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27 Laundry Room Shelving Ideas for an Organized Space

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Zakhar (aka Zee)

January 16, 2022

Nothing eases the mind quite like an orderly, well-organized laundry space. If you’re looking to add storage, there are tons of laundry room shelving ideas to choose from.

Open shelves, cabinetry, custom-built shelves, and built-ins are great examples as they help maximize every last inch of any space that you may have. However, they all have their own unique look. Open shelves, for instance, keep everything on display and easily accessible. This provides a glorious opportunity to showcase your personality through décor accents. Cabinets, on the other hand, let you hide any unappealing products away from view. Whatever laundry room shelving ideas you pick, they all serve the same function: to keep everything neat, tidy, and accessible.

When it comes to shelving styles, you can select from a myriad of styles ranging from modern to farmhouse, or wooden, tempered, and metal materials.

We’ve gathered 27 laundry room shelving ideas that will make this unavoidable task less of a bore.

01 of Chunky Shelves for the Win

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02 of Incorporate Multiple Shelving Options

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03 of Try an UnconventionalShade

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The majority of homeowners settle on white or gray cabinets for their laundry rooms. Why not choose a colorful hue instead? Without these cheerful blue cabinets, this laundry space would look average at best, but this blue hue brings new life to this space. Light-toned wooden shelves in between the slew of blue charmingly contrasts the blue, while the wicker baskets and plant vase create a uniform finish.

04 of Inject Pops of Color with Floating Shelves

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05 of Create Contrast

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The boldness of the black appliances juxtaposes the wooden cabinets overhead for an inviting laundry room. The pink undertones present in the cabinetry evokes a soft vibe that manages to feel warm at the same time. Décor laid out on two open shelves elevates the charm of this farmhouse laundry room.

06 of White Everything

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Although this room is small, painting the brick wall, shiplap, furniture, and ceilings bright white gives it a sense of airiness and spaciousness. Closed cabinets offer ample storage space, which goes a long way in de-cluttering the wooden countertop for an expansive, tidy look and invoking a sense of calm in the space.

07 of Modern Farmhouse Meets Industrial

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This cool neutral laundry room comes fitted with sufficient storage space. The addition of a corner open shelf solely serves an aesthetics need. Cool gray paint on all the cabinets complements the steel washing machine for a unified look, while the brick backsplash and patterned floor tile setting the perfect backdrop.

08 of Blend with The Surrounding Cabinets

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The abundance of white on the cabinets, drawers, open shelves, brick wall, and even the appliances would have seemed boring without the black and white Moroccan inspired rug. Style the open shelves with colorful décor accents or even potted plants to break the monochromatic space up a bit.

09 of Pay Attention to the Entire Space

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To safeguard your wooden shelves against looking like they don’t belong in your laundry room, use similar materials throughout the space. In this modern farmhouse laundry room, wooden elements are also incorporated in the barn door and countertop for a cohesive finish. Whenever your laundry room isn’t in use, slide the barn door closed for a crisp look.

10 of Consider Antique-Inspired Pieces

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11 of Mix it Up

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This compact space combines various laundry room shelving ideas such as open shelves and closed cabinets. Painting the cabinets gray fosters a visually cleaner space, while open shelves offer a decorative view. A dark-toned framed sign hanging adjacent to the dark-toned open shelves brings the whole look together.

12 of Casual and Dynamic

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Curate a warm and inviting space by opting for rich, wooden shelves. Choose contrasting wall hues, like the crisp white shiplap used in this fresh laundry room, for the golden brown shelves to stick out more. Install them asymmetrically for a less formal yet interesting look.

13 of Function Over Everything

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Most homeowners use their floating shelves for purely aesthetics purposes, but you don’t have to. Store your clean laundry, stain remover, and laundry detergent on it instead. As long as you neatly arrange them, it should still invoke the same effect as stylized open shelves.

