It's hard, after all, to get worked up over a bottomless laundry basket. But maybe the washday blues wouldn't be so bad if they didn't require that we schlep down to a dank basement or a woeful-looking mudroom. Maybe doing the laundry would be more bearable if we had a decent place in which to do it. It's ironic that we'll dump tons of money into a living room or dining room in which we rarely set foot, and yet almost totally neglect the laundry room, in which we may labor several nights a week. It doesn't take much to improve domestic working conditions.
Awareness is the first step toward becoming mindful about something and giving it meaning and value.
Making a laundry room look good isn't just about improving the view. It's also about boosting your mood. After all, washing clothes is another way we take care of ourselves, spouses, and children. It may be a thankless task, but it is also a respectable one. Our clothes, from the power tie to the pre-faded jeans, are our costumes for the life dramas in which we participate.