Beautiful laundry rooms
30 Best Laundry Rooms - Lovely & Functional Laundry Room Ideas
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Function paired with personality.
By Brittany Cost | Chairish
Tessa Neustadt
With a little effort, the laundry room can be just as stylish and organized as the rest of the house. From painted cabinetry and detailed tilework to unique hardware and storage baskets, these 30 beautiful laundry rooms offer plenty of inspired ideas for transforming your laundry room into a standout space you'll want to show off to guests.
Stephen Karlisch
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Bright Shades of Gray
Here, Denise McGaha Interiors created a calming laundry room grounded in shades of white and pale gray.
Stacey Brandford
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Mixed Patterns
Creative wallpaper contrasts with patterned marble tiles in this fresh space by Alexandra Naranjo Design.
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Indulging in Geometry
In this laundry area, Stefani Stein Inc. used detailed, cement tile to craft a compelling design.
Jeff Cate
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Natural Wood
For a Hudson Valley vacation home, Magdalena Keck Interior Design outfitted the laundry room in natural wood from Aspen.
Andrea Cipriani Mecchi
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Farmhouse Neutrals
Geometric wallpaper gives a boost of energy to this laundry room in a modern farmhouse. Design by Michele Plachter Design.
Christopher Stark Photography
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Azure Landscapes
In this space from Dina Bandman Interiors, vivid blue wallcoverings are complemented by natural wood colors and gray patterned floor tiles.
Jim Tschetter
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Glossy Cabinetry
For this laundry room, Dresner Design created a large, comfortable space where chores can be easily accomplished.
Werner Straube
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Serene Neutrals
Healthy plants and woven baskets contribute to a clean, natural vibe in this room from Studio Brunstrum.
Laura Hull
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Country Charm
In a Tennessee-style farmhouse, Tim Barber Ltd. designed a laundry room that opens up to the outdoors.
Tria Giovan
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Greenhouse Effect
The wooden walls of this laundry room by Michael G. Imber, Architects are painted mint green for a chic, soothing effect.
Rett Peek
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Minimalist Influences
In this country house, a neutral-hued back kitchen and laundry by Casey Sarkin Interior Design, Luna Inc. takes advantage of ample space.
Julie Soefer Photography
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Neutral Palette
Complementary neutrals in a design from Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP.
David Whittaker
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Baby Blue
A laundry room from Douglas Design Studio uses vivid blue cabinetry to make a statement.
Werner Straube
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Mixed Use
This laundry room from Elizabeth Drake is also an art studio.
Peter Rymwid Photography
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Organic Accents
Woven baskets and plants bring warmth to a space from Valerie Grant Interiors.
Roger Davies Photography
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Ranch-Style Chic
A ranch house renovation from Tim Barber Ltd. relies on natural wood and black accents to round out the calm, minimalist design.
Paul Dyer
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Posh Pairings
Red wall tiles and black-and-white patterned floor tile feels posh in this streamlined laundry room/mudroom from Jeff King & Company.
Stoffer Photography Interiors
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Open & Airy
An airy, calming laundry area from Ash Street Interiors.
Tim Proctor Associates
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Country Influence
A country-style laundry area from Diane Burgoyne Interiors features an eclectic mix of patterns and textiles.
Eric Roth Photography
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Pattern Play
Eclectic wallcoverings create a fun, unique environment in a space from Liz Caan & Co.
Emily Jenkins Followill
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Green Elements
Green cabinetry provides an interesting touch to this multifunctional space from Historical Concepts.
Bernard André
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Detailed Design
This laundry room from TRG Architecture + Interior Design features gray wood cabinetry and a deluxe sink.
Michelle Drewes
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Lighting Effects
In a modern Californian farmhouse by PepperJack Interiors, innovative lighting fixtures add a tasteful effect to this laundry room.
Vance Fox
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Deep Blue
Rich blue cabinetry stands out in a laundry room by E. Esposito Interiors.
Brad Knipstein Photography
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Elevated Environment
In this sparse laundry room by Staprans Design, marble countertops and a chic basket are interesting and unexpected.
Neil Rashba
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Natural Inspirations
In this laundry and craft room from Amanda Webster Design, Inc., gorgeous natural woods contribute to a soft, calming ambience.
Dan Piassick
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Paris Je T'Aime
Creative, Parisian-inspired wallcoverings are an unconventional backdrop for this laundry room from BettyLou Phillips.
Jessica Delaney
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Storage-Focused Space
For a space by Justine Sterling Design that combines a kids' art studio, mudroom, and laundry area, baskets help create a wealth of storage options.
Nancy Elizabeth Hill
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Pale Colors
Blue-toned cabinets complement a cool stone floor in this laundry area by Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC.
