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Readers' Choice: The Top 20 Laundry Rooms of 2011
Make doing the wash easier (and even fun) with ideas from the year's most popular laundry room designs
There's nothing more depressing than having to do your laundry in a dismal and dreary room. Houzz users seemed to understand thats, since all of the most popular photos from 2011 are light, bright, and well-organized spaces. Houzzers wanted to see spaces that they'd want to do their laundry in — rooms with beautiful cabinetry, unique storage solutions, beautiful wall colors, and easy-to-implement design ideas.
Take a look at the most popular laundry room photos uploaded in 2011, and tell us which one you like the most!
More Readers' Choice winners of 2011:
Kitchens | Bedrooms | Baths | Offices | Living Rooms | Bedrooms | Patios | Kids' Rooms
Take a look at the most popular laundry room photos uploaded in 2011, and tell us which one you like the most!
More Readers' Choice winners of 2011:
Kitchens | Bedrooms | Baths | Offices | Living Rooms | Bedrooms | Patios | Kids' Rooms
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| 1. While this laundry room isn't particularly big, the long countertop offers a ton of valuable workspace for folding and sorting. Users loved the light and peaceful colors in this room, and the well-placed window above the washer and dryer |
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| 2. Houzzers bookmarked this photo for practical construction tips on how to make a laundry room work efficiently. Users loved the two different counter heights, the sink in this room, and the hanging bar above the sink — which is perfect for those delicates that need to air dry. |
| 3. All-white cabinetry and bold black appliances make this laundry room look almost glamorous. Users loved the glossy black washer and dryer set, and how the space was divided into a joint mudroom and laundry for convenience. |
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| 4. The silvery-gray cabinet color was the main draw in this contemporary laundry room. A Caesarstone countertop was chosen for its durability (and it's easy to clean). The white material choice keeps the room feeling fresh and clean. |
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| 5. Figuring out where to put the ironing board is one of those eternal home design dilemmas. Houzzers loved the drop-down ironing board in this room, and the window right over the countertop. |
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6. Slate tile gives this laundry room a bold look, and serves as a durable floor surface for the doorway to the outdoors. The glass tile backsplash was another point of interest for users, who loved the subtle flair it added to this long and narrow space.
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7. Although it's a small laundry room, there's a lot to love in this tiny space. Stainless steel shelving and lighting work with the simple sink to make the room look almost industrial. Users also loved the glass containers full of wooden brushes, and the clothes baskets hanging on the wall for storage.
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| 8. There are almost too many creative design ideas in this laundry room to list! Houzzers bookmarked this photo for the unique gray cabinetry and orange fixtures, but they also loved the smart storage ideas, the quirky wallpaper, and the open shelving above the countertop. |
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9. Stacked washers and dryers are a smart way to save space in a tiny laundry room — especially if your laundry room has to share space with another room in the house. Houzzers wanted to know all about the materials in this room, and the warm burnt sienna wall color.
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| 10. This turquoise laundry room was one of the few colorful laundry spaces to make it to the most popular photo list this year. Houzzers loved how light and bright this laundry room looks. Installing the chandelier was an adorable touch that adds a little bit of sparkle to the room. |
11. The gray wall color in this room is a bit darker than what most people would consider for a laundry room, but the bright white cabinetry and washer-dryer set contrasts beautifully with the dark color. Users bookmarked this photo because of the space-saving stacked washer and dryer, and the unique floor material.
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| 12. Smartly organizing a single wall space left plenty of room for foot traffic in this joint laundry room and mudroom. Using built-ins to create a sturdy space can give you the option of customizing a smaller room to fit your needs. |
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13. Hiding the ironing board in a compact storage space like this gives you more freedom with the rest of your laundry room. This is especially important in a smaller space, or one that's off of a main living area. Solutions like this will make sure your laundry room stays neat and clean.
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| 14. This ironing board solution is a little more complex, but just as efficient. Houzzers loved how the designer customized the ironing board to fold into a cabinet drawer. The beautiful cabinetry and rustic backplash were other points of interest for Houzzers too. |
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by Jerry Bussanmas
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| 15. While it's relatively straightforward in design, there are some simple and easy to implement storage tips in this laundry room that Houzzers were excited about. The built-in drying rack is a great touch (as sometimes a single bar just isn't enough), as was the wall cabinetry, which can hold all sorts of odds and ends. |
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| 16. Natural light can make a huge difference in a laundry room — especially when you're in the middle of a massive load of laundry. Houzz users bookmarked this photo for the open and airy feel, and the metallic blue hue of the washer and dryer. |
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17. Wallpaper in a laundry room isn't something you usually see on Houzz, but users loved the look of this contemporary space. This photo was also bookmarked for the tall built-in cabinet next to the washer and dyer, and the beautiful countertop.
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18. If you're trying to join a mud room with a laundry room, it's always a good idea to invest in a sturdy floor material, like the slate tiles in this photo. Stone is hard wearing and durable, which is great for all of the dirty feet that will be crossing through this area.
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19. Painting colorful stripes in your laundry room is a quick and inexpensive way to make a dreary space feel a lot less drab. Houzzers also liked how the storage bins match the ironing board, and how the designer installed a hanging bar underneath the wall shelving.
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20. This laundry had a smart add-on that Houzz users couldn't get enough of. The small tub next to the washer and dryer is a great dog wash, and a drying rack was put above it so that dripping water could drain.
Which of these rooms would you want to do your laundry in? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Check out photos of the all-time most popular laundry rooms here
Which of these rooms would you want to do your laundry in? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Check out photos of the all-time most popular laundry rooms here
Ideabook updated on March 18, 2012.
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I wish I had the space to have a real laundry room, though. But then, there are more important things in life than that.