Laundry Room Décor Ideas
Whether you walk into your laundry room twice a day or once a week, create both a functional and an attractive place. Not every laundry-doer wants to dedicate an entire room to this task, but it’s a really practical idea, especially for families with children.
Considering A Placement For Your Laundry Room
When it comes to decorating a laundry room, first of all, you need to select the placement for it, taking into account basic design factors.
Depending on the size of your house and the desired functionality of the room, you have different options for organizing a utility room.
Go big!
You could create a totally separate place with extra storage and counter space to make sorting and folding laundry more comfortable. Don’t be shy about creating a really large laundry room if you have a big house and the financial ability to equip it.
Space-Saving Design
On the other hand, if you have limited space, opt for organizing a laundry room in a small nook. To separate your laundry area from other rooms, just install a door. This is a great way to create a tidy and stylish appearance.
Integrate A Laundry Spot Into Another Room
Also, consider creating a multitasking utility space if your laundry area is part of a basement, bathroom, kitchen, or closet. If you don’t care about the noise from the washing machine’s vibrations, this shouldn’t cause any inconvenience at all. Otherwise, you can fit the machine with anti-vibration pads which reduce noise and vibration, especially if your multitasking room is located on the second floor.
Laundry Room Organization
The next step is creating a general layout with a well-thought-out arrangement. Your floor plan should show a smart position for every item, including the washing machine, tumble dryer, cabinets, sink, table, shelving, and inspirational accessories. A space-saving design provides utility solutions to store dirty laundry, cleaning tools, and laundry detergent.
A Laundry Room With A Window
If you have many rooms in your house, don’t be shy about dedicating a place with a window as your utility room. To have a laundry room with plenty of natural light is a big dream for a lot of homeowners.
For window treatments, installing plastic blinds is both budget-friendly and a practical solution.
If you are concerned about the environment, opt for environment-friendly wood or bamboo window treatments. That’s a great way to increase natural light and add style and texture to your laundry room.
Selecting The Perfect Cabinet
When you consider cabinets, choose one which fits with the general design concept and size of your laundry room. If you have enough space, think about a built-in cabinet which includes a vanity with a sink, locating your washing machine and tumble dryer beneath it.
To keep a harmonious look, buy a furniture set which includes a cabinet with extra storage space, a table, a few stools, and even a vanity.
Laundry Room Paint Colors
Decorate your laundry workspace with a bright coat of paint! The painted walls are durable treatments, especially if you buy paint which contains mildew resistant and anti-microbial ingredients with a washable flat finish.
A utility room is a work zone where you will likely manage your laundry and ironing. Of course, you need fresh colors to make your household chores less boring. Considering various paint hues, choose a color solution which fits with your style and uplifts your mood.
White Laundry Room
A crisp, bright white is a perfect option! You could mix white walls with stainless steel, colored and, of course, white appliances.
A white laundry room will enhance natural light and light from overhead fixtures. Following that design is a great way to bring an open feeling to your utility area.
If you want to decorate your white laundry workspace in the French country style, use the opportunity to add color accents through creative accessories. A clean white is always a winning base for French country décor items, such as wicker matching baskets, glass jars, inspirational wall art, green plants and/or a bouquet of cut flowers.
Black And White Laundry Room
Think about a classic black and white design for your laundry room. Such a color combination is both stylish and has a strong modern look for any contemporary home.
Gray Laundry Room
If you like a neutral-colored theme, opt for decorating a utility room in gray shades. You can just paint your walls gray or decorate the entire room in light and dark gray hues. Install a pastel-colored wooden countertop and paint the ceiling in a clean white hue to create a high-contrast design.
A gray utility room is the best choice for men, who will likely appreciate the functionality and color harmony of Scandinavian décor.
Red Laundry Room
Display your passion for life with a red-themed laundry room! Red and cream colors go great together and inject energy into the process!
Metallic-Blue Laundry Room
When you tackle the laundry, you really can feel relaxed and calm in your utility room. Light blue is a soft color which provides a soothing ambience. To create a harmonious color scheme, combine light blue cabinets with a metallic washing machine and dryer.
Laundry Storage Solutions
It’s time to choose functional accessories for the storage of your belongings! Think about creative must-have items, such as clothes cabinets (or hanging bars) and racks, floating shelves and matching baskets, and an iron and ironing board to make your laundry room both a functional and an aesthetic place.
Matching baskets help you stay organized and store laundry detergents for cleaning and washing. If utility space is limited, just place your baskets on the countertop.
How To Sort Clothes
Think about a dirty laundry sorting system to save your time while you’re doing laundry. It’s better to have three separate dirty laundry bins for dark, colored, and white clothes. Keep in mind that it’s not just you who have to sort dirty clothes, but all your family members also should pitch in.
Laundry Room Flooring
Considering flooring for your laundry room, select a waterproof type for below the washing machine. To waterproof your floor, use tile or waterproof vinyl under your washer and dryer. Both materials are durable and easy to clean and maintain.
If you have a pet, think about a tile with a natural finish which has a high level of scratch-resistance to prevent damages.
Laundry Room Rugs
An area rug provides padding for the legs and feet while you’re doing laundry. Also, such a covering enhances the appearance of your utility room. Choose a durable rug which can be washed in a machine. There are various styles, sizes, and colors, with attractive patterns or simply solid. The choice is yours!
For instance, if your laundry room is decorated in a Scandinavian style, a Nordic rug with black and white print is a brilliant option. You just need to select an optimal size.
Laundry Room Wall Décor Ideas
Hang pictures, photos, posters, signs with quotes, and other art pieces to bring fresh vibes to your laundry room. Keep in mind that such a working place needs inspirational décor elements to save you from boredom while you are doing laundry and ironing clothes.
Create A Photo Gallery
If you want to emphasize your vital values, create a gallery by hanging family photos. Kindred faces will motivate you to do the best you can for your family’s well-being!
Farmhouse And French Country Wall Décor
If you don’t have a household assistant and spend precious time doing the daily domestic chores, get more creative with details! Think about decorating your utility room in an inviting farmhouse or French country style. Hang creative wall art, and use knick-knacks and various accessories to be inspired every day!
Creative Wooden Plank Signs
If you like wooden plank signs, hang this type of board to enjoy a pleasant atmosphere during your work. Whether you select a modern or vintage sign, you’ll make your laundry room brighter!
Vintage Wall Art
If you are a fan of vintage style, hang giant pin art to show off your creativity. If you combine pin wall art with a smart “Definition of Laundry” sign, you also emphasize your intelligence. Let’s do it!
DIY “Wash & Dry” Wall Décor
What about creating your own DIY project and hanging it in your laundry room? For instance, you could find available materials in your storage space, repaint them, and create a “Wash and Dry” sign. Collaborate with your children to spend fun time together!
Pet-Friendly Laundry Room
Taking into account pet interests, make your laundry room a pet-friendly place. You could create a dog spot with a plush pillow to emphasize his prominent role in your family.
Adding a dog bath will improve both you and your pet life. You will really understand how important such a dog-friendly element is when you wash his feet or/and shoes during muddy days. It’s so much easier to do than to try to wrestle your pet into your shower or bathtub.
