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... more »

Whether your goal is to cut down on energy bills or keep toxins out of your home, small changes in your laundering routine can add up to big savings — both for the environment and your budget. Of course, you could buy a new energy-efficient washer (see... more »

I always feel the tiniest bit wistful when I look at photos of gorgeous laundry rooms on Houzz. Like many homes of its era, my late-'60s split level has no dedicated laundry area — our washer and... more »

Doing the laundry isn't always the most exciting chore. But since we all need to spend time doing it, it's worth it to make your laundry area a pretty place to be in. English cottage–style laundry rooms are full of the vintage touches, casual organizational... more »

The last thing you probably want to do in the midst of summer is spend a lot of time cleaning. But with all of those beach days, pool parties and picnics, the house can quickly be overrun with sand and damp towels. Find out how to set up... more »

After purchasing our home from an elderly couple who had moved the laundry area from the basement into the kitchen, I was unsure how I would feel about washing my unmentionables and sautéing veggies in the same space. But after 14 months in our home... more »

Whether you are washing, drying, sorting or folding, your laundry room is bound to get a lot of use. But is yours being used to its full potential? Since most laundry rooms are on the small side, the key is to maximize space and function. Whether you're... more »

I like to tinker with my laundry room by adding little decorative or organizational additions here and there. Sometimes even the smallest changes can make a big difference. I hope the following ideas will be the inspiration needed to pretty-up your own... more »

With the recent downsizing trend, homeowners are looking for fresh ways to make the most of their home's square footage. As a result, the laundry room (which was once considered an absolute necessity) is changing. Instead of a designated room for laundry,... more »

Many of you chimed in on the questions board when a Houzz user asked what kinds of convenient features and cool new things she should consider while planning her new home. Today we're continuing the compilation... more »

Many would agree that the task of laundry could be a hair more pleasant should the spaces be beautiful to work in. Add a few time savers, handy storage and colorful details, and you may never have your wash loads stack up again. Browse... more »

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... more »

We all have our laundry pet peeves. I don't mind doing laundry, but I'm famous for procrastinating the folding and putting-away part of the process. And we all share a desire to keep our clothes looking good and lasting longer than one season. Here are... more »

An ironing board is a household essential that's often forgotten about when designing a home. "Ironing boards are one of those necessary evils, like vacuums, toilet brushes and buckets," says designer Jamie Herzlinger. "They're just constantly overlooked."... more »