14 of Pull Inspiration From the Past

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For a distinct look, select a unique furniture piece as your shelving. This neutral-themed room features a chic cottage cabinet that’ll transport you back to the olden days. A wall-mounted open shelf and the cart between appliances, both in contrasting rustic wood, adds even more space to the room’s abundant storage options.

15 of Create a Focal Point

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Steal attention away from your floating shelf with an enchanting wallpaper. This wall combines two types of treatments—a floral wallpaper and white paneling— to turn it into an attention-grabbing accent wall. The two baskets atop the shelves coordinate with the wallpaper, wooden shelves, vase, and sign framing for a cohesive appearance.

16 of A Neutral Color Palette

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Embrace existing décor style through your shelves. This laundry room already embodies a modern farmhouse finish, with its subway tiles, black light fixtures, and rustic wood accents. Since black and white hues are farmhouse staples, the two floating shelves are painted a bright white and filled with some potted plants to soften the highly contrasting look.

17 of Create a Statement

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For an impactful statement, fill your floating shelves to the brim with both functional and décor pieces. This room’s shelves are packed with laundry essentials, galvanized buckets, wicker baskets, and a few accent pieces that instantly attract attention. The white walls let the wooden shelves and their décor pop.

18 of Add as Much Storage as Possible

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Most laundry rooms are compact, which means they get cluttered often. To work around this, consider maximizing every last inch of your space. In this soothing laundry room, the base cabinets, floating shelves, and wall-mounted cabinets curate an organized environment while a handful of houseplants adds to the room’s fresh vibe.

19 of Focus on Aesthetics

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The impeccable styling of this room will have you wanting to do laundry every day! The feature wall is covered in an intriguing textured wallpaper, with the remaining walls coated in calming blues. Light brown hues scattered throughout the space through the bamboo baskets, artwork frames, pet bed, and artificial pampas grass visually lifts up the space, while complementing the wallpaper.

20 of Cement a Style

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Spread a little farmhouse cheer in your laundry room, even if your home isn’t decorated in the farmhouse aesthetic. The two light-toned floating shelves are custom-built to fit seamlessly into this tight corner. The black and white color palette, coupled with the vintage galvanized metal canisters instills a modern farmhouse vibe.

21 of Use it For Decoration

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Fill unused wall space with a single floating shelf even if you already have ample storage space. Then spruce it up with décor to showcase your style. Here, three potted plants and white vases infuse personality and a fresh pop of color to the whitewashed brick wall.

22 of Be Distinct

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Looking for a fun and whimsical look? Consider a unique storage solution like this adorable arched hutch. The closed cabinets safely store unsightly cleaning products away from view, while the open shelves offering the perfect display spot for décor pieces. Labeling the baskets and plastic canisters makes it even easier to find exactly what you’re looking for.

23 of Keep it at a Minimal

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Mounting shelves just above the washing machine keeps your laundry essentials within reach. Wall-mounted floating shelves introduce additional storage without eating up precious floor space, making them ideal for tight spaces. To avoid the clutter associated with open shelves, keep just a few items on display and store the rest in closed cabinetry.

24 of Such a Fresh Space

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The sea of baby blue in this airy laundry room evokes a cheery and vibrant vibe. If your room has the space for it, install a number of storage solutions ranging from open shelves, lower cabinets, and wall-mounted ones. This helps free up your countertops, keeping them clear for sorting and folding laundry.

25 of Make Use of Various Storage Solutions

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Custom-built shelves furnish this bare space and impart extra storage. Since open shelves can become messy fast, woven baskets let you group similar products and knickknacks together. The bamboo baskets also lend some texture and an organic touch, and complement the brown tones of the vintage wallpaper.

26 of Take a Cue From Existing Style

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What’s a fabulous way to inject style into this minimalist-inspired laundry room than with sleek shelves? Mixing laundry essentials with décor accents makes for a functional yet alluring room. The effortlessly chic shelves also complement the room’s simplistic Scandinavian style.

