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Stylish & Efficient Laundry Rooms

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Enliven your laundry area with these laundry room decor ideas, and add efficiency with smart organization strategies. Whether your have a small laundry room or an expansive space, these tips are sure to pep up and organize any size and type of laundry room.
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Laundry Revamp

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Laundry room decor doesn't have to sacrifice style for function. Savvy storage and design choices can yield a custom look that's all your own. Create a laundry room you'll love by painting the space a favorite color and hanging a few pieces of artwork.

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Handsome Cabinetry

washer dryer with built in cabinets above and hanging clothes rack

A single window once limited this laundry space's storage potential, but small cabinets came to the rescue. Without blocking out natural light, the upper cabinets add enough space to keep laundry supplies nice and tidy. A large laundry room countertop is the perfect spot for folding laundry. A tension rod in the center of the built-ins provides hanging space.

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Small Laundry Room Ideas

Do you have a laundry room with a little layout? Just take a few cues from this small laundry room and your space will be stylish and storage-smart in no time. See how we use baskets and bins to organize supplies on a built-in laundry room countertop, plus open shelving to declutter clothing care items.

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Stacked Solution

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This compact mudroom had hardly any room for a laundry—until a space-saving solution put everything in its place. Stacking the washer and dryer cut space needed for laundry in half, giving storage and work space to the kitchen. Built-in closets and laundry room cabinets give narrow storage and a smal counter space.

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Eye-Catching Patterns

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Striking wallpaper instantly defines a space, while looking trendy and playful. Choose a pattern that matches your color scheme for an effortless way to accent your laundry room's decor. A white and blue floral design keeps with the white shelves and appliances, and a piece of colorful art adds character to the efficient laundry room.

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Multipurpose Zone

laundry room with lots of cabinet storage and country sink

This handsome haven is more than just a laundry room—it's also a handy gift-wrapping area. A wood table provides plenty of room for folding clothes or wrapping gifts. Closed cabinets enable storage for project supplies such as paper, ribbon, bows, and scissors. Open shelving in the corner keeps laundry supplies close at hand.

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Compact Solutions

laundry room with bright orange barn doors

Barn doors are one of our favorite laundry room door ideas for small spaces. Sliding orange barn doors provide a seamless transition from one room to another in this laundry room design idea. By using sliding doors, there is less space taken up by swung-open doors or folded accordion doors. Thoughtful touches —like ceiling-mount lighting—make the space feel less like a closet and more like a small-scale laundry room.

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Sorting Bins

laundry room with stacked washer/dryer units and lots of organization shelves

Look for laundry room accessories like baskets, bins, boxes, shelves, and cubbies for the ultimate organization. Rolling wire laundry bins make sorting simple and effective. They roll easily under a long countertop, and wire shelves about hold supplies or delicate items. This setup also takes up no extra floor space—a real plus in a small area laundry room layout.

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Tucked Away

family room with built in washer drier in closet

This laundry room door idea tucks the area away in a closet for easy access, but also easy hiding. Just shutting the etched glass doors keeps the appliance out of sight when the space is used as a living room. A folding clothes rack can be collapsed and stored when not in use, but provides tons of hanging space when needed.

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Beautiful Built-Ins

laundry room with cabinets folding table and glass door

Built-in cabinetry boosts storage capabilities and looks beautiful in this stylish laundry room. A sliding glass door with modern hardware hides the sleek laundry room set up when not in use. Cabinets and a shelf above the appliances keep everything needed for a load of laundry in reach. Sleek laundry room countertops provide a place for sorting and folding clothes.

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Utility Zone

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Not only is this laundry room easy to navigate, but its layout makes for easy living. The sink can be put to work as a garden center, a dog-washing stand, or a place to soak clothes. A table surface for folding laundry and cabinetry above the appliances make this an ideal laundry room.

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Color Refresh

laundry room with two stacked washer and dryer with blue and white wallpaper

Using a bold color palette is an effective way to boost the aesthetic of an otherwise all-white room. The rich blue wallpaper in this stylish laundry room introduces flair in a space that's all about function. Open shelving eases the task of processing laundry. A crystal chandelier is the perfect laundry room accessory that makes the space feel mod and inviting.

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Hobby Haven

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With a few simple furnishings, this laundry room was transformed into a family-friendly office and work space. A small table in the center of the room accommodates everyone's work needs and doubles as a place for folding clothes. Open shelving and a wall-mount pegboard corrals craft and project supplies in easily accessible locations, while laundry room accessories like detergent stay hidden behind base cabinetry. 

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Contain Clutter

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Streamline your laundry process by making organization part of your routine. Start this laundry room decor idea by designating one low-profile location, such as a wide armoire, to corral regularly used items. Use bins and baskets to prevent smaller items from getting lost. Plus, using bins ensures organization—and easy access.

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A Lesson from the Kitchen

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Designed with kitchen utility in mind, this laundry room decor makes great use of space, and everything is arranged on one wall. The washer and dryer tuck under a countertop like a dishwasher, providing a workspace above for folding clothes. A large sink is on-hand for quick cleanups or soaking clothes waiting for a spin through the wash.

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Tile Backsplash

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Add an instant focal point to your laundry room with a colorful backsplash. This stylish laundry room design was made from an assortment of painted ceramic tile installed behind the sink and folding area. Blue, white, and rustic orange give this space some much-needed pizzazz without overpowering the neutral colors in the rest of the room.

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Organize with Baskets

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Use baskets to organize laundry room essentials so you can find what you need at a glance. Removable cloth liners protect the baskets from spills and can be washed as needed to keep them fresh. Store them on open shelves or on a countertop for a cute and handy display.

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Signature Touch

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These barn-style doors were topped with magnetic chalkboard paint for a customized way to close off the laundry room. A message center adds interest and practicality, plus it's a fun way for your family to communicate. Bright laundry room cabinets and a bold wallpaper make the space fun and functional.

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Storage for Tight Spaces

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Laundry room layouts are often small, so utilize every inch of available space. Because you can't afford to waste a sliver of space in a small laundry room, take storage as high as you can with custom shelving. The angled ceiling in this laundry room puts storage to the test, but well-spaced shelves allow plenty of room for stacking towels and detergent without making the area feel overcrowded.

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    1 of 19 Laundry Revamp
    2 of 19 Handsome Cabinetry
    3 of 19 Small Laundry Room Ideas
    4 of 19 Stacked Solution
    5 of 19 Eye-Catching Patterns
    6 of 19 Multipurpose Zone
    7 of 19 Compact Solutions
    8 of 19 Sorting Bins
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    10 of 19 Beautiful Built-Ins
    11 of 19 Utility Zone
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    15 of 19 A Lesson from the Kitchen
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    17 of 19 Organize with Baskets
    18 of 19 Signature Touch
    19 of 19 Storage for Tight Spaces

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