For years, laundry rooms have been treated as purely functional spaces — tucked behind closed doors and designed with little more than efficiency in mind. But designers are increasingly rethinking these overlooked rooms as opportunities for creativity, personality, and even relaxation. Barrett Cooke, principal of architecture and design studio Arterberry Cooke, transformed one stale, all-white laundry room into a sweet retreat that feels more like a boutique studio than a chore zone.
Inspired by the surrounding landscape and the home’s 1920s history, Cooke leaned into color, style, and thoughtful functionality to completely reimagine the space. The result is a lesson in how good design can elevate even the most boring daily rituals.