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WL Design 25 Winners 2026: Work Party (Acropolis House Laundry Room)

An elevated washer-dryer, pull-out shelf and drying closet make this laundry room feel surprisingly civilized.

By Anicka Quin /
Photo by Ema Peter 
Project Acropolis House Laundry Room
Designer Falken Reynolds
Designers Chad Falkenberg; Kelly Reynolds; Marina Hauner
Collaborators Lightfoot Construction; Platinum Millwork
Location West Vancouver
Category Room
Photography Ema Peter

Part of an overarching design that honours this home’s quirky modernist roots while reflecting the new owners’ preference for soft, organic forms and colours, the Acropolis House laundry room demonstrates real consideration for ease of usability and ergonomics. Designers Chad Falkenberg, Kelly Reynolds and Marina Hauner of Falken Reynolds created a space that makes the weekly chore that much more manageable: an elevated washer and dryer sit at a comfortable working height, and a pull-out shelf simplifies loading and unloading while also providing additional space for folding. Plus, a sink cover offers even more surface area to stack and sort laundry, along with a drying closet for wet gear or hang drying and, to ensure all family members are cared for, functional built-in dog dishes.

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Acropolis House laundry room by Falken Reynolds, West Vancouver
Photo by Ema Peter
Ergonomic laundry setup with elevated washer-dryer and pull-out shelf in Acropolis House, West Vancouver
Photo by Ema Peter

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Anicka Quin

Anicka Quin

Anicka Quin is the editor-in-chief of Western Living magazine and the VP of Content for Canada Wide Media. If you've got a home design you'd like to share with Western Living, drop her a line at [email protected]