27 of Display Your Precious Finds

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Rather than using your floating shelves for increasing storage space, why not showcase some beautiful décor accents instead? In this laundry room, chunky wooden shelves hold framed signs, potted greenery, and candle holders, transforming this purely functional space into a visually stunning one.

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(Image credit: deVol Kitchens, HW Interiors, Kate Marker Interiors)

The laundry room shelving ideas you implement in your space will play a big part in the way the room functions, whether you're designing the space from scratch or trying to make an existing one more functional, 

The right shelf setup can offer easy access to the various stain removers, detergents, and fabric softeners required for a proper load of laundry, making wash day more efficient (and who doesn't want that?). Plus, laundry room shelving can also offer a chance to infuse your space with a little style. Think: glass jars filled with laundry crystals or a vase with fresh flowers. 

Here, we've rounded up some of the best laundry room shelving ideas so that you can add them to your laundry room ideas wishlist.

Laundry room shelving ideas

If you're planning a laundry room makeover, give shelving the consideration it's due. Laundry room shelving is a key component to the space. Better still, shelving can be both practical and pretty. Take a cue from the designs below. 

1. Choose laundry room floating shelves for a streamlined look

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'Integrating function, laundry room organization and beautiful design was our mission in a space which is not generally known for aesthetics,' says Lisa Hynes of HW Interiors , who designed the room above for the 2021 Palm Beach Decorator Showhouse. 'So we've applied a mix of unexpected materials in practical ways.' 

That includes the floating, wood-toned open laundry room shelving. The sleek look adds a modern, elevated style to a hardworking space. 

2. Add laundry room cabinets and shelves

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Both shelves and cabinets are ideal laundry room storage ideas for different reasons, so why not include both? Chicago's Kate Marker Interiors combined shelving and cabinetry in a client laundry room, above. 'Closed storage with bins or a canvas rolling cart for gathering laundry can keep things neat and tidy,' says Marker, while open laundry room shelving offers easy access to your most-used items. 

3. Add a laundry room hanging rack

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If you have the space for it, one of our favorite laundry room upgrades is to add a hanging rack along with your shelving, like in this room by Whittney Parkinson Design . A rack makes it extra-convenient to hang up your clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer, preventing wrinkles, and can sit below laundry room shelving for super-efficient space saving. Though a clothing bar is technically not a shelf, you'll have to incorporate it at the same time you're planning cabinetry and other storage.  

4. Display stylish essentials

(Image credit: Stoffer Photography Interiors / Grand Tradition Homes / Kate Marker Interiors)

If there's one drawback to open laundry room shelving, it's that it can quickly look cluttered. If you have aesthetic goals for your laundry room shelving as well as functional ones, choose laundry supplies that look good on display.

Glass jars can be used to house soaps and powder detergents, and neutral-colored wool dryer balls look like decor when stashed in a pretty basket, like in the space above by Grand Tradition Homes and Kate Marker Interiors.

'A laundry room should have a way to store or display cleaning supplies in a convenient and eye-pleasing manner,' says Marker. 'Woven baskets to corral detergent pods and stain removers provide texture in open spaces.'

Our motto: if it makes doing the laundry more enjoyable, it's well worth the effort.  

5. Use freestanding laundry shelving

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If you have counter space in your laundry room and don't want to go through the hassle of hanging shelves on the walls, try standing a small bookcase or shelving unit on top of your laundry room counter instead. This will create vertical storage space without the need to break out the drill and stud-finder.

To enhance the aesthetic and achieve an intentional look, paint the shelves to match the walls. 

6. Try a bar with hooks as a shelving idea

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Who says you can't get creative in a functional space? If you're looking for an out-of-the-box laundry room shelving idea, why not try a hanging rail with hooks? Hanging rails, like the one above from Rejuvenation , typically come with sets of hooks and cups that can hold items like stain sticks, detergent pods, lint rollers, delicates bags, and clothes brushes. 

