Leah Garcia

The laundry room likely isn't your favorite room in the house — and we understand why. Not much more than scrubbing, washing, and drying occurs here, meaning that it's probably not a serene space or household retreat. Because the words "laundry room" can conjure up mental images of the drudgery of neverending chores, most homeowners neglect to spend their design dollars here.

Laundry rooms aren't spaces to relax and unwind; they're spaces for messy chores, washing, scrubbing, and storing cleaning products. While doing laundry probably doesn't make the top of your favorite chores list, a cramped laundry room makes the tedious task even worse. Working in small spaces with overflowing piles of clothes is hard enough, but throw in two large appliances, not enough counter space, and tight corners, and it's really a recipe for frustration.