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With a wall-mounted system, like the one shown here, you can install it to your desired height, and there are also swiveling models for tight spaces that turn the board right or left by 90 degrees. There are also great sit-down options. Wall-mounted units can hold only a hinged ironing board, so you still have to store your iron elsewhere. And they don’t come with electrical capabilities, so you’ll need to install the system near an outlet. Plus, they must be attached externally to wall studs for support, and they protrude from walls quite a bit, so consider how that will affect your overall space. If you have the luxury of planning ahead, you can easily incorporate a recessed system that fits in the space right between your wall studs. These allow more space so you can store your iron or even include a garment hanger. Plus, an electrician can run electricity right into the unit for an iron and/or a work light. Contemporary Laundry Room Contemporary Laundry Room SaveEmail If you don’t have the wall space available for a wall-mounted or recessed ironing center, consider one that’s drawer-recessed. The Ironfix by Hafele, shown here, fits into a 24-inch-wide, 14-inch-deep space a...
Tap into a prerinse faucet. Surely at one point you’ve bordered on doing acrobatics just to wash and rinse something under a meager-size faucet. Generously sized with a high-arc, high-pressure nozzle, prerinse faucets are typically used in commercial kitchens to force food off plates before they’re washed. However, in the laundry room, the easy pull-down nozzle makes fighting muddy boots and food stains easier. The large size can interfere with cabinets or shelving above your sink, so be sure you have enough clearance. ALSO MULTIPLE MACHINES...ALL FRONT LOADERS
Install a deep, elevated sink. A deep sink comes in handy in the laundry room. Most standard sinks range between 8 and 10 inches in depth. The 12¾-inch bowl depth in this laundry room allows for scrubbing and spraying to minimize splashing water outside of it. (These sinks can also do double duty as pet bathing stations.) The problem with a deep sink installed in a standard 36-inch countertop relates to ergonomics. It causes you to stoop over to reach the sink bottom. For example, if you take the 12¾-inch depth of this sink and subtract it from the average 36-inch countertop height, that’s only 23¼ inches high. Measure up from the floor and see where that dimension hits your body — probably somewhere on your thigh! If you’re going to install a deep sink, make sure it’s elevated. The one shown here was designed with a height of 42 inches, making its interior bottom surface 29¼ inches, about the comfortable height of a dining table.
achieved aesthetic balance in the pantry by pairing granite-topped gray cabinetry with white window trim, black walnut flooring and yellow wallpaper. “This way, as with the other rooms in the home, the decor doesn’t scream an era or a decade,” she says. “It’s fresh and timeless, as it blends warm and cool.”
Free-standing tub: Installing a professional-style dog wash can be a lower-cost alternative to a built-in station. A plumber is still required to hook it up, but it won’t involve the tile work and framing needed for a built-in style. The model from ProGroom in this Louisville, Kentucky, laundry room includes space beneath the tub for dog bowls and a ramp that rolls out for entering and exiting the tub. The back of the tub includes a clip for tethering the bathing victim and a shelf and bracket for supplies. The most popular tubs for homeowners are those with ramps and those measuring 48 inches to 60 inches wide
COURSING PATTERN It’s important to understand how any pattern will look in your space, says Kali Robledo, social media manager for Fireclay Tile. She suggests getting samples from your tile supplier and putting them in the space. Homeowners should also do a mock-up on a large sheet of paper, sketching out a scaled version of the pattern, or use a designer who can provide a digital rendering.
etA ARCHITECTURE SaveEmail Coursing. Color and an alternative layout blend to create a subtle textile-like design called coursing, says Daniel Ewald of etA Architecture. Subway tiles are offset and alternate in color to look like a basket or textile weave. This is a moderately more complicated pattern, with three colors of 2-by-8-inch tiles. The design does require careful alignment and installation, Ewald says. Homeowners should make sure the installers are comfortable with it, and they should expect to pay more for the work. Tiles: Heath Ceramics
Howells Architecture + Design, LLC Pattern with color. Architect Michael Howells used two color groups of handmade 3-by-6-inch subways to create a straight herringbone pattern on this bathroom floor. No two tiles are alike, which leads to the illusion that more than one hue is in play. He wanted a Western vibe and liked that this was a nice break from the regular subway layout. Tiles: Heath Ceramics
The new laundry room was one of the trickiest projects the couple took on, and it was a real collaboration. While it has a casual look, it was planned out elaborately and installed meticulously. McLeod figured out the exact color pattern for the boards, drew it out and then painted them to look salvaged. “I used all the dregs — the leftover paints and stains from all the other projects we’d done,” he says. Johnson installed them very carefully, following the pattern. Note the way the colors continue around the corners of the room.