7. Edit what's stored on your shelves

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If you're combining laundry room shelving with laundry room cabinet ideas and laundry room closet ideas, be intentional about what gets stored where.

'Clients usually have a strong opinion as to their preference for closed cabinets versus open shelves, and we design accordingly,' says interior designer Kathleen Walsh , who's behind this ultra-organized laundry room. 'A good hybrid is to think of keeping one set of your go-to detergents, solutions, and tools out in the open and within easy reach of the washer and dryer. Leave an extra shelf or two open for some décor and functional items. The rest, like the extra paper towels, the stored bottle of bleach, etc., can live behind closed doors. Ironing too is either out and ready or hidden away.'

8. Hang a laundry maid

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If you're looking for small laundry room ideas, try incorporating the fifth wall, AKA the ceiling, into your laundry room shelving plans. A laundry maid, which is a drying rack that's suspended from the ceiling, offers a spot to dry anything that can't go in the tumble dryer, as well as a place to store hangers for easy access.  

9. Add a dual-purpose shelf

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If you're short on space and want to maximize the efficiency of your laundry room, look for a shelf that pulls double duty. 

'Open laundry room shelving creates depth and dimension while also serving as storage, which is perfect for this laundry room nook. It was also a great way to add in hanging bar for clothing, making it extra multi-functional,' says Kate Lester, who designed the laundry room nook, above.

10. Free up space for a countertop

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If you tend to store all of your detergents, fabric softeners and stain removers on top of your washer and dryer, then one of the best reasons to install laundry room shelving is to free up that space. It'll increase your organization and efficiency tenfold. 

Once you have your laundry essentials stashed away on a shelf, you can then add a laundry room countertop above your washer dryer, which makes a convenient space for folding laundry or storing laundry baskets, a la this laundry room by San Francisco's Eye for Pretty Design.   

11. Choose built-in laundry room shelving

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If you're after longstanding quality and a high-end look, consider built-in shelves, like in the above laundry room by The Fox Group .  This extra large utility room provides space for desks underneath the shelves, but if you're working with a smaller room, build your cabinets on top of your washer/dryer, sink, or a set of drawers. 

12. Stash pet supplies

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Laundry and utility rooms often double as the dog's room. If this is the case in your home, laundry room shelving is the perfect spot to stash pet essentials, like food and toys. But if you do it, take a cue from Elizabeth Gill Interiors and store them in simple glass jars for a clean look. 

'I styled the shelves to be both human and dog friendly,' says Gill, who designed the laundry room, above, for a show house. 'The dog treats and toys are on full display in these pretty glass canisters. '

How deep should shelves be in a laundry room? 

Above all else, laundry room shelving needs to be practical. If you're wondering how deep shelves in your laundry room should be, consider how you'll use them. If you simply be storing bottle of laundry detergent and boxes of fabric softener, a 10in-12in shelf will work just fine. However, if you'd like to use storage bins or stash laundry baskets, you'll need a shelf at least 18in deep. 

Kaitlin Madden Armon is a writer and editor covering all things home. Her work has appeared in Real Homes, Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, Refinery29, Modern Luxury Interiors, Wayfair, The Design Network, and lots more. She graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in journalism and currently lives in Connecticut with her husband, three kids, and black lab.

Laundry design - practical ideas in the photo

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Welcome back to the Room Interiors Portal. Today, with our visitors, we would like to talk about proper laundry planning in your home.

When designing a new home or discussing upcoming refurbishment of an existing home, most often the idea of ​​creating a laundry room comes to us belatedly and, as a result, rarely materializes into reality. However, a well-designed laundry space has so many benefits that, believe me, will make your life much easier.

Today, such an element is an absolute must for modern living.

Unusual shelves and colorful baskets

They can easily decorate your room. One of the biggest benefits that an exclusive laundry room has is that there is a lot of storage space. Various racks and shelves will help you to use the available space to the fullest.

