Sorting, pretreating, mending, washing, drying, folding—we do all this and more in what is often an all-too-limited area. No surprise it can be an especially chaotic part of the house. But a few simple tweaks—adding a countertop to maximize over-the-machine work space, for instance, and decanting detergent and other supplies for a unified look—will help you reimagine your own laundry room, turning it into a more enjoyable environment.