

Pros: Near where most other house-keeping chores take place. Where to Put It (Continued) Photo by Joe Schmelzer


Closet installation requires a vented door and additional space around stacked machines to dissipate dryer heat. Can tap into existing plumbing lines if in or near a bathroom.Ĭons: Noise and vibration require extra insulation and a motion-arresting pad. Pros: Proximity to where dirty clothes are shed lessens schlepping distance with hampers. Here's what to factor in before remodeling your laundry room. But many homeowners who can spare the space and expense prefer to have the laundry closer to bedrooms or the kitchen. Where to Put It Photo by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellynįor lots of us, the basement is just fine. For help updating yours, check out our expert advice on everything from energy-wise machines and thrifty flooring options to the best labor-saving layout and how to safeguard the house from a potential flood or fire. The laundry room has finally come into its own as a bright and organized cleanup command center, whether in a tidy corner of the basement or a nook next to the kitchen. Organization Central Photo by Nathan Kirkman