Paneled cabinets and quartz stone countertops

There's no point in mounting a huge number of awkward or large shelves if they don't fit the particular style and size of your own laundry room. You can see one of the furnishing options if space is limited. In the case when your room is compact, it would be better to use vertical racks that will help you make the most of the free space.

Beautiful laundry room with plenty of space

While closed shelves help you hide clutter and keep the room tidy, open shelves give the room a feeling of airiness and lightness. If the available space is large enough, then you can simply add a stand-alone storage rack.

Blue Laundry Room with Lots of Shelf Space

Shelves and baskets are not only used to add functionality, they can also be a great addition to your interior. Shape and color are no less important parts of the design that can bring a little warmth and comfort to the planned room. The combination of white and blue colors works brilliantly. We must not forget that such an element as a laundry room will be a wonderful addition to your home with a bright and fresh atmosphere inside, which will make work more efficient.

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Clever shelving is an absolute must and you always need to plan your work area well so that the space is not cramped. Thoughtful distribution of storage spaces automatically makes the space more organized. It is worth paying special attention to the number of shelves so that you do not have to dig through piles of dirty laundry later.

Clever and adequate design of the laundry workspace

Beautifully stacked baskets, tilted drawers, pull-out and drop-down shelves all help to balance the elements of your space. By adding some floating shelving, you can even spruce up the room with family photos that can be neatly placed next to wicker baskets.

They will make the room more homely and cozy. You should not use monotone colors, because they will look very boring. Also, for greater convenience, you can add an ironing board to your laundry room, picking it up in the color of the interior.

Shelf configuration makes the space special

The ideal laundry room is one that caters to the specific needs of your family. But each of us owns different areas and financial possibilities. If you do not have a separate room, you can combine the laundry room with your kitchen, this will help make your space more comfortable and functional.

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Better to love and throw away than wash forty pounds weekly

Lawrence J. Peter

A beautiful laundry can make this essential chore less tiring.

Just behind the kitchen, in the heart of the house, is the family's workhorse: the laundry. Great central laundry station. This vital area houses the washer, dryer and a bunch of cleaning supplies. But because it's also a practical space, it's often overlooked when it comes to home decor.

Given that the average Russian family does eight to ten kilograms of laundry every week, we spend a lot of time washing what we wear. Therefore, we must give this small room as much attention to the home interior as any other room in the house. Check out our favorite laundry room design ideas and start planning your remodel today.

DIY interior ideas

One of the easiest DIY laundry interior ideas is to purchase a set of attractive storage baskets for your essentials. Even ordinary wicker shelving looks nice when decorated with decorative storage containers. Repainting is another fairly simple do-it-yourself laundry interior project. Choose your favorite color for one wall, or paint the entire room in your chosen shade.

If you have a front-loading washer and dryer, design a simple countertop that makes each meter appear wider. The tabletop will expand the space for both storage and folding clothes.

If you're ready for a complete laundry remodel, you'll be surprised how much you can do yourself. Transforming a boring laundry room into a modern laundry room while maximizing its storage space.

Farmhouse interior design ideas

Farmhouse style is one of the most popular laundry decor themes. Elements on the farm include white ship walls, rustic wooden floating shelves, vintage or chalkboard plaques, and wicker baskets.

Replace a plastic laundry basket with a wicker basket and regular floor tiles with hardwood floor tiles. Use repurposed antique crates or make simple ones out of wooden pallets to store laundry detergent bottles and other essentials. They add a farmhouse laundry feel, whether placed on top of cabinets or on an open wood shelf.

Replace your regular washbasin with a small white porcelain or copper vanity.

Modern Home Laundry Ideas

Modern design embodies simplicity and minimalism. Dark colors are appropriate in a modern laundry room interior. Try dark olive green, deep charcoal, or rich purple eggplant—even if you have a small space. Dark colors look great next to a stainless steel washer and dryer and are the perfect backdrop for light accessories.

Contemporary laundry design is sleek and sophisticated, often with a strong masculine edge. The black and white color scheme is a great interior design idea for a modern laundry room. Use white wall paint on two sides, paint the other two black, and then use black and white swirl marble for the floors and countertops.

