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Houzz user afholla converted closet space in a townhouse with a couple of side-by-side units, shown here, and made a countertop out of plywood wrapped with interchangeable fabric that attaches with Velcro. “We added a shelf to store odds and ends and hung a small ironing board on a convenient space on the side wall. We also added a miniature clothes rack for hanging things to dry,” afholla says
A smart laundry space. If someone had told the younger you that a room dedicated to laundry could evoke such joy, what would have been your reaction? Well, it may be a tiny bit tragic, but in the grown-up world, order and organization equal an easy life, and a smart space like this would banish washday blues for good. This compact, glorified cupboard is the ideal solution: Stacked machines and a retractable ironing board save space, while bifold doors hide everything so visitors are saved from the sight of your drying underwear.
Over-the-door Ironing Board - $39.99 » This over-the-door ironing board with a built-in iron holder is functional and saves space — bonus! It's even affordable. This is a must.
Triple Laundry Sorter - $34.99 » This has a cool salvaged look. The wheels make it super handy to load and unload.
Gabrielle Laundry System - $24.00 » I love this wall system! The peg rack serves as a multifunctional unit for a utilitarian space, and the narrow design of the rack and shelving units is a big space saver in smaller spaces. Charming and functional!
Preventing pet messes. Do you have pet food bowls out in your kitchen? Do you wish you had a nickel for every time you accidentally kicked one, sending kibbles or water all over your floor? Part of designing a kitchen that's easier to clean is designing one that doesn't get as dirty in the first place. This built-in spot for pet food bowls keeps them securely out of the way.
Whatever can’t be dried in the dryer goes into the drying cabinet where a gentle heat speeds the drying process? Never again will you have clothes drying on doorknobs, shower rods, counter tops or even on the floor. An ASKO drying cabinet has the rack capacity of the equivalent of 52 feet of clothes line and offers greater flexibility than a conventional dryer, able to d
Who wouldn't want a laundry room like this? Organized, clean, storage, storage and more storage! There is even a place for sewing and crafts. Since there is no natural light in this room, can lighting, under cabinet lighting coupled with light colored cabinets, provide a cheerful and bright environment for all sorts of projects, including laundry.
We've talked a lot about water, but remember there's fire in the room too. The most important safety concern in your laundry room is the dryer duct. A smooth-walled rigid duct, properly installed with the minimum run and fewest number of turns is critical. Make sure the dryer isn't pushed against the wall, crimping the exhaust. Clean your lint filter and check the ductwork and exterior outlet at least once a year for lint buildup. You've made your laundry space beautiful and functional — don't let a flood or fire ruin it
Sater Design Collection, Inc. Save Email Forget a drying rack. How about a drying closet? Though discontinued in the U.S. by Whirlpool, this one is still available on the European market
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