Readers' Choice: The 10 Most Popular Laundry Room Photos of 2012
These washing areas made a clean break with overcrowding and inefficiency, and a tidy number of Houzzers noticed
It's almost impossible to make washing clothes fun, but having a well-organized and beautifully designed laundry room can certainly help. This year Houzz readers saved photos of laundry rooms that used less space without diluting style. Smart layouts and great storage ideas helped to make the most out of these fluff-and-fold areas.
Check out the most popular laundry room photos of 2012, as determined by the number of Houzz ideabooks they were added to.
Check out the most popular laundry room photos of 2012, as determined by the number of Houzz ideabooks they were added to.
1. Single-wall savvy in New York. A stacked washer and dryer can save space, as seen in this simple laundry room. Houzzers liked how the laundry area took up only one tiny wall — an idea that can easily work in smaller homes.
2. Purple cabinetry in Minnesota. Purple cabinetry is a bold choice, but this laundry room tones it down with gray undertones.The etched detail on the sink, traditional hardware and warm wall color help tie the rest of this quaint room together.
3. Colorful Minneapolis laundry area. Small spaces like laundry rooms can be great places for bold color. Houzzers took a cue from this one, saving this photo for its brightly painted shelves and handy hang-dry space.
5. Smart storage in Brooklyn. Different cabinetry types in this New York laundry room inspired Houzz readers to mix up storage ideas in their own homes. Wire drawers, deep cabinetry and shelving above the washer help keep everything neat.
7. Small space with stained glass. A stacked washer and dryer, a small sink and a spot for hanging clothes make the most out of limited square footage. Houzz readers also loved the beautiful stained glass window.
8. Patterned walls and floors in Southern California. A narrow setup gets a bold treatment with patterned wallpaper and checkered marble floors. Houzz readers saved this photo for its fun pattern play but also noted the smart layout.
9. Warm brick floors in Kentucky. The herringbone brick floor adds an unexpected element to this cozy laundry room. Houzzers loved the burst of color from the glossy turquoise ceiling too — and, of course, a few mentioned the sweet cat.
10. Custom drying drawers in Washington. This creative idea eliminates the need for bulky drying racks in a laundry room with limited space. Custom drying drawers like these can hold delicates and other small items that need to air dry.
More: Find more laundry rooms of every size, color and style
More: Find more laundry rooms of every size, color and style