Warm and white

Typically, the laundry is one of those rooms that we avoid spending much time in, especially if it's tucked away in a corner of the basement. But with enough space for storage, and for sorting and folding clothes, a laundry can be a pleasure to work in even more so when the room is light and airy.

This laundry room was designed by Cheryl Moynagh, as part of the renovation of a period bungalow. The home retains its traditional white clapboard facade, while the rear of the home has been extended and reconfigured as a contemporary, open-plan living space.

The laundry is on the ground floor, and accessed from the family bathroom. It follows the same contemporary design and color palette as the rest of the house. Warm gray floor tiles accentuate the crisp white of the cabinetry, walls and appliances.

Functionality was a priority, so the ironing board and drying rail retract to increase the usable work space. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides plenty of storage for linens, while long counters and wicker baskets allow clothes to be sorted easily. The baskets also soften the minimalist lines of the appliances and cabinetry.

Story by: Trendsideas