“From good to better in a space like a laundry room can be huge. I’m a big believer in creating storage so you can stay organized in your home.”
Katalin Farnady
| Originally conceived as both a laundry and mudroom, the space had a side-by-side washer and dryer and no storage at all; it was often cluttered with the family’s outerwear. | Stacking the washer and dryer creates more floor space and installing a wall of cabinetry—painted a jaunty pistachio hue—allows the residents to stash everything from laundry supplies to jackets behind closed doors. |
| With a single freestanding sink and zero countertop space, there was no place to fold clothes or pre-treat stains. | The new cabinetry configuration integrates the sink. Expanded countertops on each side allow for laundry prep and folding. A suspended bar over the sink provides a spot to let delicates air-dry. |
| A classic black-and-white-checkerboard floor conveyed vintage charm but had seen better days. Walls were painted a dark hue that made the space feel dreary. | Farnady hand-selected square, two-by-two-inch marble tiles in an array of colors to create a custom mosaic floor. Feather-patterned wallpaper enlivens the walls, while a speckled print adds interest to the ceiling. |
Renovation Architecture: The Drawing Board, Inc., Washington, DC. Interior Design: Katalin Farnady, Farnady Interiors, Annapolis, Maryland. Contractor: Bayview Builders, Annapolis, Maryland.
