The Wash and Play

What was the challenge?

To make the Laundry Room a more multi-functional space and improve the guest experience from pool entry of the home, consider adding a cozy seating area where guests can comfortably relax and change. Additionally, incorporating storage solutions for pool accessories and towels can help keep the area organized and welcoming.

What was delivered?

This newly transformed, multi-purpose laundry room is a seamless blend of functionality and style, accessed conveniently from the backyard deck and pool area where the homeowner frequently hosts gatherings. Renowned as the go-to venue for family and friends, this home now boasts a space that serves as an open-concept bar and a cozy nook for doing crafts with grandchildren. The strategic design allows a direct line-of-sight from the kitchen, visually connecting the laundry room to the rest of the main floor through consistent materials and finishes. Salvaged cedar boards, repurposed from a deck resurfacing project, add a modern cottage feel, serving as a rustic entry wall with mounted hooks for towels and gear.

This transformation not only complements the backyard oasis but also enhances the home’s entertaining capacity, unifying it with the kitchen and family room through bold charcoal, beachy-taupe, and soft white accents, beautifully tied together by the Cambria Everleigh countertops. The space is designed for efficiency, suited for the homeowner’s disciplined upkeep. Addressing spatial challenges, the removal of the hall closet and dividing wall optimized the area by stacking appliances and elevating counter materials to create an attractive wet bar. The expanded footprint now includes a small island for folding laundry, serving drinks, and storing crafting supplies. Additionally, relocating the powder room door enhances accessibility from the backyard, with a pocket door kit eliminating unnecessary door swing in the compact area.