40+ Pro Tips for Beautifying Your Laundry Room

Make your most practical room perfect

Your laundry room might be one of the most hardworking and necessary rooms in your home but it definitely doesn't have to be the most mundane. Plan your space right and you'll have your home running smoothly in no time at all. Click or scroll through and take a look at these incredible laundry room ideas...

Work broken-plan

When living in an open-plan home, the laundry run can be a noisy business. So, concealing the loud washer and dryer behind closed doors will be advantageous. We love this laundry room idea that creates a separate soundproofed zone yet glass doesn't alter the broken-plan vibe.

Style up box storage

Give your laundry room an innovative and orderly vibe with storage solutions that are beautiful as well as useful. These shallow taupe storage boxes look super smart stacked using bamboo lids and labeled for convenience. 

Flood the space with light

Getting the laundry done probably isn't top of your well-being priority list, but a space that's pleasant and filled with light can make the job therapeutic. If possible, choose a room that has many windows and go for a color palette that is calming such as soothing soft blue. Use the light-filled windowsills to grow potted plants and spring blooms. 

Add a clothes rail

Tiny or narrow laundry rooms often lack floor space so a wall-mounted clothes rail is a super simple and handy idea. Add a wooden pole or even a shower rail above a radiator for quick drying or over the sink or draining board to drip-dry items. 

Coordinate with your bathroom

Create a flow from your bathroom to your laundry room by matching the look throughout by using the same range of cabinets, tiles and flooring. Streamline the finish with matching task lighting.

Top with tiles

Jazz up an ordinary laundry room with a feature backsplash. Not only is it a practical asset, but it can also be a stylish starting point to coordinate and match storage containers and accessories. The deep gray containers in this laundry room pick out the geometric tile patterns with a chic urban edge. 

Add high shelves

Laundry rooms are rarely large spaces so reclaim unused surfaces to create a space-effective small room. A high shelf above the counter is handy for often-used items. Color coordinated containers arranged at the back of the countertop look stylish and orderly.

Customize unlikely places

Don't let small spaces stop you from owning a laundry room; you can arrange one just about anywhere. This enclosed balcony has been transformed into a light-filled laundry space with budget friendly-storage and colorful seating.

Pretty up the place

Yes, the laundry room is a practical place to get jobs done, but that does not mean you can't make them pretty. Create visual and inspirational interest to open shelves using glass containers and items that coordinate in color. This shelf display looks subtle and fresh with an array of soothing pastels tones. 

Add an air-dryer

Need more drying space? Then look up! Classic pulley air-dryers are a tried and tested method of clothes drying. Our concern for the environment has given them a revival in recent years as they make good use of warm air trapped in the ceiling space.

Change furniture function

You don't need made-to-measure furniture to create a productive and attractive laundry room. Create country character by picking out eclectic furniture that was originally intended for something else. Entryway hooks and a farmhouse-style console table transforms this pretty corner into a charming work station.

Be clever with storage

Drying drawers are a neat alternative to clothes horses and a perfect solution for delicate items of clothing as the clothes lay flat and not pulled out of shape. This laundry room has been fitted with bespoke units that house the drawers and wrap around the washer and dryer for a streamlined finish in the small space. 

Make a color statement

Laundry rooms needn't be dull and unsophisticated, they can be colorful spaces too. Rustic cabinetry and basic shelves have been totally transformed by a feature wall painted in gorgeous forest green. White metal storage and pendant lighting looks bright and fresh against the rich color behind and adds a vintage vibe to the room. 

Stack large appliances

If the room is a bit of a tight squeeze, investing in a washer and dryer stacking kit will free up much-needed floor space. Don't attempt it without one as a heavy machine needs to be fitted firmly and securely in place. Keep other items hanging from a simple peg rail to make room for a stylish commercial-grade laundry and sorting bin. 

