Laundry/Flower Room

76. Generating depth and interest that can’t be equaled by gypsum drywall, wood plank walls and ceilings pump up the charm factor. “We wanted to turn the laundry room into something fun,” says Michael.

77. Adding to the laundry room’s versatility, a deep-basined apron-front sink satisfies ranch style and makes flower-arranging a cinch.

78. To give the eye a place to rest amid a sea of blue, a black soapstone countertop and backsplash anchor the room.

79. A decorative pattern cut into the backsplash mimics the archway to the kitchen.