Improve your routine with laundry room ideas that will make your space more beautiful and functional. Whether you are building a new laundry room from scratch, remodeling your current space, or are looking for an easy DIY mini makeover, elevate your layout and decor using paint, wallpaper, tiling, art, lighting, and decor.
Check out these laundry room ideas in a range of sizes and styles for inspiration.
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Paint It Pink
Paint your laundry room in a vibrant color to make it more enjoyable to use. Brexton Cole Interiors chose a fresh and uplifting shade of rose pink in this space finished with quartz countertops and checkerboard flooring for a classic look.
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Hang Bold Wallpaper
Hanging wallpaper in a small self-contained space like a laundry room is a fun way to experiment with pattern and color. Morse Design energized this space with Japanese landscape laundry room wallpaper on all four walls, matching a blue shade taken from the pattern on cabinetry.
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Embrace a Statement Floor
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Create a focal point in a small laundry room with a bold patterned tile floor. Kate Marker Interiors takes the focus off the appliances in this galley-style laundry room with colorful graphic tile flooring and a patterned window shade.
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Install a Tile Backsplash
Design by Oh Joy / Photo by Bethany Nauert
Brighten a narrow laundry room with a multi-colored tile backsplash. Joy Cho of Oh Joy paired the dynamic backsplash with forest green upper and base cabinetry for a bold look.
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Decorate With an Area Rug
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Make your laundry room feel cozier with an area rug. Kate Marker Interiors chose a vintage rug in a bold pattern that complements a multi-globe bubble pendant light to add some flair to this neutral space.
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Maximize Natural Light
Place a hanging rod by the window in your laundry room that will allow you to practically air dry your clothes on a nice day. Michelle Berwick Design chose a brass rod with matching hangers to complement the cabinetry hardware in this modern laundry room.
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Optimize the Layout
Maximize storage in an attic laundry room with a galley-style layout. Jessica Nelson Design painted laundry room cabinetry in a soft gray and finished with countertops that optimize the slanted ceilings.
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Hang Some Art
Create a focal point in your laundry room by hanging a favorite piece of framed art or photography on the wall. Desiree Burns Interiors chose a nature-inspired piece in a white frame to complement this contemporary all-white space.
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Include an Island
Add an island in the center of a spacious laundry room for extra functionality. Whitney Parkinson Design chose a freestanding stainless steel island with a marble top to complement the cabinet and drawer pulls in this serene space.
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Hang an Oversized Pendant
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Create a focal point in a spacious laundry room with an oversized pendant light. Kate Marker Interiors anchored a central island with a dramatic frosted glass and brass fixture that structures the airy space.
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Stack the Appliances
Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona
Save space in a small laundry room with stacked appliances. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona paired glossy black appliances with white Shaker-style cabinetry and gold accents on cabinet pulls and an overhead lighting fixture to create a chic, functional room with a touch of glam.
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Source Budget-Friendly Decor
Outfit your laundry on a budget using thrifted furniture and storage pieces. Paint walls, trim, and furniture white for a cohesive look.
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Accent With Wood
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Margaret Austin Photo
Warm up your laundry room with wood accents. Cathie Hong Interiors paired natural wood base cabinets with a laundry enclosure and a pair of floating shelves in a rich walnut to complement this midcentury modern space.
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Try a One-Wall Layout
Optimize space by organizing your laundry room along a single wall. Jules Interiors installed built-ins that extend from floor to ceiling to maximize vertical space. Open shelving lined with baskets keeps countertops organized and clutter-free.
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Choose an Industrial Sink
Give a modern laundry room an industrial feel with a stainless steel utility sink. A Beautiful Mess paired the freestanding sink with black cabinetry and white subway tile with black grout match the industrial aesthetic.
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Paint the Woodwork
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Give a mudroom laundry room a sense of cohesion with paint. Kate Marker Interiors chose a saturated blue for cabinetry, shiplap walls, and the casing around the appliances to create continuity in this hybrid space.
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Install Extra Cabinets
Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Maximize storage in a family-friendly laundry room with a mix of closed and open cabinetry and shelving. This space from Emily Henderson Design includes an extra-tall cabinet that is custom-built to house the ironing board, and under-counter space for storing hampers and laundry baskets.
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Mix Wood and Stone
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Give your laundry room a calming feel with natural materials such as wood and stone. Kate Marker Interiors paired medium stained wood cabinetry with black stone countertops and white walls in this modern rustic laundry room.
