Let’s face it, the laundry room is often the most neglected space in our homes. It’s relegated to a dark corner, cramped and uninviting, making laundry day a dreaded chore. But what if your laundry room could be a bright, organized, and even enjoyable space? Imagine transforming that dreary room into a stylish and functional area that makes laundry less of a burden.
If you’re tired of your current laundry situation and searching for inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve curated a collection of incredible laundry room ideas and makeovers to ignite your creativity and show you the amazing potential hidden within your own laundry space. Get ready to be inspired!
This Scandinavian-inspired laundry room is a true retreat! The white-washed wood paneling creates a bright and airy atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing laundry experience. And don’t miss the DIY concrete countertop – a beautiful and practical addition. Photo courtesy of HGTV.
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders! These painted cabinets, combined with open shelving and decorative touches, bring a vibrant energy to this laundry room. Ready to tackle your own cabinet painting project? Learn how to paint your own cabinets here! See more of this makeover on Centsational Girl.
Basement laundry rooms often get a bad rap, but this makeover proves they can be warm and inviting! This space received a complete facelift, transforming it from a dreary dungeon into a pleasant and functional area. This is definitely one of our favorite laundry room ideas! See more on Country Home.
More Scandinavian-inspired goodness! This laundry room exudes a sense of cleanliness and freshness. The minimalist design and light color palette create a calming and efficient space. See more inspiring laundry room designs here.
The before and after of this laundry room is truly remarkable! The “before” was sad and boring, but the “after” is a vibrant explosion of color. Who wouldn’t want to fold laundry in this cheerful space? Photo from BHG.
This laundry room started out looking like a typical 90s laundry room – functional but lacking in style. Now, it’s a stylish and modern space that’s both beautiful and practical. See more on Tatertots & Jello.
This laundry “area” was once hidden in a scary basement. Now, it has its own dedicated room, complete with colorful details and eye-catching tile. See more of this total basement makeover here.
Eye Candy: More Laundry Room Ideas
Ready for even more inspiration? Here are several more laundry room designs to spark your imagination:
Dreaming of a laundry room that doesn’t feel like a chore? Take a look at these gorgeous ideas. Even if your laundry room is currently in a dark, unfinished corner, these designs can inspire your future renovation plans.
A washer and dryer in the kitchen? Is it controversial, or simply genius? This setup maximizes space and integrates laundry into the heart of the home.
This minimalist laundry room showcases the beauty of simplicity. The sleek design and natural wood accents create a serene and stylish space.
Which features would you include in your dream laundry room? Share your ideas in the comments below!
Before and After: A Laundry Room Transformed
Witness the incredible transformation of a typical laundry room into a space you’ll actually enjoy spending time in. This makeover demonstrates the power of design and organization to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing laundry area.
This laundry room, like many, was functional but lacked visual appeal. But prepare to be amazed by the transformation! The revamped space is so inviting, you might actually look forward to doing laundry. Check out the incredible makeover and let it inspire your own laundry room renovation!
The difference is striking! The new tiling and work surface made a huge impact, while other changes were primarily cosmetic. For more photos and details on the entire laundry room renovation process, visit Twelve On Main.
DIY Laundry Room Makeover on a Budget
Discover how to create a stunning laundry room without breaking the bank! This incredible DIY makeover proves that you can achieve a stylish and functional space with some creativity and elbow grease.
One of the best things about this laundry room makeover is that the homeowners did everything themselves – and on a budget! Their dedication and creativity transformed a mundane space into a beautiful and functional laundry area.
From painting the tile floors to creating their own concrete countertops, Jenny from Little Green Notebook poured her heart into this project. She embellished the space with a variety of DIY decor projects, making the laundry room truly pop!
Explore all the projects and details that went into this incredible, budget-friendly makeover here.
Fresh and Clean Scandinavian Laundry Room
Inspired by Scandinavian design principles, this laundry room makeover prioritizes simplicity, functionality, and a light and airy aesthetic. Learn how to achieve a similar look in your own space with these helpful tips.
This laundry room makeover comes from Curbly fave Charles & Hudson! In preparation for their new baby, Timothy Dahl decided to tackle a laundry room makeover. The old space was functional in the most minimal way possible – it had a washer and dryer, but lacked space for sorting and folding. The utility sink was grimy and the room had become a messy storage closet.
The new space is bright, clean, and full of Scandinavian-inspired goodness! A new shelving system keeps supplies organized, the cleaned up sink is ready for hand-washing, and there’s plenty of space to sort, fold, and hang laundry! As for the new Energy Star rated appliances? They’re the icing on the cake!
Check out more of this makeover, including DIY projects and painting tips, on Charles & Hudson!
Lovely Laundry Room Transformation
This laundry room was lacking natural light and the function the homeowner needed. See how Bryn gave her wash-and-wear room some much-needed sophistication.
Bryn added task lighting beneath her upper cabinets and installed a wooden countertop for a work surface.
