In a word: convenience.
The laundry room is becoming a multi-purpose room designed to change over time as families’ needs and interests change, and new products become available. In addition to just doing laundry, consider creating spaces for a variety of activities. Currently, one of the most popular multi-uses is office space and distance learning. In this case, laundry will need to be timed around phone and video calls. Other activities for the space include art and hobbies, sewing, pet care, gift wrapping, seasonal storage, play and gaming, and exercise.
Good luck finding red, blue, or green washer and dryer sets that were trendy when front-loaders hit the residential market. Graphite steel is the trend in 2021.
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