When a laundry room is located in the basement, Gion often places lower cabinets on top of plastic feet with a detachable kickboard, in case there’s flooding caused by plumbing issues or heavy rain.

A laundry room designed by Ashley Martin has plenty of counter space for folding and a sliding door that stays out of the way. Decorative pendant lamps help make it more than just a utilitarian space.

While this looks like an efficient laundry room, it s not. It s cramped and cumbersome to work in. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Dear Tim: One of my New Year’s resolutions involves my ...