DON’T go over the top. While stylish laundry rooms are becoming increasingly popular, spending a lot of money on a designer laundry room will not get you a very good ROI.

DO stick with the basics to get the best ROI. You need a washer, dryer, sink and a bit of storage. Everything else is just a luxury. 

DON’T forget about lighting. General, ambient light is an obvious requirement, but consider task lighting to illuminate certain areas. Having the right amount of light when performing tasks like ironing or sewing is important. 

DO choose a durable type of flooring. Since laundry rooms tend to have a lot of the same issues as bathrooms. 

DON’T choose wallpaper or any other types of wall treatments that do not stand up well to water. Easy-to-wipe semi gloss paint or some type of durable tile is a good way to inject color and pattern while still being practical. 

DO choose a non-porous counter material such as engineered stone or laminate. 

Remember, stylish, designer laundry rooms are great if you have the space and the budget, but when it comes to ROI keep it simple. Over-investing in this room will not do you much good in the long run.