Trending Now: 10 Ideas From Popular New Laundry Rooms
Whether your space is big or small, embrace color, personality and clever storage for a welcoming and hardworking room
Doing laundry can be boring, mundane and a little stressful. So if there’s a way to make the room in which you do your washing and folding a little more pleasurable, wouldn’t you go for it? Here are 10 ideas from the most popular laundry room photos designers added to Houzz so far year, as measured by the number of people who saved them to their ideabooks from January through March.
9. Let the air in. Even with ventilation, laundry rooms can get pretty stuffy. This San Francisco space gets around that with a Dutch door to let in breezes and views.
8. Bring in something old. To add a little character to your space, consider an old-timey sink or other vintage piece. Paired with classic details like white Shaker cabinets and subway tile, the look will feel more collected and relaxing.
7. Have fun. OK, not everyone can put a slide in their home leading down to the laundry room and mudroom, but the idea is something to embrace. Bring a little fun to your space, whether it’s through color, pattern, accessories or, yes, a playground structure. The uplifting effect will spark much-needed joy during your next washday.
6. Consider the details. Just because it’s a laundry room that few people but you visit doesn’t mean it shouldn’t look stylish and personalized. If you’re designing a laundry room, think about how you could make your space stand out — even if it’s just to you. This detailed space includes patterned floor tile, a leafy view, an extra-large sink, pet-friendly additions, a message chalkboard and a custom mahogany arch-top door.
Terra-cotta floor tile: Lombardia 4, Tabarka Studio; apron-front sink: Shaws via Rohl; single-handle pull-down faucet: Artesso, Brizo; entry door: Glenview Doors; countertop: Caesarstone in Pebble with honed finish
Terra-cotta floor tile: Lombardia 4, Tabarka Studio; apron-front sink: Shaws via Rohl; single-handle pull-down faucet: Artesso, Brizo; entry door: Glenview Doors; countertop: Caesarstone in Pebble with honed finish
5. Don’t forget Max. A laundry room is a great space for including pet-friendly features, especially if your laundry area is located by a back or side entrance. A pet-washing station like the one pictured here is great for washing off mud, lake water or that mysterious smell your dog just rolled in.
How to Install a Dog-Washing Station
How to Install a Dog-Washing Station
4. Think multipurpose. If you have the extra space, a laundry room is great for incorporating other functions, such as craft areas, work stations, message centers and more. That way you can double up on your productivity during a busy work and laundry day.
Island countertop: walnut; perimeter countertops: Sea Grass limestone; paint: Alabaster (walls) and Frosty White (cabinets), Sherwin-Williams
Island countertop: walnut; perimeter countertops: Sea Grass limestone; paint: Alabaster (walls) and Frosty White (cabinets), Sherwin-Williams
3. Rack it up. A retractable rod may not look or sound as if it offers much assistance, but don’t discount this small addition. You can hang a lot of pieces of clothing on a hanging rod, while a pullout drying rack will always come in handy without encroaching on much space.
Cabinet and trim paint: Glacier White, Benjamin Moore; wall paint: Dolphin Fin, Behr; countertops: Fairbourne, Cambria; floor tile: Bordeaux Gris limestone, Haussmann Natural Stone; hardware: square knob in polished nickel and classic bin pull in polished nickel, Cliffside; curtain fabric: Reiman Garden in Greystone, Robert Allen
Cabinet and trim paint: Glacier White, Benjamin Moore; wall paint: Dolphin Fin, Behr; countertops: Fairbourne, Cambria; floor tile: Bordeaux Gris limestone, Haussmann Natural Stone; hardware: square knob in polished nickel and classic bin pull in polished nickel, Cliffside; curtain fabric: Reiman Garden in Greystone, Robert Allen
2. Pack it in. A tile backsplash that looks like wallpaper, pullout recycling bins for sorting clothes, a countertop for folding, and a metal shelf for hanging clothes to dry give this 4-by-12-foot room a lot of function.
1. Look up. Again, if space is limited, stop thinking horizontally and try going vertical. Stacking your appliances, extending shelving to the ceiling, and using wall space for rods and baskets will help you achieve the laundry room of your dreams, even in tight quarters.
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Homeowner’s Workbook: How to Remodel the Laundry Room
Find more guides to laundry room design in the Houzz articles archive
Other Resources on Houzz
See the latest laundry room photos
Find design pros near you
Browse laundry room products in the Shop section
Cabinet paint: similar to Santa Monica Blue, Benjamin Moore