10 Laundry Room Ideas for Decoration and Organization

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Updated on September 16th, 2021

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By Tikva Morrow, Hometalk

No one likes doing laundry, especially if the laundry room is messy, bland and uninspiring. But there’s no need to fear cleaning your clothes, because you can turn a chore into a pleasure with these laundry room ideas that will add to your decor and organization.

1. Give it a paint job

Laundry room ideas
DIY Laundry Room Transformation via Hometalker Blissfully Ever After

Bring new life to your laundry room by giving it a coat of paint. Make a room bright and cheery with light colors, like the white cabinets in this sunny laundry room, or warm and peaceful, using darker or more earthy tones. Create the atmosphere you want, and make laundry time enjoyable.

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2. Put in a countertop 

Countertop Remodeled Laundry Room via Hometalker Karen
Countertop Remodeled Laundry Room via Hometalker Karen

In most laundry rooms, you need all the space you can get, and losing precious counter space to your washer and dryer is a waste! Instead, install a solid countertop, high enough to cover your laundry machines, so that you can use that space for your laundering tasks.

3. Choose a design style

Farmhouse Laundry Room via Hometalker Knick of Time Interiors
Farmhouse Laundry Room via Hometalker Knick of Time Interiors

If you’re looking for a quick way to add design to your space, choose a theme and add decor that fits it, like in this farmhouse-styled laundry room. Once you have a central idea, finding the right details can be as easy as repurposing an old shutter, arranging some flowers or adding a vase of seashells.

4. Put up some shelves

Laundry Room Reveal via Hometalker Simplicity in the South
Laundry Room Reveal via Hometalker Simplicity in the South

Tiered levels of shelves are the perfect place to line up some well-labeled, sturdy baskets for dirty or clean colors, whites, delicates, towels and linens. With proper space and meticulous tagging, you’ll never have to worry about separated sock pairs again!

5. Hang a chic chandelier

Laundry Room Makeover via Hometalker From My Front Porch to You
Laundry Room Makeover via Hometalker From My Front Porch to You

Dim lighting is a common dilemma in basement laundry rooms, and it can really bring down your mood and deplete your productivity. Add a funky lamp or a chic chandelier and brighten up your space and make it functional and fashionable.

6. Add helpful receptacles

Wall Mounted Lint Bin via Hometalker A Prudent Life
Wall Mounted Lint Bin via Hometalker A Prudent Life

The key to keeping your laundry room organized is proper waste disposal. Get rid of floating wads of lint and used and wrinkled dryer sheets by mounting a classy, labeled lint bin on your laundry room wall. With the right colors and font, a bin could even add to your decor!

7. Make a spot for everything

Weekend Laundry Room Makeover via Hometalker Start at Home
Weekend Laundry Room Makeover via Hometalker Start at Home

With a good amount of planning and forethought, you can arrange your laundry room so that everything has a proper place, from baskets to machines to detergents. Try adding a made-to-fit storage bench like this one for a unique laundry room layout that’s perfect for you!

8. Add a folding table

DIY Folding Table and Basket Storage via Hometalker Pinterest Addict
DIY Folding Table and Basket Storage via Hometalker Pinterest Addict

If you have empty space in your laundry room, build your own folding table to add a clean clothing care center for your laundry needs. Try this great tutorial for a DIY folding table to add some style and function!

9. Hang a display shelf

Happy Aqua Blue Laundry Room via Hometalker Unskinny Boppy
Happy Aqua Blue Laundry Room via Hometalker Unskinny Boppy

Add a decorative display shelf for colorful decor and interesting design. The right display shelves can be fabulously decorative and also add storage space. This laundry room has a storage shelf that doubles as a display for a stained glass mural!

10. Bring in plants

Country Cottage Laundry Room via Hometalker DesignDreams by Anne
Country Cottage Laundry Room via Hometalker DesignDreams by Anne

Keep your laundry room from getting drab by bringing in some vibrant plant life. A small tree, a potted plant or a few small succulents are all great ways to add a little texture and color to your work space.

Even without the same software for laundries, you can now enjoy your organized laundry room. Check out more organization tips on Hometalk’s organizing topic page.

About Tikva Morrow and Hometalk
Tikva Morrow is the editor for Hometalk, the largest home and garden social network on the web. Millions of homeowners and professionals use Hometalk to share their knowledge and find credible information and sources of inspiration.

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