Hidden storage is a must in a modern laundry room where minimalism cancels out any signs of clutter. Cabinets should be simple in design, with internal drawers that can be tucked away behind the door when not in use.

Hallway Remodeling Ideas

The hallway is a small entrance room designed to leave no messy footprints all over the house. It's also a popular place to house a washer and dryer, turning it into a laundry room. Even though this open laundry room design is for everyone to see, you can still use a variety of interior design tips and tricks to make it look nice. For example, hang curtains in front of the washer and dryer to hide appliances when not in use.

Make one whole wall into a giant storage closet with a washer and dryer in the middle. Make room in your closet to store your ironing board, cleaning tools, and other supplies. If you have enough space in it, move the linen closet to the hallway, stacking things behind the closet doors. The sink in the hallway is a convenient addition, both for preparing laundry and for cleaning dirty shoes.

Interior planning ideas

Get creative with accessories to organize your space. Instead of buying a regular plastic laundry basket, invest in a wicker one. They add a bit of retro flair to the look of the laundry room while making it easier to move dirty clothes and clean laundry around the house.

Alternating closed and open cabinets is a useful idea for a laundry room that keeps the space functional and open. Instead of using space for a pull-out drying rack, install a rod between two cabinets. Hang wet clothes on hangers, then hang them on a rod to dry. Or build a hidden clothes drying rack that folds up inside the laundry closet when not in use.

Interior Sign Ideas

A traditional laundry room usually uses vintage signage as an interior design element. Today there is no shortage of adding some style or humor to the work area. From laundry testimonials to vintage advertising signs, using them as artwork is a popular way to show off your personality.

Whiteboards are another option for the laundry, making it easy to keep track of chores around the house or keep a current shopping list. Hang a cork board on the wall or place a decorative easel on the countertop. Purchase a chalk board and hang it above the baskets and jars containing your laundry items. You can also attach small antique plaques or labels to the cabinet door (indicating what's inside) to make it easier for other family members to find the item you need.

Interior ideas for small rooms

If your home doesn't include a large laundry room, there's plenty more you can think of to improve the design. White walls, cabinets and appliances will keep the room clean and bright. Divide the space with natural wood shelving, unique storage baskets, and a green plant or two.

Colored textiles such as carpets and trim add life and personality to a small space. Focus on the wall to visually expand the room. To do this, glue the largest wall with wallpaper with a large pattern. If all you have is a small linen closet, keep adding decorative accents wherever space allows. For example, replace your main building light with a gorgeous pendant light.

Decorative tile ideas

A small laundry room can be a great place to treat yourself to high quality flooring. Not only will your floor become the center of attention, but the materials themselves will become surprisingly affordable if you purchase them in small quantities. So, take a look at intricately hand-painted European tiles or smooth marble tiles. Consider installing one type of tile on the floor and a matching mosaic on the wall around the sink.

Tiles can create a retro laundry atmosphere, especially if they are in a striped or floral medallion pattern. Wall tiles look stunning with rustic or modern décor and can visually expand a narrow space. If you're looking for a rustic décor with durable tiles, choose a product that mimics a real wood floor.

If your laundry room is in the basement, you must have a waterproof floor. Tile is one of the best ideas for basements as it doesn't warp in damp environments like other materials.

Wall decor ideas

Any creative wall decor ideas that work in other rooms of the house will also look great in your new laundry room. Paint the accent wall a bright color or decorate with paneling. Install a decorative tile panel behind the washer, dryer and sink - and extend it up to the ceiling for maximum effect.

Wallpapering a huge room may seem like a daunting task, but it's perfect for a tiny laundry room, especially if you plan to wallpaper it yourself. Since the laundry room is usually behind closed doors, use a bright or bold pattern that is not appropriate for a large room. Large botanical themes such as palm leaves or flowers are very popular on the walls of home laundries.

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