The Laundry Room Addition New York NY

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Planning a new laundry room addition is very exciting. You spend anywhere from 5 to 8 hours a week in this room, so it is very important to pay attention to details as they will make doing laundry more convenient, save time, and best of all increase the value of your house.

Here are some ideas for designing the laundry room of your dreams:

• Get your design approved and acquire the necessary building permits.
• Keep a harmonious flow between the addition and the rest of the house, and follow the existing roofline.
• Install a window for natural light and ample ceiling lights over work areas.
• Design sufficient workspace between appliances and cabinets and worktable.
• Think of convenient features that save you time and energy and that make working in this room easier. Install natural or vinyl tiles for easy cleanup over weight-bearing floorboards.

Design approval

Whether you draw your own design or have a professional contractor help you, it is always a good idea to check with your local planning department for building codes and permits.

Layout

Build the laundry room so that flow and harmony of the existing structure can be maintained. For instance, matching the siding in material and color to the rest of the house, following the roofline, and using roofing material that is identical to the existing roof will help making the addition an integral part that appears natural and in harmony when...

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