For many homes, the laundry room is a dark and scary place. But it doesn’t have to be! In fact, with just a new coat of paint and a few adjustments, you can probably transform your laundry room, regardless of its size or layout, into a friendly, functional, and eye-catching space. Here are 15 ways to create a laundry room that is both charming and functional.
1. Utility Sink.
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A water source, other than the washing machine, is an essential element of the perfect laundry room. This highly functional sink (with a beautiful faucet, of course) could serve a variety of functions, including a soaking area, a brush rinsing station, a place to prepare and pot plants, and a hundred other things.
2. Command Center.
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Use a bit of wall space in the laundry room to serve as a family command center, with space to drop keys, read the week’s dinner menu, access their tasks, or check the mail. {found on McCallmanor}.
3. Open Shelves.
While all your magical stain-fighting laundry resources shouldn’t be exposed to the world, open shelves certainly have their place in the laundry room. This makes things easily identifiable and accessible. We recommend incorporating coordinated storage bins (see below) for organization and aesthetics.
4. Coordinated and Water-Friendly Storage Bins.
While you probably don’t intend to hold water in your storage bins, it’s helpful in a laundry room to decorate with items that won’t be ruined if they get wet. These offer a simple and assembled look as well as tons of excellent storage.
5. Water-Resistant Building Materials.
Because the laundry room is water-focused, it’s important to choose the room’s finishes appropriately to ensure longevity and beauty for many years. Things like concrete (or laminate) countertops and tile (ceramic or stone) are easy to clean, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. {found on aristokraft}.
6. Counter Above Front-Loading Washer and Dryer.
This feature maximizes usable space in the laundry room, in addition to providing a pleasant, finished, and customized look to the room as a whole.
7. Space-Saving Stackable Washer and Dryer.
As a space-saving alternative to the traditional floor model washer and dryer combo, stacked machines maximize the available floor space. This is particularly useful in a small laundry room, allowing for a more organized space overall.
8. Task Lighting.
Under-cabinet lighting strips not only illuminate the darker areas of the laundry room but also provide important lighting for work areas. A strategically placed table lamp will accomplish the same thing and add a lot of character to the laundry room. {found on Centsationalgirl}.
9. Cabinets.
Open shelving is nice when the contents are beautiful and/or coordinated, but to be honest, that’s rarely the case (without a lot of extra work) in a laundry room. Cabinets with doors perfectly hide laundry supplies while keeping them easily accessible.
10. Curtain Rod/Hanging Rack.
Not only does this feature provide a useful drying space for delicate laundry or shirts straight from the dryer, but it can also save you time on ironing and money on dryer operation. Plus, a hanging rack can be made to fit any style, from a steel bar for a contemporary laundry room to a rope for a more rustic space.
11. Cubbies.
Encourage kids (and adults too) to place their dirty clothes in the right spot and pick up their clean clothes later by providing individual cubbies within reach.
12. Place(s) to Sit.
Doing laundry can be a solitary task, but it doesn’t have to be! Subtly encourage other family members to join you in the task by offering comfortable seating in the laundry room. A simple chair or bench will do. Not only will this increase the chance of chatting, but it will also reduce the time needed to do laundry-type tasks!
13. “Real” Decor
Of course, the laundry room is a space that tends to be tucked away from the rest of the world and visited by few people, but that doesn’t mean it can’t (or shouldn’t) be beautiful. Wallpaper, artwork, and coordinated pieces create a relaxing and welcoming space… which ultimately leads to better efficiency. Win-win!
14. Area Rugs.
Not only does an area rug make the space warmer and more comfortable, but it also offers a practical aspect in the laundry room: it provides a soft, non-slip surface if the floor is wet. With all the twisting and bending required for sorting and folding laundry, adding an area rug just makes sense.
15. Mudroom Combo
For homes short on square footage, a laundry/mudroom combo can be an ideal space saver. Cubbies for hanging jackets and bags and spaces for shoes and boots fit perfectly into the decor of a cheerful laundry room. Plus, the flooring is (hopefully) already waterproof, so everything can be cleaned up quickly and easily.
What are your favorite features of your laundry room?
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