi connectivity 

Does it have an app or wireless capabilities? Washer and dryers with wifi connectivity can communicate to one another and help adjust dryer times based on what cycle was just run! Speaking of which, sensor dry technology appliances are getting more and more accurate with their ability to detect how much longer they should run, this reduces unnecessary run time and can provide notifications directly to your phone. Other settings include lint filter indicators, vent sensors, and other smart home integrations including voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant. 

Steam Function

This feature is becoming more and more common and more and more desired by consumers shopping for new appliances, this nifty feature allows you to run an in between cycle when you don't have time to run a full wash load, giving your clothing a freshen up, removing wrinkles, and is often said it's a great alternative to dry cleaning. 

Reversible Doors

This option allows for easier installation and reconfigurations as needed in your laundry space. 

Built in washer fan

This nifty feature is perfect when you accidentally forget or are unable to move a load over for up to 12 hours after your cycle is finished. Your washer can keep things tumbling and not just sitting and soaking. 

Custom cycle storage

This is a feature seen in many new washers, simply save the settings that you commonly use, think about the special care custom cycles for your delicates like wool, handmade items, or active wear. 

Self Cleaning Features

Newer washing machines may have self cleaning cycles that will help reduce / remove any mildew or bacteria build ups that can happen over time. 

Washer and Dryer FAQ

Whether you're just replacing old hoses that are on their last legs, or bringing in new appliances, we recommend purchasing steel braided hoses (with auto shutoff features) to ensure you're protecting your space from water damage as best as possible. Be aware, that in tighter spaces, these hoses can become kinked or bent and the braided stainless steel hose could damage the rubber hose within, be mindful when installing that your hose isn't being pinched, bent, or kinked in a way that could cause it to fail.

In Conclusion

Setup your laundry room to flow with the rest of your home, don't be afraid to add some plants and greenery, a colorful rug, or some art to liven up your space. Especially as your family grows, you'll find yourself spending more and more time in this part of your home and there's a big push for this space to feel more tranquil and relaxing. Remember, this space is often one of the smallest in most homes, so going the extra mile with paint, decor, and tiling is going to be much cheaper than other areas, but will have significant impacts on the overall look and feel of your laundry room space. 

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