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SubscribeNewsletter Press and Media Contact Us Editorial Guidelines Home Design & Decorating Room Design More Rooms 55 Laundry Room Ideas to Make Doing Chores Less Boring By Kristin Hohenadel Kristin Hohenadel Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor. Learn more about The Spruce’s Editorial Process Updated on 10/05/23 Trending Videos Close this video player The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto Washing your clothes can be a chore, but you can improve your routine with clever laundry room ideas that will elevate your layout and decor using paint , wallpaper , tiling, art, and accessories. Whether you are building a new laundry room from scratch, remodeling your current space, or are looking for a simple DIY mini makeover, check out these stylish laundry rooms in a range of sizes and styles for inspiration. 01 of 55 Wood Accents Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Margaret Austin Photo Cathie Hong Interiors updated this light-flooded San Jose, CA laundry room with warm wood accents, black hexagonal floor tiles, graphic black-and-white wallpaper, and a mix of open and closed storage to house plants and accessories, creating a utilitarian room with plenty of style. Continue to 2 of 55 below 02 of 55 Central Island Whitney Parkinson Design In this spacious laundry room from Whitney Parkinson Design , traditional Shaker cabinetry painted in a soothing pale blue provides plenty of storage , and countertops offer room to sort and fold. A portable center island with a functional stainless steel base to match the cabinet pulls and a marble top adds extra work space without impeding flow. The soft geometric gray-and-white tiles add a quiet dose of personality. Continue to 3 of 55 below 03 of 55 Galley Style Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography This galley-style laundry room under the eaves of a Tudor home from Jessica Nelson Design has timeless, classic appeal. Painting the sloping wood-paneled ceiling, walls, and flooring in a soft white unifies the space and keeps it feeling light and airy. Black countertops, a farmhouse sink, and soft gray cabinetry help ground the space, and a vintage runner in shades of red adds homey charm. Continue to 4 of 55 below 04 of 55 Single-Wall Layout Jules Interiors This spacious, light-flooded laundry room from Jules Interiors is organized along a single wall, with built-ins that extend from floor to ceiling to maximize vertical space. A farmhouse sink and vintage-style pendant light add a timeless feel. Open shelving lined with baskets keeps things organized and clutter-free. Continue to 5 of 55 below 05 of 55 Modern Farmhouse Style Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography Kate Marker Interiors kept this spacious laundry and mud room clean and functional with white shiplap walls, a row of storage hooks, a bench, and simple gray tile flooring. A vintage rug in a bold pattern and a fun multi-globe bubble light add some flair. Continue to 6 of 55 below 06 of 55 Stacked Appliances Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona For this laundry room makeover, blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona chose matte white Shaker-style cabinetry, glossy black stacked appliances , and gold accents on cabinet pulls and an overhead lighting fixture that turned the compact space into a chic, functional room with a touch of glam. Continue to 7 of 55 below 07 of 55 Patterned Tile Flooring Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography 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. Continue to 8 of 55 below 08 of 55 Industrial Style A Beautiful Mess A Beautiful Mess incorporated a freestanding stainless steel utility sink into her laundry room renovation that gives it an industrial edge. Black cabinetry and white subway tile with black grout match the industrial aesthetic. Green penny tile floor softens it up and matches the color palette of the adjacent powder room and the green, black, and white color scheme of the rest of the house. Continue to 9 of 55 below 09 of 55 Painted Woodwork Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography In this long galley-style combination mudroom laundry room from Kate Marker Interiors , deep saturated blue paint on cabinetry, shiplap walls, and the casing around the appliances creates continuity and adds a polished, built-in feel. Continue to 10 of 55 below 10 of 55 Cabinets Galore Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp The features of this spacious, family-friendly laundry room renovation from Emily Henderson Design include wood floors and contrasting wood beams, and enough wall space for a swathe of cool blue paint and framed art. But the real star of the show is the endless built-in storage. A mix of closed and open cabinetry and shelving, it includes an extra-tall cabinet that is custom-built to house the ironing board, and a place to store linens so that they remain dust-free and away from the fading effects of sunlight. The 8 Best Laundry Baskets of 2024, Tested and Approved Continue to 11 of 55 below 11 of 55 Wood and Stone Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Stoffer Photography Streamlined cabinetry and a casing around the appliances in rich toned wood with plenty of natural grain and black slate countertops give this laundry room from Kate Marker Interiors a calm, refreshing, slightly rustic feel . Continue to 12 of 55 below 12 of 55 Open-Air Hanging Rack Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp Emily Henderson Design took advantage of the generous proportions of this laundry room to create a spacious countertop folding area with a trio of designated rolling laundry bins stored beneath it, installing a long built-in hanging rack to make it easy to air-dry clothes, saving energy and money on the dryer. Continue to 13 of 55 below 13 of 55 Boho-Style Accents Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Lindsay Stetson Thompson This easy, breezy Napa, CA laundry room renovation from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has clean lines with a touch of boho style from a colorful geometric kilim rug, simple wall hooks strung with Turkish towels, and a Moroccan basket. Continue to 14 of 55 below 14 of 55 Glam Garage Anita Yokota Interior designer Anita Yokota transformed a corner of her garage into a glamorous laundry room with a mood so zen she sometimes meditates while doing laundry. She added epoxy flooring, wallpaper, open shelving, a countertop and utility sink, a fiddlehead fern and a Champagne-colored washer and dryer to add polish. Continue to 15 of 55 below 15 of 55 Multi-Colored Tile Design by Oh Joy / Photo by Bethany Nauert Joy Cho, founder and director of the L.A.-based lifestyle brand and design company Oh Joy, brought color, life, and positive energy to a narrow...