Work with a view

A modern laundry room decorated with gray notes is calm and reliable. This contemporary design is effortlessly practical and super sophisticated. The large window allows the yard to take center stage and dominate the interior space; the outlook beyond will make household chores seem a breeze. 

Add warmth with wood

A laundry room decorated with wooden panels will turn the working space into a cozy and inviting nook. Rustic wooden appliances and metal storage containers add a nostalgic nod to the past. Plus a delightful Roman blind with a stag motif and star ornament gives a charming finish to this quaint laundry room that's both country chic and cute. 

Spring clean with green

This bright laundry room is a superb example of how simple, well-executed design can make a workaday space look glorious. The rich emerald green units instantly transform the plain white room, with neatly stacked washers, into a smart room that's a pleasure to spend time in – even if you're folding clothes. Matched with a green and white blind, the bright laundry room becomes up-to-date and refreshing.

Use the bathroom

As it's where most of us undress anyway, it makes sense to share the bathroom with the washer and dryer, especially if there is no room for a separate laundry room. Keep the laundry area zoned, for the perfect combination space.

Coordinate storage

A room that requires so much storage often needs little else to make it work. A series of seagrass storage baskets have become a display in themselves in this basic but well-kept laundry room. The natural material warms the white space but with very little to tell them apart, perhaps attractive name labels would make a welcome addition? A white string-tied tag would work perfectly.

Luxe the look with metallics

Some people need the motivation to start housework and if that's the case don't be afraid to be a little indulgent with your laundry room décor to keep you in the mood. Evoke a sense of glamor with rose penny-round wall tiles with a chalky finish, paired with luxurious gold fixtures and fittings that shimmer. 

Create room for pets

Keep pets and your house clean after muddy exercise by installing a dedicated pet grooming parlor in your laundry room. The low-level shower is super-handy for washing pets as well as other household items, for instance, walking boots and rubbish bins. Open shelving within arm's reach is practical for storing animal shampoos and grooming gear, while hooks mounted below hold cleaning leads and harnesses, too. 

Keep shelves open

Give your laundry room the ultimate country makeover with a muted backdrop and lots of open shelving. Fill the alcoves with charming homewares like vintage jugs and lanterns, polka dot sewing baskets and tie everything together with china and fabric featuring delightful woodland creatures. 

Move with the times

For a fresh and contemporary take on laundry duties, keep décor to a minimum set against an on-trend color block backdrop. This modern blonde wood airer and shelving system looks ultra cutting-edge paired with just one simple chair for folded clothing and a tall potted plant for extra greenery.

Add an industrial edge

Whether your laundry room is modern or classic, sturdy laundry baskets are a must. Black wire metal makes a great industrial look and is super practical and easy to move on castor wheels. Similar metal furniture and whitewashed brick walls will add to the monochrome vintage vibe. 

Enliven with plants

Bring the outside in and purify the air with plenty of houseplants. Hang them at various levels from the ceiling for a tropical sense of fun. Green pegs and laundry baskets will pick out the vibrant natural hues, too. 

Decant your products

Laundry rooms house lots of cleaning products. Emptying powders and liquids into airtight tins not only keep them safe, dry and longer-lasting, but the coordinated containers also look orderly and attractive. A wash tidy by the sink is a must, too.

Keep it orderly

Good storage will maximize space and put everything at your fingertips. Cabinets that can hold several household items, like tall ones for mops and the ironing board, will make sure everything has its place.

Make ironing motivating

The secret to easy ironing lies in the ironing board fabric – choose a 100% cotton with a scorch-resistant and heat-retaining coating if possible. Being padded with under-board straps also helps keep it wrinkle-free and snug to the board. 

Get the right appliances

Good quality appliances make all the difference when it comes to housework efficiency. A hardworking washer and dryer will make washdays a breeze even on rainy days. Building stylish cabinetry around white goods will keep the small room practical, attractive and a place you will want to spend time in. 

