The first-floor laundry room—often the most overlooked room—was inspired by the summer blockbuster, “Mamma Mia.” Below the beautifully crafted cherry wood cabinetry are vibrant Mediterranean-influenced fabrics. “This evokes fabrics hanging to dry in a Mediterranean courtyard overlooking the sea,” Borden says. Accessories in blue and green complete the scene. —C.W.

Chimera Interior Design,
Valerie Borden, designer
480.951.0168, www.chimerainteriordesign.com.