a spacious, light-filled utility room. Give this hard-working space a harmonious look by bathing the walls and cabinets in a soft white, and choose appliances that have the same white tones. If your utility room is a high-traffic area, go for a dark flooring. It will camouflage dirt and add depth to the room.
With such a light and bright laundry room, who wouldn’t want to work here? Tile floors, raised-panel cabinets, marble counters and a beautiful window make this U-shaped laundry space as functional as it is beautiful. Ample cabinetry provides storage for linens and laundry essentials, while desk drawers make a convenient place to stash frequently used papers and office supplies.
Counter topper. Topping a side-by-side washer and dryer with a counter is a useful feature that puts what otherwise would be wasted space to work. Use the counter to sort and fold laundry, and to keep necessities like detergent and stain remover within easy reach. A shiny tile backsplash, mint green accent wall and framed black-and-white photography work together to create a laundry area that would be a pleasure to spend time in.
. Glamorous details. Custom built-in cabinets, a shiny tile backsplash, an undermount sink, chic laundry baskets and even a crystal light fixture find a home in this luxe laundry space, elevating everyday chores. Smart extras include a smooth surface for folding clothes, small upper cabinets for storing supplies, and sleek containers for emptying pocket contents and stashing clothespins.
Fun extras to add. If you’ve got the space, adding a refrigerator or dog washing tub can be a great way to use a laundry space. If you like to sew, consider adding a dedicated sewing station (the ironing board will be so close!). A raised washer and dryer can ease an aching back with less bending, and a floor drain can make everyday cleaning a cinch — and act as a valuable backstop should your machines overflow.
Generally, a comfortable height is 30 to 36 inches for women and 33 to 39 inches for men. Plus, you can fit a sizable laundry basket below the drum to catch wet laundry instead of holding it sideways and upward. Raised drum designs can help save your back. like those pull out hand dry trays, too (they need drip tray beneath each, though
Two windows with ocean views are bound to make laundry day more bearable, and a sea-green tile backsplash and plenty of storage are equally enticing. Cool feature: Room for a craft center for a mom and her two kids, an alternative office and even a linen closet and a broom closet.
Tucking the washing machine and dryer under the stairs is a genius idea that frees up space elsewhere — in the kitchen, say, for more cabinets or a breakfast bar. Condenser dryers are a good choice for this arrangement, as they don’t need a vent — they collect moisture in a removable container. Line up the appliances side by side and hide them behind doors, or copy this neat solution, which includes a cubbyhole that was no doubt originally intended for a laundry basket.
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dark grout — navy...makes the floor pop!
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pullout cutting board and threw in this pullout work surface. It provides a nice surface for folding laundry but also for setting down pantry items as they are pulled from the cabinets.” and DEEP SINK
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With a wall-mounted system, like the one shown here, you can install it to your desired height, and there are also swiveling models for tight spaces that turn the board right or left by 90 degrees. There are also great sit-down options. Wall-mounted units can hold only a hinged ironing board, so you still have to store your iron elsewhere. And they don’t come with electrical capabilities, so you’ll need to install the system near an outlet. Plus, they must be attached externally to wall studs for support, and they protrude from walls quite a bit, so consider how that will affect your overall space. If you have the luxury of planning ahead, you can easily incorporate a recessed system that fits in the space right between your wall studs. These allow more space so you can store your iron or even include a garment hanger. Plus, an electrician can run electricity right into the unit for an iron and/or a work light. Contemporary Laundry Room Contemporary Laundry Room SaveEmail If you don’t have the wall space available for a wall-mounted or recessed ironing center, consider one that’s drawer-recessed. The Ironfix by Hafele, shown here, fits into a 24-inch-wide, 14-inch-deep space a...
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