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Hang a Woven Pendant Light
Decorate your laundry room like any other room in the house to make it feel inviting. This space has bold patterned wallpaper, plants, and a woven pendant light to infuse it with the same boho style as the rest of the house.
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Add Boho-Style Accents
Design by Mindy Gayer / Photo by Lindsay Stetson Thompson
Bring in boho-style accents to give your laundry room a breezy feel. This bright space features a colorful geometric kilim rug, simple wall hooks strung with Turkish towels, and a Moroccan basket.
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Glam Up the Garage
Add homey touches to give your garage laundry room a welcoming feel. Interior designer Anita Yokota transformed a corner of her garage into a laundry room with epoxy flooring, wallpaper, open shelving, a countertop and utility sink, a fiddlehead fern, and a champagne-colored washer and dryer.
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Combine Wall Finishes
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Pair painted wainscoting and wallpaper to make your laundry room feel polished and finished. Kate Marker Interiors paired dark cabinetry with light countertops and airy illustrated wallpaper and finished the space with patterned floor tile.
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Build in a Window Seat
KG Designs / Photo by Heidi Culver
Build in an extra-long bench to add functionality to a long rectangular mudroom laundry room. KG Designs ran a simple wood bench along the wall of this modern farmhouse space, leaving under-bench space clear for shoes.
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Choose Rustic Flooring
Give your laundry room a rustic feel with brick tile flooring. Jessica Nelson Design built a wall of storage to keep this airy galley-style space clutter-free.
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Move the Sink
If you're renovating your laundry room, consider rearranging the layout. A Beautiful Mess moved the utility sink beneath the window for a better view in this bright space.
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Pair Two Types of Tile
Design by Mindy Gayer / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
Pair two types of laundry room tile to add interest to your laundry room. This space has a delicate star pattern on the backsplash and herringbone subway tiles for the floor to complement gray cabinetry and warm woven accents.
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Convert Your Garage
Set up a laundry corner in a multi-purpose garage. My 100 Year Old Home ran functional shelving up to the ceiling, adding clear plastic storage bins to keep supplies organized and easy to locate.
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Pair Green and Blue
Design by Oh Joy / Photo by Bethany Nauert
Pair blue and green for a refreshing laundry room color palette. Designer Joy Cho of Oh Joy installed Cle Tile (in Pinwheel) on the L-shaped backsplash, and chose hexagonal brass knobs that mimic the shape of the backsplash tile to finish the space.
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Trade White Paint for Taupe
Trade white walls for taupe to soften a neutral laundry room. Kate Marker Interiors paired painted shiplap walls and tall Shaker-style cabinetry with a farmhouse sink, checkerboard plaid tile floors, a black stone countertop, and black metal accents in this modern farmhouse-style space.
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Customize Cabinets
Work around existing architecture with custom cabinets. JK Interior Living built this laundry room around the existing narrow windows, with tailor-fit cabinetry and countertops that maximize the space.
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Use Cohesive Finishes
Use similar finishes to create a cohesive design throughout your home. Leclair Decor installed the same neutral backsplash tile in both the bathroom and laundry room to create visual continuity and cut costs.
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Maximize a Small Space
Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona
Augment storage in a small laundry room with tall cabinets. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona painted this small, narrow laundry room with dark gray paint for a moody feel.
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Try a Laundry Room Mudroom
Maximize a long and narrow space with a galley-style layout. Michelle Berwick Design created a multi-functional laundry and mudroom combo with plenty of built-in storage and seating.
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Lay Herringbone Floor Tiles
Create movement in a small laundry room with a dynamic floor tile layout. Dark gray herringbone floor tile laid from side to side adds interest to this small modern laundry from Leclair Decor.
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Accent With Subtle Pattern
Design by Mindy Gayer / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
For an understated look, add subtle patterned finishes to a neutral laundry room. In this compact space, pale gray marble countertops, mosaic tile floors, and lightly patterned wallpaper have the same breezy polish as the rest of the home.
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Mix Light and Dark Finishes
Design by Oh Joy / Photo by Bethany Nauert
Mix light and dark paint colors to add contrast to your laundry room design. Designer Joy Cho of Oh Joy used dark green paint to add dimension to this otherwise bright space.
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Install a Farmhouse Sink
Create a cozy focal point with a farmhouse sink. Jessica Nelson Design hung a large sconce and a small vintage painting on the wall above to add some charm to this modern farmhouse laundry room.
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Choose a U-Shaped Layout
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Utilize every corner with a U-shaped layout. Kate Marker Interiors installed wraparound countertops and lower cabinets in this spacious laundry room and included a seated station with a stool for working on sewing projects.