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Pet-Friendly
Wesley-Wayne Interiors included custom dog housing in this elegant laundry area.
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Brittany Cost | Chairish Brittany Cost is an editor at Chairish who writes about beautiful objects, unique interiors, and the impact of history on contemporary design.
13 Beautiful Laundry Rooms - Decorating Ideas for Laundry Rooms
Laundry rooms are often the last spaces to get a much-needed refresh in the home, but we believe it’s essential to make yours both beautiful and functional.
All you need is a little laundry room decor to spruce up the room and give it new life.
From heavy-patterned wallpaper to gorgeous cabinetry and inspiration for multipurpose use, the following 13 laundry rooms are sure to spark your creativity and help you turn your utilities room into an efficient, well-designed space that represents your family’s style and needs. Who knows, it might just become your new secret oasis.
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Low Country Luxury
Helen Norman
Jacksonville, Florida–based designer Andrew Howard brought a storied South Carolina estate back to life last year, and its laundry room ended up topping our Best VERANDA Rooms of 2019 list.
This room is the perfect blend of traditional and trendy, with earthy cabinetry (Pearle Green by Benjamin Moore), gold fixtures, and Studio Four wallpaper inspired by the intricate tile work of Morocco. And yet, it all feels subtly southern!
Although there was plenty of space to separate the washer and dryer, stacking them on top of each other allowed for even more storage to help everything have a place in this home.
These gorgeous Chesapeake Tile & Marble floors tie the whole room together, bringing a lovely balance of feminine and masculine design.
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Multipurpose Magic
Julie Soefer
This laundry room is perfect for the home cook, caffeine aficionado, or frequent entertainer who is light on extra space. Houston-based designer Marie Flanigan says it was essential to incorporate all the functionality of a larger home into her 500-square-foot guest house, but this design would translate well for anyone looking to maximize space.
“I wanted a place where our guests could feel perfectly at home and have their every need met, all within the same space,” Flanigan says. “A closet, compact utility room, and a fully stocked pantry and bar are cleverly hidden behind a wall of cabinetry. When closed, the tranquility of the bedroom space is restored — and you would never know what lies on the other side.
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Stunning and Sturdy
Marie Flanigan Interiors
Flanigan has more space to work with in this second laundry room project. But this room is more than just a pretty face — it’s designed to be durable for any mess that comes its way.
“There’s no reason a space made for everyday tasks, like a laundry room, can’t be beautiful. For this room, I focused on choosing finishes and materials that will withstand wear and tear,” Flanigan says. “Virginia Mist granite countertops lend strength to the muted cabinetry and antique brass fixtures.”
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Keep Your Enemies Closer
Erica George Dines
This beautiful charcoal washer/dryer duo actually found its proper place in designer Susan Ferrier’s closet. She worked closely with Calais McGuinness of California Closets to make this room as functional — and fashionable — as possible.
After analyzing Ferrier’s schedule, McGuinness decided storing the washer and dryer in Ferrier’s closet in the same space where she picks out her clothes every day made the most sense for her. Gorgeous curtains utilized throughout the rest of the closet are a simple solution for hiding the stacked washer and dryer, allowing them to blend in with the rest of the space. Now there’s no excuse not to toss in a load at the end of the day, no matter how much you despise doing laundry!
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A Place for Dreamers
Kate Walker Design
"I wanted to have a laundry that didn’t feel like a utility space, hence the artwork,” says Kate Walker, of Kate Walker Design, based in Victoria, Australia. “It makes it a really considered room, one that’s beautiful to be in, and I get lost in that painting when taking care of the boring laundry duties!”
Walker says designing this ever-important space for her home meant prioritizing function, as this space wasn’t exactly massive.
It also serves as the family entrance and mudroom, where shoes, school bags, and sports gear often find their homes, so built-in storage space was essential for her laundry room.
Walker says she personally loves having a washer and dryer separated by a sink so that you can take the clothes out of the washing machine and into the sink to sort before tossing items into the dryer or hanging them up to dry. She also has a built-in drying room, which is ideal for those with busy schedules who don’t typically have time during the day to take washing off the line.
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Hidden Gem
Christopher Theurer
Leave it to iconic French designer Jean-Louis Deniot to masquerade this bar and laundry room in a client's Parisian pied-à-terre as a true work of art. He playfully described this gold-and-silver-leafed space “a mini nightclub.”
The machines and soap are hidden behind the lower doors, while the upper doors hide the booze and all the glasses,” explains Deniot in our January/February 2020 issue.
