Many people don’t like to do laundry. But have you ever stopped to think what a huge difference a lively laundry room would make to this chore?

In Africa there are no laundry rooms, here in “outside countries”  they are built into most homes. Back at home, the “laundry room” could very well be outdoors, made up of a few basins and some detergent under a tree. A tap as well if you’re blessed to have one. I wish I were a landscaper, maybe I would then offer some tips on how to liven up this outdoor laundry area with beautiful flowers and green grass.

But, I’m not, so here are a few things you can do if you have an indoor laundry room and the privilege to change it up at will.

Colourful walls and windows.

Because the laundry room is not as large as the living room, it is easier to create a brighter look with wallpaper or a bright and lively paint colour. It does not have to be all white. If you have a choice, go with a bright-coloured washing machine and dryer instead of white. Beautiful curtains can complete the task.

Watch the lighting.

A dark room with smelly laundry to do can make a day dull and if you’re like me, it can make you postpone your laundry job for as long as you can get away with it. You  need to be able to see the stains on the clothes, anyway – so try to ensure large windows and if you colour the walls, let it be a bright colour. Natural light is best because it gives an air of freshness and cleanliness but artificial lighting will work as well.

Organize.

Clutter has a way of sapping the energy out of people. Keep a stack of drawers or baskets to sort out your laundry before or after it’s done. If you have enough space for a closet, that can be great as well. Neat shelves, colourful baskets labeled “whites,” “darks” and coloureds”, individual hampers, or maybe some hanging space for those things that should be dried on a line can make your job easier and more fun. Hide detergents, softeners, bleach and all your laundry agents in a closet where they will not make the room feel cluttered. A cute wastebasket can be used to dispose all the lint and used detergent containers.

Try it, and let’s see! Maybe laundry will become an enjoyable task.

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