Armstrong worked with contractor Denny + Gardner to create a chic Oakton laundry room. A penny round-tile backsplash, patterned porcelain-tile flooring and a Blanco apron-front sink add pizzazz. Photo: Christy Kosnic
Think about how you want to use the space. Consider the basic flow of activity—from storing and washing dirty laundry to drying, folding and hanging.
Stick with durable, easy-to-clean finishes and install good lighting.
Be sure to consider the room’s size and your own height when choosing your washer and dryer; a petite person may find a top-loader difficult to reach inside.
Where possible, include extras such as a sink with a drying rod over it; pull-down racks or drying cabinets; surfaces for folding; storage; and an ironing board.
Add a bit of fun. Even a laundry room should have personality!
A design team melds modern and traditional styles in a home by the Severn River
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