“We selected marble subway tiles for the walls, as marble is in the bathrooms. Peel-and-stick wallpaper tiles are another DIY-friendly option, perhaps in faux stone, decorative patterns or nature prints.įor one recent project, Capiro tied in materials from other rooms. In a laundry room, I’ll use a vinyl wallpaper it’s easy to clean, durable and flame-retardant.” “It’s cost-effective and creates visual impact. “Wallpaper is my go-to,” says designer Maritza Capiro in Coral Gables, Florida. Would you prefer a pristine oasis, with calming hues and accents, or an upbeat space with bright colors and lots of pattern? If your laundry room is in a separate spot that guests rarely see, there’s an opportunity to really personalize it.
A textured tile or an intricate design with a splash of color can work wonders here.” Hillary Stamm of HMS Interior Design in El Segundo, California, agrees: “This is a space you aren’t in for hours (let’s hope!) so have some fun. “They’re another area to design and decorate, where people feel comfortable taking a risk with a bright, fun wallpaper,” says Abby Gruman of Abby Leigh Designs in New York City. Laundry rooms no longer need to be hidden. Other features might include ventless drying, offered by many brands. In a closet or bath, stacked machines conserve space,” says Pasadena, California, designer Jeanne Chung. “In a kitchen, side-by-side (laundry) appliances can be hidden underneath countertops to make use of every inch. Some major manufacturers now offer a washer/dryer combo unit that does everything in one machine, good news for apartment dwellers and others with limited space.įor separate machines, stackables tend to be more compact. The spin on what’s new in home laundry areas: Energy-saving features on the machinery are standard, and homeowners are asking for simple sinks for hand-washing garments, as well as racks and retractable clotheslines to air dry, designers say. Sustainability concerns are also changing laundry spaces. Houzz’s 2022 Houzz & Home survey said spending on laundry renovations was up by about a third in 2021 over previous years. Pinterest recently reported “luxe laundry” as one of its most searched terms. And now, with quiet, more compact and stylish machinery, laundries are in rooms throughout the home. Larger homes and quieter appliances brought the laundry upstairs again for convenience. Soon, the basement became the laundry zone in many homes the machines were noisy, so better to have them some distance from living spaces. Most people plopped these appliances in rooms that already had plumbing –- usually the kitchen. Indoor plumbing and power made electric washers and tumble dryers possible, and by 1937 they appeared on the market. But even in larger homes, we haven’t had the convenience all that long. Those who have an in-home clothes washer and dryer often take it for granted.
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