Add a boot corner

Utility rooms can also double as a great boot room keeping entryways clear. Make furniture multifunctional like here; a bench has been given cubby-holes for shoes making a feature of the family footwear.

Increase work space

Get upcycling, and turn an old table into a laundry station with vintage appeal. A lick of vibrant paint and varnish has created a fabulous feature for chores. Store laundry baskets below and hang tools in a pretty bathroom caddy above.

Make it multipurpose

Get the best out of small spaces. Keep clutter out of the way in a corner cupboard while a drying rail above the washer will make use of dead space. 

Choose charming solutions

With pull-out rails for drying clothes, a shelf above for laundry products and hooks below for hangers, this is a great drying solution if space is tight. It could even be mounted on the back of a door.

Matching makes sense

Mary Poppins once said, "In every job that must be done there is an element of fun". And we agree, so choose ranges that go together to keep organized and motivated. Color coordinated bags and fabric baskets will keep laundry neatly separated into dirty, washed and ironed. Plus stay one step ahead of the weather with an indoor folding dryer. 

Cheat luxury

Fake expensive contemporary floor tiles with practical vinyl. A mix of monochrome patterns creates an exquisitely detailed floor that will transform a plain and narrow galley laundry room. Team with a bank of white budget cupboards to keeps the room balanced and bright.

Box it up

Transparent, robust and stackable storage is a great way to organize the paraphernalia that mounts up but lets you find what you need in a jiffy. 

Put on a display

A fitted bank of cupboards gives a luxurious and bespoke impression especially when painted in a rich and dramatic dark color. Glazed countertop cupboards are beautiful for displaying more attractive homewares such as vases and linens as well as the perfect incentive to keep your cupboards well organized.

Utilize a cupboard

If you don't have a laundry room a cupboard will do nicely. And if it's upstairs, all the better, after all that's where all the dirty washing is! This built-in bathroom cupboard with handy concertina doors can fit in a compact washing machine making it an ideal dual-purpose washing and drying space. A white pegboard and shelving above keeps soaps and detergents within easy reach too.

Stick with tradition

Peg rails offer a versatile and attractive way to store items, keeping them at easy reach. This one sits beautifully above a deep and practical butler sink. Shaker style is all about doing things simply but perfectly – where better to try it out than your laundry room?

Go to town with tiles

Just like your kitchen and bathroom, a laundry room uses a lot of water and a tight space with little ventilation can get damp quickly. Tiling walls and floors is an easy wipe clean solution to combat mold. Lighter colors and reflective surfaces give the room a look of freshness.

Install a large sink

Utility rooms have a multitude of uses; laundry room, boot room, florist, pet groomers, we could go on... So a good-sized sink makes perfect and practical sense. Butler ceramic styles are attractive, long-wearing and will suit rustic and country schemes. 

Brighten the mood

Make housework less of a chore by turning your laundry room into a happy place. Let in plenty of natural light with a large window or paint the walls a cheery neutral shade to maximize space. Then introduce bursts of vivid color and fun artwork that will lighten the load. Why not use this room as a pet food station or pet pad, so you can have a furry companion while you work?

Make room to work

Incorporate a good amount of work surface to get jobs done. Polished stone is stylish, durable and matches the period characteristics of this classic laundry room beautifully.

Learn tricks of the trade

Why not convert a laundry room drawer into a clever pull-out ironing board? You can buy the fittings from hardware stores or many kitchen companies include them as extra accessories. No more battling with the heavy stand-alone version when you're in hurry. 

Convert the garage

If you own a garage with an internal door to your house, why not convert a garage wall into a laundry zone? Arrange wall-mounted shelving around a washer and dryer to create a compact laundry area that makes the most of every inch of space. 

Organize to the max

Use the walls to store and tidy all the odds and ends that clutter the laundry room. A peg wall or peg rails are great solutions for hanging all sorts of tools and utensils. Create two tiers: one for tall items like a clothes dryer and the ironing board and use the lower rail to hang laundry baskets off the floor. 

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