Whether you’re working within a smaller space, second home, or are just looking to utilize more space for entertaining, opting for a statement room that doubles as both a bar and laundry room is quite a stunning solution to any and all of these problems.
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Gardener's Getaway
Heidi Geldhauser Harris
Atlanta-based designer Clary Bosbyshell lets her laundry room double as a potting room for arranging and planting flowers.
“Because laundry is not my most favorite chore, I wanted to make my laundry room a beautiful place,” Bosbyshell says. “I wallpapered the room, then added cabinetry and new hardware to have a place for storage. I love having a sink because the space can then double as my flower-arranging room as well.”
There’s also plenty of room for your favorite furry friend to lounge nearby as you sort laundry or dream up a new bouquet for the dining room.
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Farmhouse Fresh
David Hillegas
This charming, rustic laundry room belongs to Heather Chadduck Hillegas, of Heather Chadduck Interiors in Birmingham, Alabama.
“It seemed appropriate to decorate with black and white in the laundry room of our 100-year-old farmhouse,” she says. “The custom concrete sink was designed especially for the space and makes the narrow room more functional.”
The elegant sconces are original to the house, while Hillegas used Peter Fasano’s chicken wire “coup” wallpaper on the ceiling and as curtains. And no farmhouse laundry room is complete without an oversize sink!
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Flawless Folds Await
Lindsay Salazar/The Fox Group
This stunning laundry room was designed by the Fox Group out of Holladay, Utah, and is perfect for those who seek immaculately folded sheets, towels, and tees. Now there’s plenty of space to achieve those elusive perfect corners with your fitted sheets!
Cara Fox says the inspiration behind the room was not only to update a drab space, but to keep it timeless.
“We wanted it to feel as if some elements of the room, like the whimsical blue penny tile, could have been there forever to bring that fun and timeless vintage feel into the space,” Fox says.
This room was designed around the penny tile, with Schumacher wallpaper in Katsura Stripe giving the room a crisp, serene feel. Fox warms up the space with unlacquered brass fixtures and finished it with elegant yet understated Carrara marble on the countertops to prevent the other design elements from competing with each other.
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Style and Substance
Meera Pendrad/First Sense Interiors
Most of us can agree with Meera Pendrad, of First Sense Interiors, when she says she wanted to design a laundry room that actually got her excited to spend time in the space (even if it was to do laundry). It was also important for her to make the most of an odd, narrow room.
“Too many utility rooms are unloved and stark as people think they are just a room for chores,” the Nottingham, England–based designer says. “But isn’t that the very reason they should be pretty rooms, so chores don’t feel like chores?”
Pendrad also had a long hanging rack installed along the wall of the room to ensure she’d have plenty of space to hang-dry clothes.
Extra storage and shelving ensure there’s plenty of room to keep the rest of the house organized, while fresh flowers, gold fixtures, and gorgeous Mistral countertops offer a bright and airy feel.
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Natural Beatuy
Lucy McCall
This serene space was designed by Shea McGee of Studio McGee, based in Salt Lake City.
“The client wanted a lot of natural light to flood the space, so first we started with these beautiful, large windows,” McGee says. “The whole home was done in neutral, warm tones, and we wanted to bring that through to the laundry room for a softer moment.”
McGee says they brought functionality and efficiency to the room with plenty of storage and counter space, while instilling visual interest by separating upper cabinets with open shelving to display vintage art work and laundry essentials in glass jars. The family's hamper slides perfectly underneath a countertop instead of being in the way.
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Retro Retreat
Tessa Neustadt
Emily Henderson of L.A.-based Emily Henderson Design says having a “jumping off” piece is always nice to easily navigate a design. In her case, it was the retro plaid blue tile that set the tone for establishing her laundry room as a peaceful, breezy space with a vintage feel.
“When it comes to designing laundry rooms, I like to keep things calm and light because doing laundry is anything but those things,” says Henderson. “So, keeping the color palette light with hits of blue — my favorite color — was an easy choice. Then from there, you need to think about organization. I worked with the wonderful people at California Closets for my current laundry room, which made all the difference in maximizing the space."
Thinking through your storage needs, or consulting with an expert, is a great way to ensure your laundry room will meet your needs.
Henderson proves your laundry room can also be a fun place to showcase art, bringing in more vibrance and color.
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Patterned Paradise
Caren Alpert
This bright and cheery laundry room was designed by Lisa McDennon of Lisa McDennon Design. The Orange County, California–based designer says dreaming up this room was a true battle of the sexes.
The clients for this Laguna Beach design project agreed on everything design-wise, except the use of heavy pattern and wallpaper, so this beautiful laundry room got to be the wife’s heavy-patterned, wallpapered paradise! The laundry room is the perfect place to experiment with pattern and color, whether you're content with your personal style or exploring your tastes.
