Though often overlooked, the laundry room is an essential part of your home! And yet, it’s often subject to neglect, as well as being dubbed the mysterious place where all of your socks go missing.
But we’re going to change that. With the key tips and tricks up our sleeves, we have a few interior design ideas to help your laundry room hit your new list of favorites. From a serene place to escape and fold delicates to a spot to slip away from the in-laws, follow along to see what you can do with your laundry room space.
Let’s hit that spin cycle, shall we?
Create Color with Appliances
Who said laundry appliances couldn’t have a color scheme? This subtle color can make all the difference in your new and improved laundry room. In fact, why not style the room based on the appliance colors you choose?
Oftentimes, washers and dryers will come in red, blue, or a beautiful pastel, which is great for switching up your room’s overall look. You can accent your splash of color with cabinets added around the room for storage, or you can get creative with a switch in paint color.
Using appliances as a splash of color is a fun and unique way to design your space. Best of all, there are so many ways the final look and vibe can be executed. So, harness your inner creative juices and start searching for the perfect color splash!
Make it Multipurpose
Did you know that a laundry room doesn’t just have to be a laundry room? Nope! Make it a little retreat where you can also build in a coffee area or a minibar. Sometimes, there just isn’t enough room in the kitchen, so why not expand your beverage space to another area of your home?
Look for a mini-fridge to place in the room and dedicate shelf space for mugs or martini glasses. How fun would it be to be folding laundry while also brewing a delicious shot of espresso? Or mixing a margarita? The options are endless!
Add a Sink
A sink is one of the best additions you can select for a laundry room. There are several instances where handwashing a garment is a much-needed option, and it’s a lifesaver to have a dedicated space to be able to do just that – somewhere other than your kitchen sink.
Think about it – now, you don’t have to use the bathroom sink for clothing items such as intimate apparel or swimsuits. This new dedication of space also allows you to stay more organized in the home, keeping everything contained in one room.
Design a Hidden Gem
Some individuals simply don’t want their laundry room to be a showcased space in their house, and that’s totally understandable. If there’s a dedicated space for washers and dryers in a room, you can opt to hide their appearance with the use of sliding doors.
This is especially useful if the house is more open and several rooms are visible all at once. For parties or entertaining, all you have to do is slide the doors closed. And voila! Your hidden gem can stay hidden, and this makes for a clean, new look and a much tidier home.
Fill the Room with Luxurious Patterns
Make it luxe and fun! Throw a few different prints in the mix from around your home. This can be done by adding cool new wallpaper or by throwing down a lush, printed rug. Add color, prints, or anything else that strikes your fancy!
For example, by adding wallpaper with stripes, you instantly tie the room together and create a nice, crisp, clean theme. Themes are often ignored in a laundry room because it’s known to be a spot for household chores and not a place of comfort and fun. However, when you decorate your laundry room with the same effort as the rest of your home, then it creates more motivation to get moving with chores while indoors.
Keep Everything Serene
Make this part of your home a serene escape! You can start by adding cool tones to the color palette. This can either include soft blues or mint greens. Light a spa candle in order to keep with the refreshing mood and theme.
Keep the hardware soft with brushed metals, and accessorize with baskets and linen curtains. A calming space can promote a serene mind. Doing laundry can often be a therapeutic household chore, despite it being a recurring necessity.
Craft it into a Greenhouse
Invite plants into your home! Greenery may be just what you need to open up this space and make it magical. Adding different types of plants can also be therapeutic and breathe life into your once boring laundry room. Make it fun by bringing in your favorites. There are even some types of plants that are meant to last better indoors all year long. So, do some research to see what your options are!
Afraid your green thumb isn’t up to par? Have no fear! To keep it simple but lush, you can always purchase a few high-quality fake plants to place around the room to add color. Don’t really want to purchase plants and keep up with them? No problem! You can always introduce greenery in other ways. This can be done by adding a plant wallpaper or by painting the space a beautiful sage green color. The options are endless!
Create an Open Space
Make the space open by placing the storage and laundry utilities all around the room and keeping the area in the middle clear. This creates a better flow in the room, which is perfect for those who have a ton of laundry or need that extra legroom to move around.
Get creative with the way your storage space is organized as well. Utilize the walls for shelves and hooks. You can even have a piece of cabinetry custom made to fit your needs and designed for whatever dedicated space you have in the room.
Introduce Elevated Storage
To capture even more space, use height as your outlet. Create a hanging drying rack over the sink and stack cabinets where needed.
Are you limited by the size of your laundry room? Purchase a stackable washer and dryer. These are fabulous, and you’ll be amazed to find how much actual space is truly hanging in the air!
Pro Tip: Try to purchase/design the cabinets to be all different shapes and sizes. This will create more ease for you down the line as you accumulate new items and need a “new home” for them.
Double it as a Pet Bedroom
Do you have a pet or two? While we’re sure they can roam different parts of the home, give them a dedicated space for them to call their bedroom. This is a room where you can place kennels for them to sleep or stay when you’ve left the house for a few hours.
You can even set up the space for them to eat their food here, and it can be a dedicated area where their leashes and toys are stored. That way, no other area of your home will be cluttered with their belongings.
Our Final Thoughts
Are you bursting with inspiration and ideas now? How do you want to design or redecorate your laundry room? After sifting through these ideas, we know there’s so much you can do with your laundry room - no matter what type of space you have. So, get creative and make it your own!
A laundry room is an important and functional part of your home, but it can be designed to be so much more! Whether you’re adding a cool drink/snack area away from the kitchen or using it to house your pet’s belongings, do so in a way where ultimate style is involved. The decorating ideas for your laundry room are truly endless!
Sources:
https://www.thespruce.com/inspiring-laundry-room-design-ideas-4098507
https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/room-ideas/g24852354/laundry-room-ideas/
https://www.veranda.com/home-decorators/g32214768/laundry-room-decor-ideas/
