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By the end of this list you’ll have a whole folder of laundry room ideas worth actually copying. Not just pretty ones either! Ones you could pull off this weekend.
I scrolled through hundreds of pins to put this together. Most got tossed because they looked amazing but needed a contractor and a small fortune.
The ones that made the cut are doable. Some are a weekend project. Some just need a can of paint and a Saturday afternoon.
Laundry rooms get ignored for years and then suddenly you want one that doesn’t make you sigh every time you walk in. Fair enough! It’s a room you use daily, so why not like being in it?
This list covers small closets and big dream spaces both. There’s something here whether you’re working with a single stacked unit or an entire wall to play with.
Grab a coffee and start scrolling. Something on here is going to stick with you, I promise!
LAUNDRY ROOM IDEAS
Open Shelving Storage Wall
Open shelving over the machines is my favorite swap so far. I lined mine with wood shelves and suddenly the detergent bottles look intentional instead of embarrassing.
Baskets on the lower shelves hide whatever I do not want on display. This one works in almost any layout, honestly. Even a narrow closet setup can pull this off with just two brackets.
- The five-shelf fix
- Uses basic wood boards
- No cabinet doors to slam
Farmhouse Sink Laundry Station
A farmhouse sink changes the whole feel of a laundry station. It goes deep enough for soaking a stained jersey, wide enough for actual buckets. That tracks, honestly! Who wouldn’t want a sink that pulls double duty like that?
- Deep enough for boots
- Fits under most counters
- Handles hand washables easily
Hidden Laundry Behind Cabinet Doors
Hidden laundry behind cabinet doors keeps the whole mess out of sight. I close mine and the room suddenly reads as a hallway or a pantry. Perfect for anyone who wants a machine but not a whole visible laundry vibe! It’s one of those diy these that costs almost nothing but changes everything.
Folding Counter Above Machines
A folding counter above the machines is one of those upgrades I wonder how I lived without. It lets me fold a whole load without bending over once. My back thanks me every single week for choosing butcher block over anything flimsy!
- Say goodbye to the couch pile
- Butcher block top holds up
- Counter height matches most machines
Wallpapered Laundry Nook
How cute is this wallpapered laundry nook? I finally papered mine last spring after staring at a boring closet for years. Peel and stick versions make this a low commitment project. Pick something loud since it is a small room anyway!
- Loud pattern, tiny room
- Peel and stick option available
- Covers old cabinet doors too
Sliding Barn Door Entrance
A sliding barn door instantly upgrades the entrance to any laundry space. I ditched my swinging door because it kept eating up hallway space. Now it just slides smooth and shut. It also hides the noise a little, which matters more than people admit, haha!
- No hallway swing space needed
- Track mounts to drywall
- Muffles the machine hum a bit
Pallet Wood Drying Rack
If you are looking for a diy project with real charm, a pallet wood drying rack is for you. I built mine from reclaimed wood plus a few hooks for almost nothing. Sand it down so nobody gets a splinter reaching for a towel. Cheap projects that actually look nice are rare, so I brag about this one constantly, lol!
- Basically free lumber
- Sourced from a shipping pallet
- Sanded smooth before hanging
Painted Pegboard Organizer Wall
A painted pegboard organizer wall keeps every brush, mitt and spray bottle off the counter. I painted mine to match the room so it barely reads as storage at all. Move the hooks around anytime your supplies change. That flexibility is the whole point, really.
- Rearrange it anytime
- Hooks move without new holes
- Matches any wall color
Mason Jar Detergent Dispensers
Mason jar detergent dispensers look so much nicer than plastic jugs on a shelf. Pods go in one jar, powder in another, dryer sheets tucked into a third.
Who knew glass jars could make chore day feel a little fancier?
- Bye bye plastic jugs
- Repurposed pantry jars work
- Labels wipe clean easily
Navy Blue Board Batten
Navy blue board and batten brings a little drama to a room that is usually all white. I added mine on a whim and now I cannot stop touching the texture. Pair it with brass hardware and it stops looking like a laundry room entirely!
- Moody but not dark
- Batten strips are basic pine
- Pairs well with brass hardware
Soft Yellow Sunny Laundry
Soft yellow makes any laundry room feel sunny even without a window. It is one of those laundry room color ideas that tricked my own brain into liking chore day. Who says a laundry room cannot feel cheerful? Not me!
- Sunshine without a window
- Works in windowless rooms
- Pairs nicely with white trim
Crystal Chandelier Laundry Room
A crystal chandelier over the folding table sounds excessive until you see it. It is pure luxury these territory and honestly, why not? Talk about unexpected!
- Excessive and I love it
- Small scale fixture fits low ceilings
- Pairs well with marble counters
Built-In Wood Cabinetry Suite
Built-in wood cabinetry turns a laundry room into a room you would show off. Floor to ceiling storage, a hidden hamper drawer, everything with a place. I still open mine just to admire it sometimes! This is the kind of setup that makes doing laundry feel less like punishment.
- Storage for every last sock
- Custom cabinetry to the ceiling
- Hidden hamper drawer built in
Stacked Washer Dryer Closet
A stacked washer dryer closet is one of the best very small these out there. I stacked mine, added a curtain. Gained a whole closet’s worth of floor space! It works in a hallway, a bathroom corner, even a kitchen alcove. Small spaces deserve better tricks than people give them credit for, am I right?
- Frees up a whole closet
- Bifold doors hide it fast
- Fits a hallway alcove easily
Narrow Rolling Storage Cart
A narrow rolling cart slides right between the washer and the wall. I shoved mine into that dead six inches and now it holds detergent, dryer sheets and stain sticks. It rolls out when I need it and disappears when I do not. No shame in loving a good gap filler, lol!
- Rolls out for easy access
- Slides between machine and wall
Woven Seagrass Laundry Baskets
Woven seagrass baskets are one of my favorite laundry basket ideas because they look good even half full of dirty towels. Texture hides mess in a way plastic bins never do.
They stack nicely too, so a whole family’s worth of hampers doesn’t take over a corner. Who doesn’t love that?
- Hides mess like magic
- Stacks neatly in a corner
- Handles built in for carrying
Labeled Canvas Sorting Bins
Labeled canvas sorting bins make separating whites and darks almost fun. I tagged each one after a red sock disaster ruined an entire load of whites. It is a small system that saves a wash eventually. Worth the five minutes it takes to set up, lol!
- No more pink t-shirts
- Canvas holds its shape well