“I think anyone would love to spend time doing laundry in this space,” McDennon says. “The vaulted ceilings, the beautiful light pouring into the steel and glass window, and the layering of the soft and bold patterns really coordinate well with each other without overwhelming this fairly small space.
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Laundries - 55 best photo ideas for designing a laundry room in an apartment and a house Yuliya Galkina and Yuliya Belyaeva
Inspiration for home comfort: modern-style separate laundry room with inset sink, flat fronts, beige fronts, beige backsplash, beige walls, tumble dryer on top of the washing machine and beige worktop
Townhouse by the Bay
Maxim Maximov
Pictured is a medium sized rustic detached direct laundry with flat fronts, beige fronts, acrylic stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain stoneware flooring, with washer and dryer next to it, gray floor and black tabletop
Photoshoot Apartment on Angara
Badyaeva Maria
For the family that lives in this apartment, thanks to the large area, it was possible to create a beautiful space in every corner.
Fresh design idea: modern style laundry room with tumble dryer - great interior photo
Wellhouse apartment complex
Special-style
Fresh design idea: modern style corner laundry room with sink, flat facades, beige facades, with a tumble dryer on a washing machine, brown floor and white countertop - excellent photo of the interior
Design association Unicum.
Gorproekt
Fresh design idea: loft-style laundry room is a great interior photo
In Keeping With Tradition
Meadowlark Design+Build
This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.
dogs dream
Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC
this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.
Greenlea
Visbeen Architects
A fresh design idea for a medium-sized country-style detached, parallel laundry room with recessed panel fronts, white fronts, quartz countertops, white walls, slate floors, washer and dryer next to it, with a blue floor and a white countertop - an excellent photo of the interior
Industrial Chic
Amy Storm & Company
We basically squeezed this into a closet, but wow does it deliver! The roll out shelf can expand for folding and ironing and push back in when it's not needed.
The wood shelves offer great linen storage and the exposed brick is a great reminder of all the hard work that has been done in this home! Joe Kwon
San Jose Modern Traditional
Cathie Hong Interiors
This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Home Renovation, Boston, MA
kelly mcguill home
kyle caldwell
Stylish design: direct country-style versatile room with semi-recessed sink (with front edge), open fronts, white fronts, white walls, brick floor, with a washer and dryer next to it and a white countertop - the latest trend0003
BALCON
Design idea: contemporary style laundry room with tumble dryer on the washing machine
Apartment in Khamovniki
YU Dsgn Julia Galkina and Yuliya Belyaeva
Inspiration for home comfort: a separate laundry room in a modern sink , flat facades, beige facades, beige backsplash, beige walls, with a dryer on a washing machine and a beige countertop
Photoshoot Apartment on Angara
Badyaeva Maria
For the family that lives in this apartment, thanks to the large area, it was possible to create a beautiful space in every corner.
Fresh design idea: modern style laundry room with tumble dryer - great interior photo
Wellhouse apartment complex
Special-style
facades, beige facades, with a tumble dryer on a washing machine, brown floors and white countertops - great interior photo
Number 16- Laundry
Jess Hunter Interior Design
The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Inspired by home comforts, contemporary style medium-sized parallel versatile room with overhead sink, shaker-style fronts, quartz agglomerate countertops, gray splashback, glass tile splashback, white walls, concrete floor, with washer and dryer next to it, white countertops, turquoise fronts and gray floors
City Condo in the Sky
HSH Interiors
Inspiration for home comfort: a modern small straight storage closet with white fronts, white walls, a tumble dryer on a washer, beige floors, white countertops, flat fronts and light parquet flooring
Woodland Hills
Levi Design Build
Pictured: Medium sized modern style straight versatile room with inset sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, limestone flooring and washing machine and dryer nearby
Atherton, CA Contemporary Elegance
K.
G.Bell Construction
No space for a full laundry room? No problem! Hidden by closet doors, this fully functional laundry area is sleek and modern.
Inspiration for home comfort: contemporary style small straight pantry with washer dryer, sink sink, flat cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls
Our Sanctuary
G&M Craftsman Cabinets
When the collaboration between client, builder and cabinet maker comes together perfectly the end result is one we are all very proud of. The clients had many ideas which evolved as the project was taking shape and as the budget changed. Through hours of planning and preparation the end result was to achieve the level of design and finishes that the client, builder and cabinet expect without making sacrifices or going over budget. Soft Matt finishes, solid timber, stone, brass tones, porcelain, feature bathroom fixtures and high end appliances all come together to create a warm, homely and sophisticated finish.
