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The word Laundryroom—to a housewife—conjures up a dark image of a hard day’s work ahead in the castle’s deepest dungeon.
Many laundry equipment manufacturers have taken that image and discarded it. Now, they say, put the laundry anywhere you want and in any color complementing your decor.
“No longer is it necessary for the housewife to trudge to the farthest comer of the cellar,” according to Janet Felmeth, director, Westinghouse Home Economics Institue.
Amont the suggestions offered by Ms. Felmeth are: Although the basement may be the favorite location, it is not the most convenient area. The bulk of the family wash collects in the bedroom-bathroom area and is the most logical spot for laundry equipment.
It is not necessary to have a large area to provide a good laundry center. Sixteen square feet can be adequate. If the bathroom is small, there are stackable washer and dryer units. When the dryer isn’t in use, it can be utilized as a hamper for dirty clothes. If, for example the bathroom is large, a new area can be created along an unused wall. Laundry equipment can be conveniently put side-by-side and concealed by sliding doors when not in use. Storage space and countertops
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