Moving the washer/dryer out of the kitchen into their own space was not a difficult decision. Meeting all of the programmatic requirements of this new room was a little trickier. Designing enough room to be able to wash the dogs and water houseplants, as well as folding laundry in a small space was solved by providing a removable countertop. When the counter is needed, the two pieces easily slide in place and they are pulled out of the way when the water is needed. When the dogs get a shower, the handspray works best, but for the plants the swing-arm potfiller serves optimally. The client had been saving these 19th century English transferware tiles for just such a project. The mahogany countertop, antique drying rack, windows and built-ins, and exquisite tile work make this a stunning room to do your laundry. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
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Heidi Adams wrote:
Faucet - Could you tell me where I can find this swivel faucet design? »
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
Sorry, this clothes hanger is an antique salvaged by the homeowner over many years of collecting.
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Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
This dog shower is 25 inches deep, 32 inches wide with the front shelf at 20 inches high. The back wall is 36 inches high.
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The mudroom is a great example of how hardworking the spaces in this house are, as it multitasks in so many ways. Because the client is also an avid gardener, there is a pot filler for watering cans in the dog shower. Overhead, the mahogany countertop can be extended over the dog shower, extending a surface for folding and sorting laundry. A cabinet over the machines offers more storage. Not pictured are a tiny office at the other end of this space and the pantry. There is also a powder room in this small area.
mahogany countertop can be extended over the dog shower to provide space for folding laundry. Dog shower can also be used for filling garden watering cans
I love the dog shower tucked in the corner with a space to hang clothes that can't be put in the dryer above it, as well as the counter and cabinets over the front loading washer/dryer
Having the utility tub big enough and with the movable faucet arm to accommodate washing a small dog is nice. Also, the drying rack over the tub is a great idea!