LAUNDRY

2. Hardworking WallDesigners: Tom Wilcox of Wilcox Architecture and Ann Linck of Linck InteriorsLocation: Cincinnati, OhioSize: 50 square feet (4.6 square meters)Homeowners’ request: Relocate the laundry room from the basement to an unused space in the footprint of the large master bedroom and create adequate storage and drying areas.Special features: Stacked washer and dryer. Folding station. Hanging rod. Storage cabinets. Roll-out drying racks. Laundry basket storage below countertop. Graphic backsplash tile. Transom window for more daylight. Designer secret: “With all the natural light in the space, a dark wall color was used to provide contrast and complement the colors in the backsplash tile,” says designer Ann Linck. “Uh-oh” moment: “The room was originally designed with a side-by-side washer and dryer,” Linck says. “When it came time to lay out the cabinetry we realized that this did not allow enough usable storage for the homeowner. The switch to a stacked washer and dryer opened up the space, allowing for a better utilization of the square footage as well as more organization features that were important to the homeowner.”Avallon Navy tile: Cement Tile Shop; black soapston...

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