Pretty paint and playful touches banish chore-day blahs in a laundry room designed for a magazine’s Idea House

The Hardworking Home: Ocean views, vaulted ceilings and extensive counter and storage space make this hub a joy to work in

This multipurpose space enables a busy mother to spend time with her kids while fluffing and folding

After demolishing their old laundry room, this couple felt stuck. A design pro helped them get on track — and even find room to store wine

For a fresh, crisp look from the living room to the laundry room, take a cue from nature

Make fluffing and folding more enjoyable by borrowing these ideas from beautifully designed laundry rooms

Got a drying rack, a folding table or clever storage in your laundry room? We want to see it!

No drudgery here when it comes to laundry. High style and multifunctionality have made these rooms new favorites this year.

The Hardworking Home: A look at the most popular laundry photos in 2014 hints that dog beds, drying racks and stackable units will be key

Of all the laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz so far in 2016, these are the most popular. See why