This Old House

Here’s to a better bath

THEY MAY BE AMONG our smallest indoor spaces, but washing-up rooms are central to our sense of peace and wellbeing. That helps explain why the various elements that go into a well-designed bath or laundry room come in such a wide range of styles, functions, and prices. We studied the latest trends and combed through countless options to find new solutions for these hardworking spaces. Here, TOH separates the best from the rest.

1. SMART ALL-IN-ONE WASHER & DRYER

Whirlpool

No space? No problem. Slip this ventless, duct-free washer/dryer combo into the nearest plumbed and wired

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