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1. Roll-out shelf. In this compact laundry room, a stackable washer and dryer left plenty of room for storage next to it. The extendable shelf can be pulled out as an ironing board base when needed. Designer Amy Storm says she designed the shelf so that her client could stash a small portable ironing board there and use the shelf as a base for the board. For quick touchups, she could also throw a towel on the shelf and iron an item on it.MoreKey Measurements for a Dream Laundry RoomGet More From a Multipurpose Laundry Room
After. The custom graphic tile backsplash now serves as the room’s highlight and style anchor and sets the palette for the room. The colorful tiles and white cabinetry create a pleasant contrast that the family finds easier on the eyes. Stove: 36-inch dual-fuel range VDR736, Viking; backsplash tile: Dwell Patterns, Heath Ceramics; browse ceramic tile
Kitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A family of fourWhere: Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los AngelesDesigner: Sandra Fox InteriorsThe backstory: The owners of this 1937 Los Angeles home, who use it as a part-time residence, were planning to spend more time here, and they wanted to enjoy time in the kitchen together as a family. To make the room more welcoming, they dumped the former dark finishes and replaced them with lighter colors for a bright, open-feeling space.
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