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Stick to Black and White
Stick to a black-and-white palette for a crisp look. Charbonneau Interiors decorated this laundry room in shades of black and white, from the black hangers on the black drying rod to the patterned tile flooring.
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Install a Sliding Door
Design by Mindy Gayer / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
Install a sliding barn door or pocket door that won't get in the way as you move in and out with a load of laundry in your arms. Paint the laundry room door white to match the walls for a seamless look.
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Try an Open Layout
Not every home has space for a dedicated laundry room. To preserve the structural integrity of a 1900 farmhouse, Michelle Berwick Design chose to convert the landing into a dedicated open laundry room complete with stacking appliances, built-in storage, and a generous countertop.
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Define With Floor Tile
Design by Mindy Gayer / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
Define a hallway laundry room with graphic floor tiles. This laundry room located off a main hallway is finished with diamond-patterned black-and-white tile floor that differentiates the laundry room flooring from the hardwood floors throughout the rest of the house.
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Hide Behind a Barn Door
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
If your laundry room is visible from the kitchen, install a barn door that can be easily whisked shut when desired. Kate Marker Interiors chose a gray stained door with black metal hardware for a modern farmhouse feel.
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Bring in Gold Toned Metals
Accent your laundry room with gold-toned hardware and fixtures. Choose polished or aged brass fixtures to to add warmth to a cool-toned palette of blue and white.
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Choose Wood-Effect Flooring
Add warmth to your laundry room with wood-look tiles. Michelle Berwick Design used parquet wood-effect tile flooring in the laundry room of this gut remodel that is easy to clean and maintain.
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Pay Attention to Accessories
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
A few decor details can make a laundry room feel homey. Kate Marker Interiors decorated this space with a vintage laundry sign, a small plant, industrial farmhouse sconces, and wire baskets lined with clean white cotton.
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Mimic English Cottage Style
Add charm to your laundry room with English country-inspired decor. Whittney Parkinson Design styled this light-flooded space with Shaker cabinets, natural wood open shelving, framed art, and a vase full of tall branches for a timeless feel.
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Install a Tall Backsplash
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
An extra-tall marble backsplash will draw the eye upward and make a smaller laundry room feel more expansive. Kate Marker Interiors installed wall paneling and a pair of open shelves that extend to the ceiling alongside built-in storage to maximize vertical space.
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Outfit an Alcove
Albie K. Buabeng for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Ellie Lillstrom
Outfit an alcove laundry room with bold wallpaper and black appliances for a modern look. Albie K. Buabeng from Emily Henderson Design installed a glossy black floor to finish off the sleek space.
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Install a Vintage Door
Source a vintage door to add charm to a farmhouse laundry room entrance. My 100 Year Old Home hung a thrifted window frame and other vintage decor on the adjoining walls for a cozy look.
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Add an Industrial Pipe Rack
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography
Decorate an industrial farmhouse-style laundry room with black metal fixtures like a laundry room sink faucet or industrial pipe hanging rack. Kate Marker Interiors finished this space with a gray shiplap accent wall and matching cabinetry.
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Include a Playful Pattern
Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
Give your laundry room a playful feel by adding a whimsical pattern on the flooring or walls. Emily Henderson Design opted for plaid floor tile to lighten the mood in this small laundry room.
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Create a Laundry Corner
Carve out a dedicated laundry corner in a multi-purpose space with a cohesive color palette. Charbonneau Interiors chose charcoal appliances and dark gray cabinetry and backsplash tiles in this space that doubles as a family dog room and designated spot for a large spare fridge.
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Maximize Counter Space
Maximize counter space in your laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer. Charlie Coull Design ran the counters all the way to the corner sink to allow plenty of room for folding clothes and storing countertop essentials.
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Hang Laundry-Themed Art
Highlight the theme of your laundry room with wall decor. My 100 Year Old Home hung a trio of vintage patent prints of an iron, washboard, and clothes hanger mounted in black frames over the appliances in this modern farmhouse space.
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Incorporate Woven Accents
Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Kelly Boyd
Style an all-white laundry room with natural materials like wicker, rattan, jute, or bamboo. Calimia Home decorated this bright space with wooden hangers and a woven rug and storage baskets for a warm feel.
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Display Vintage Signage
Hang a vintage laundry room sign on the door to add charm to a farmhouse interior. Thistlewood Farms gave this small laundry room pride of place with a thrifted laundry sign on the door.