Laundry Rooms
Transform this often-overlooked work space into an efficient, welcoming room
WRITTEN BY MATTHEW HOLM; PRODUCED BY STANLEY HURA

 

Photography by Keith Scott Morton  
In many homes, the laundry room is an afterthought, sometimes labeled as a mere "utility room." But shouldn't a room in which you work week after week be just as welcoming and attractive as every other room in your home? Here, some ideas for planning storage and work areas that can help you make the most of your laundry room.

Paint throughout: Ace Royal Touch Paint/Ace Hardware Corp. French door: Jeld-Wen premium wood doors, Morgan Collection. Flooring: Armstrong Residential Flooring. Plank ceiling: Armstrong Residential Ceilings. Countertop, sink: Dupont Corian Solid Surfaces. Sink skirt: Waverly. Towels and bed linens throughout: Martex. Plants throughout: Schubert's Nursery.