Laundry rooms are where a lot of us spend a A LOT of our time. For most laundry is a real chore and making your laundry room more functional & pretty is a really great way to help make this chore a little easier. We’ve quickly answered a few common questions about laundry rooms below and then rounded up our favourite ideas for making your laundry room SO much more functional and pretty! 😌🧺
What are must haves in a laundry room?
Of course you have your obvious must haves like a washing machine and tumble dryer but there are some other items which may not be essential, but are in our opinion, a total must have for your laundry room. For example, large laundry baskets and lots of storage are a total must as you will need all the space you can get to store clothes waiting to be washed. Another total must for your laundry room is an open shelf or a cabinet to keep all your cleaning supplies in.
What to put on laundry room walls?
This is really totally up to you and what you choose to put on your laundry room walls is what will really make the room your own. One great choice for a laundry room wall is a chalkboard or pin board, where you can put reminders and to do lists. Another really cool idea for your laundry room wall is a built in clothing rack where you can hang clean clothes etc. Finally, there are of course your standard wall decor ideas like paintings or shelves too.
What colour is best for a laundry room?
This is really dependent on both the rest of your house and the size of your laundry room. If your house has a theme for its walls it’s probably best to stick with it for the laundry room. If you have a larger laundry room you may want to incorporate some type of wallpaper or wall art on your walls in order to avoid the walls looking ‘plain’. Our favourite colours for laundry room walls are white and cream as they make the space feel bright & clean which, in our opinion, is exactly what you want in a place you will be cleaning clothes almost daily.
How to make your laundry room look better?
If you are looking for just a finishing touch to make your laundry room look nicer, there are a few main options for you to choose from. Firstly, adding large woven baskets to the room is almost always an extra-chic look for a laundry room. Another great idea for your laundry room is to switch out the big light with a warmer light colour as this will give the room a soft glow which is more pleasing to the eye.
Laundry Room Ideas
Here are all the best ideas to make your laundry room more functional and pretty:
1. Drying Rack
Such a handy feature to have in your laundry room! If you are in a big household or leave a lot of laundry to do all at once, a drying rack is such a great addition for your laundry room.
2. Hangers Rail
Love how chic and pretty yet also functional this idea is! Perfect for storing extra clothes such as shirts which need to be cleaned and you don’t want to crinkle.
3. Laundry Drawers
For those with smaller laundry rooms and need to maximise space, this is a really sleek way to add some extra storage in your laundry room.
4. Dog Bath/Shower
This is usually a mudroom idea but if you don’t have a mudroom and you do have a dog, your laundry room is another great place to put one!
5. Ironing Board Drawer
This makes an iron board extremely accessible for use and also prevents you having find a place to store it as well as the hassle of having to take it out when you want to use it.
6. Flowers + Candles
Flowers and candles are classic home decor accessories which you probably use all throughout your house already. Don’t overlook putting them in your laundry room as they truly will make the room smell so much fresher and give it a more luxurious feel which is more satisfying to be in when you are doing laundry.
7. Double Washing Machines & Dryers
There is something SO satisfying about a double utilities laundry room! 🤭✨ This is such an aesthetically pleasing look for a laundry room and will also allow you to wash & dry double the clothes at one time.
8. Under Cabinet Lights
Lighting TOTALLY sets the mood of a room and adding some under cabinet lighting to your laundry room will just make the space feel so much brighter and upbeat! Plus this means you may not have to use ‘the big light’ in your laundry room which is a real bonus if you are one of the many ‘the big light’ haters.
9. Lights + Darks Laundry Bins
Such a cool and functional idea for a laundry room! This will save you SO MUCH time splitting laundry.
10. Hidden Appliances
This is a really chic look to go for if you don’t like the look of your appliances or just want to make your laundry room look as pretty as possible! 😌💅
11. Large Woven Baskets
This is an obvious of course but one that is not to be missed! Woven baskets are not only perfect for storing all your clothes waiting to be washed but also extremely aesthetically pleasing and are something that will make your laundry room look so put together & chic.
Hope you liked these laundry room ideas and have found some inspiration for how to decorate your laundry room! Thanks for reading! 🙂
