Laundry
Ironing board cabinet. The pull-down ironing board in this laundry room stands directly across from the washer and dryer. You can’t see the machines here because they are hidden behind the closed doors on the right side of the photo. The layout allows the homeowners to pull an item of clothing directly from the dryer, turn around and place it on the ironing board. Not having to constantly open a freestanding ironing board is a nice luxury, if you have the space, while the ability to hide it behind a specialized cabinet keeps the space neat. Another luxurious touch is that window seat. It makes a cozy place for company to sit and gab while you fold — or a place to rest and read a book
Overhead clothesline. This laundry room in Stockholm, Sweden, contains a feature that is very practical for winter weather: clotheslines placed overhead to enable several rows of clothing to air-dry. This overhead line setup is common in Sweden and Switzerland. Clotheslines typically hang down from the ceiling low enough so you can reach the line and attach clothespins to secure laundry. Alternatively, you can place items on the lines using hangers, as this image shows. The radiator on the left, under the window, can blast some heat to help clothes dry faster. Some homes even have fans mounted to help the air circulate.
Add a dash of style. There’s no reason the laundry room has to be as drab as your dingy, once-white socks. Wallpaper, paint and floor tiles can add bright bits of happiness to your space. A lively rug can warm up the area and keep your toes cozy as you man the machines. If you don’t have a window to dress up, perhaps you can add drapery to open shelving. Or, bring in pieces you might use in your living room to give this room more importance and spirit.
Custom cabinet with six pullout racks to lay clothes flat to air-dry.
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