KitchenAid The Luxe Laundry room concept bundles together several appliances to transform the laundry room into a multifunctional getaway. The Luxe Laundry room is outfitted with the KitchenAid Pro Line washer and dryer, undercounter refrigerator, the 12-cup Pro Line countertop coffee maker, and Pro Line burr coffee mill with 15 grind levels. The all-stainless steel Pro Line washer offers 11 load cycles, five temperature settings, and six wash/spin speeds. 800.422.1230. www.insideadvantage.com.
KraftMaid Cabinetry Part of the Harmony system of cabinetry storage solutions, the Fabric Care Ensemble cabinet is designed to fit over today’s front-loading washer and dryer sets, even when mounted on drawer pedestals. The tall cabinet offers maximum capacity for hiding away laundry products behind two doors, and it can be doubled up to fit around a side-by-side washer and dryer installation. It is available in most door styles and finish options. 888.562.7744. www.kraftmaid.com.
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For small enclosed spaces restricted from most natural lighting, the manufacturer offers Sun Tunnel skylights, which bring small, circular bursts of natural light to hard-to-reach places. The skylights attach to the roof and use a tube with 95 percent reflectivity to tunnel the light into the laundry room or closet area. The tunnel spans a 48-inch straight run and has a 10-year warranty. 800.888.3589. www.veluxusa.com.
Fantech When a short dryer duct length is not possible, the Advanced Dryer Booster Fan can ensure that moist air exhausts quickly, reducing drying time and energy costs, the manufacturer says. Model DBF4XLT operates automatically and includes a wall-mounted indicator panel to monitor operation. Fans are suitable for duct runs of up to 60 linear feet of rigid duct with up to six elbows. 800.747.1762. www.fantech.net.
Herbeau Creations Inspired by laundry chutes found in 19th-century European buildings, the Ariege Laundry Chute door measures 10 inches by 10 inches and opens with the press of a button. Available in five finishes, the Ariege can be mounted sideways into a cabinet or flush to a wall or counter. The chute also can act as a disposal for non-breakable recyclables. 239.417.5368. www.herbeau.com.
Kohler Ten inches deep with two faucets, the single-basin Harborview utility sink can be dropped into a cabinet or installed with vitreous china legs for an old-fashioned farmhouse look, the maker says. Wood grate accessories can create countertop space in the 48-inch-long sink for a spacious and functional wet workstation. 800.456.4537. www.kohler.com.
General Electric Featuring a tempered-glass lid so clothes are visible, the Energy Star-certified Profile Harmony system has a 4-cubic-foot stainless steel basket in the washer and dual motors in the dryer for fast, even drying, the manufacturer asserts. The CleanSpeak system with an English/Spanish LCD display allows the washer to electronically communicate with the dryer to preset drying cycles. 800.626.2000. www.ge.com.