She painted her cabinets with chalkboard paint, a great texture to add to a laundry room. Bryn also glammed up the space with DIY art and pretty containers for her laundry soap.
Finally, she painted a stripe around the narrow room and installed hooks to hang air-dry-only clothing.
See more pictures of her laundry room transformation, plus a source list on her blog, Bryn Alexandra.
Big Style in a Tiny Laundry Room
Don’t let a small space limit your design dreams! This makeover demonstrates how to maximize style and functionality in even the tiniest laundry rooms.
Chrissy’s laundry room is big on style, despite being tiny (about 94 inches wide). Before the makeover, it was utilitarian but not inviting. After sewing curtains to hide the wire shelving, adding a new coat of paint, light fixture, rug, and other accessories, Chrissy’s laundry room is now cute enough to leave the door open for all to see! For more information about the makeover and projects, head on over to Shanty 2 Chic. And visit her blog Hoot Designs.
Hoot Designs – Laundry Room Makeover [Shanty 2 Chic]
Functional Laundry Room Makeover
See how fearless use of paint and smart design choices can transform a laundry room from a mere passageway into a stylish and functional space.
Stacy made over her friend Taralyn’s laundry room, and the results are dramatic. The room, a passageway off the garage and entry to the rest of the home, was well-defined as “builder grade.” After its makeover, the laundry room is now an eye-catching transition. Check it out.
Stacy’s fearless use of black paint really bumps things up. If working with such a dark color gives you a case of the sweats, Stacy has a FABULOUS tip on how to get super-crisp paint lines. To find out just what the tip is plus more pictures of the room both before and after, visit Stacy’s website, Not Just a Housewife.
Laundry Room Makeover! [Not Just a Housewife]
Laundry Room with Penny Tiles
This laundry room makeover features the unique charm of penny tiles, creating a visually stunning and unforgettable space.
Mandi from Vintage Revivals revealed her laundry room makeover and the results couldn’t be more spectacular. Unlike a typical laundry room that you hide behind closed doors, this one you’d want to show off, maybe even host parties in there. New penny round tile on the floor and slim subway tile on the wall, plus loads of new storage and counter space prove to be the winning combination. Take a look at the “after”:
For the entire story including pictures of every nook and cranny of this glorious makeover, visit Vintage Revivals.
Laundry Room Makeover: Reveal [Vintage Revivals]
A Budget Laundry Room Makeover
This laundry room makeover demonstrates how to achieve a fresh and stylish look without spending a fortune. Learn how to transform your laundry space on a limited budget.
Kelly’s washer and dryer looked kinda sad in their old living quarters. Did she paint them with a bright color to cheer them up? Nope. She just changed everything around them to make them look like a million bucks–and it only cost $125! From top to bottom–including an amazing DIY pendant light to painting the vinyl flooring–nothing was overlooked by Kelly’s keen eye and talented hands. Take a look at what her laundry room looks like now:
The drying rack to the right of the washer and dryer was snagged for $25 and the cabinet in the center of the laundry room was found at a garage sale for $20.
For more information, pictures, and links to tutorials, head on over to View Along the Way.
Laundry Room Reveal [View Along the Way]
DIY Laundry Room Hacks
Discover clever DIY hacks and organization tips to optimize your laundry room for efficiency and style.
Getting the laundry room ship-shape for spring will be a SNAP with these very clever hacks. Woodworkers can go all out with Ana White’s Laundry Basket Dresser plan, pictured above.
If you’d rather keep your tools in their chest, check out this simple idea from Craft Blog. A ‘blob’ of hot glue was used to attach clothes pins to a tiled wall to hang dry those little items that get stuck in the dryer and come out damp. (Instead of glue, I’d opt to used 3M’s hook and loop picture hanging strips, especially on drywall.)
One of the best laundry room investments I ever made was a ironing board hanger. Although it works great, it isn’t as charming as the The House of Smiths’ laundry room idea.
How about turning an IKEA BYGEL towel rod into a clever place to hang all those spray bottles that seem to collect in the laundry room? I like the little ‘catch-all’ on the right too.
Although this next entry is a store-bought item, I thought it needed to be included in our round up as it’s DIYable. Some 1″ x 2″ (or so), pulleys, doweling and rope and we’re good to go. I particularly like how this rack is elevated, unlike the fold up/fold down kind.
And now for the second half of our round up…suds and stuff!
We’ll start at the beginning: pre-treating.
Sandy takes us step by step through her recipe for laundry soap as well as her tip for storing it. In this case a glass canister with labels made out of chalkboard contact paper. Brill.
Of course, we don’t want to forget the fabric softener. Hallee hooks us up for this one. Her recipe consists of hot water, baking soda and vinegar. Her concoction even works in one of those Downy ball thingies!
DIY Laundry Room Mudroom Projects
This collection of DIY projects can transform your laundry and mudrooms into organized and stylish spaces.