RE-DEFINED BY ALLISON
Tell Me About Spring Without Saying a Word BY ALLISON GAUDETT PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH, VISIONFIRE STUDIOS
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he requested design brief for this laundry room could be summed up in a single word – spring. For the past 35 years, this space has sat draughty and unfinished. The homeowners requested a transformation that would warm their home with a clean and bright vibe in a basement location – to inspire and make their day-to-day living better – all while properly reflecting their energetic, sunny personalities. Challenge accepted. I’ll take you along on the key steps that led to this transformation. newborn: re-evaluate function. When you’ve lived in a home or space for any length of time it can be extremely difficult to see it for anything more than it is. Gain a new perspective
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through an open chat with a trusted friend or hire a professional. This prime real estate in a 1,300-squarefoot home was offering excellent storage for forgotten, unused items while the homeowner did laundry nearby in the mechanical room, and hung any delicates to dry on old fishing rope. We re-evaluated what truly was needed out of this space by developing a floor plan that prioritized those functions: finished laundry room, secondary sink, maximized closed storage
for organization, and a multifunctional surface for folding, gift wrapping, scrapbooking, and crafting. inspiring: dare to be inspired. Equipped with a plan, the gumption to dream of a space that is equivalent in function and beauty can be overlooked especially in a hard-working area like the laundry room. But these spaces are where we spend the bulk of our time and should be as intentionally designed as the main zones.
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