The Ultimate Guide to Laundry Rooms

Daily chores become downright delightful in a space that's as beautiful as it is functional.

- BY ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO

MAXIMIZE MATERIALITY

Now is not the time to skimp on your wish list. Incorporate high-end materials and sumptuous finishes that only get better with daily use, like the fluted marble, stone flooring, and brass fixtures seen here in this 19th-century Boston townhouse by Jaimie Baird.

Rinse & Repeat

Three designers share a laundry list of ways to make the hardest-working room in your home a little prettier.

Play with Your Palette

Snug spaces offer permission to push boundaries, whether that's with a bright hue or a bold print. "Bring in joy through pattern and color to design a functional and aesthetic space," says Julia Miller of Yond Interiors.

Pack in Personalization

It's important that your laundry caters to how you tackle chores, whether that means neat hampers for separating colors or a tidy rack for hang-drying delicates. "Think about what kind of laundry doer you are and design accordingly," says Heather Peterson.

Add Creature Comforts