Small laundry room decor ideas

54 Small Laundry Room Ideas With Big Style

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Kristin Hohenadel

Kristin Hohenadel

Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.

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Updated on 04/21/22

Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

With enough ingenuity, organization, and attention to detail. there is absolutely no reason that a small laundry room can't be just as functional and good looking as a larger one. Interior designers and home decorators are always finding smart new ways to optimize small space laundry rooms, from clever layout and storage to good lighting. Paying extra attention to decor can help transform a bare bones utility room into an area of your home that is a pleasure to spend time in, rather than simply a room dedicated to household chores that must be endured.

A well designed small laundry room might include floor-to-ceiling cabinetry to maximize vertical space; stacked washer dryers to save floor space; or be part of a mud room or bathroom to create a high-functioning multipurpose hub. You can decorate your laundry room with as much creativity as any other room in the house, adding bold wallpaper, layered lighting, custom storage, a patterned tile backsplash, or a beautiful paint color. Or you can design a stealth laundry space hidden behind louvered closet doors, a barn door, a secret cabinet, or fitted into the dead space under the stairs.

A high-functioning, well decorated laundry room isn't going to make you love doing the laundry if you don't already, but it will help improve the experience. And for those who find enjoyment or satisfaction in the ritual of washing clothes and the scent of freshly laundered linens, having a well organized and stylish place to take care of the laundry it is just a bonus.

Check out these modestly proportioned, user-friendly spaces that will help inspire you to make the most of your small laundry room.

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  Bold Pattern

  Casa Watkins Living

  Making a few confident decor choices can transform a small utility space, making it feel more like a well appointed room than just a place to do the laundry. This small laundry room from Casa Watkins Living has a practical layout embellished with colorful, bold patterned wallpaper and an inexpensive bamboo lattice pendant light that makes it feel more dynamic, finished, and integrated into the decor of the home.

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  Glam

  Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona

  Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona ran floor-to-ceiling storage along one full wall of her small, narrow laundry room. Then she installed glossy black stacked washer dryers on the far wall to save space. The small laundry sink and cabinetry are accented with gold-toned hardware to match the overhead pendant light, and to add some warmth and bling to this compact but high-functioning space that's infused with a touch of glam.

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  Large Scale Floral

  Design by Sarah Sherman Samuel

  When your laundry room is located in plain sight just off of another room, there are two ways that you can approach the interior design. One is to create a cohesive look between adjacent spaces by using the same finishes and materials. The other is to give the laundry room its own distinct personality. In this small laundry room, interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel ran the washer and dryer along the same wall as the kitchen appliances for practical and aesthetic reasons. But she chose to make the laundry room a destination in itself, with large scale floral wallpaper from Ellie Cashman that is a feast for the eyes and a distraction from the task at hand.

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  Laundry Cabinet

  Fantastic Frank

  If you've got the plumbing and enough square footage for a washing machine, no space is too small for a mini laundry room, as demonstrated by this discreet, pint-sized Swedish laundry cabinet from Fantastic Frank.

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  Pretty in Pink

  Design by deVOL Kitchens

  You can use bathroom or kitchen cabinetry to add storage to a small laundry room. This cozy and colorful laundry room from deVOL Kitchens features classic Shaker cabinetry and a wooden backsplash installed to the height of the cabinetry, painted in a luminous, feel-good vintage pink. The contrasting black countertops add plenty of space for sorting and folding large loads of laundry. And the pink and black color palette has throwback vibes that give it a timeless appeal.

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  Polished Materials

  Design by Brophy Interiors / Photo by Tim Hirschmann

  There's no reason that your laundry room can't be as polished as the rest of your interior. In this small laundry room from Brophy Interiors, a minimalist design and focus on materials such as warm natural hardwood and cool toned stone creates a serene zen feel. There's plenty of storage seamlessly built into the narrow, L-shaped room to keep it all feeling streamlined and clutter-free. Black accents add sophistication, and a tile backsplash carried to the ceiling surrounding the window above the sink makes the room feel larger.

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  Multifunctional

  Fantastic Frank

  Having access to in-house laundry is a luxury in most parts of the world. But you don't need a dedicated laundry room to get the job done. In this small Swedish apartment from Fantastic Frank, the laundry room is conveniently tucked into a corner of a small bathroom next to the shower. With a wood countertop for sorting and folding and built-in shelving, this petite laundry room alcove maximizes every inch of the multifunctional space. If you only have room for one machine, you can choose a combo washer/dryer unit, or save energy, extend the longevity of your linens, and be kind to the planet by skipping the dryer and hanging them on a rack or clothesline instead.

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  Mud Room

  Design by Stefani Stein / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

  In this light-flooded Pasadena, CA combination laundry room/mudroom from interior designer Stefani Stein, built-in cabinetry running up to the ceiling provides plenty of open and closed storage. A stacked washer dryer combo saves space, and copper accents and a mixed pattern tile backsplash add style.

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  Sink Nook

  Design by Kate Lester Interiors

  In this narrow laundry room from Kate Lester Interiors, the sink is set into a recessed alcove at the far end of the room, maximizing what could have been a wasted space, and helping to keep the small space from feeling cramped. Giving the sink its own dedicated corner leaves room for more counter space over the washer dryers that run along the side wall.

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  Stormy

  Design by Sarah Sherman Samuel

  This small but eye-catching laundry room was designed by interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel for a client who enjoys doing the laundry, actress Mandy Moore. The compact laundry room in Moore's 's midcentury house in Los Angeles has white appliances and sleek countertops that provide plenty of space for folding. White cabinetry flush with the ceiling and a single floating wood shelf provide storage. And the walls are covered in dreamy Fornasetti wallpaper in a moody black-and-white storm cloud pattern that makes the room come alive.

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  Every Nook

  Design by deVOL Kitchens

  In a small laundry room it's important to look for opportunities to utilize every nook and cranny to maximize functionality and create dedicated zones for sorting, folding, pre-treating stains, and other laundry room activities. In this small pink laundry room from deVOL Kitchens, a petite folding area is built to hug the irregular angles of the walls, outfitted with wall hooks for easy storage, and finished with a timeless butcher block countertop that is practical and adds warmth.

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  Hall Closet

  Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

  If your laundry space is a closet in a pass-through corridor or hallway, it can be tempting to neglect it from a decorating perspective. But those who love their homes know that every last square inch of space deserves a little love. This small laundry room closet from Emily Henderson Design has pretty blue-and-white wallpaper on the back wall to add interest and distract the eye when the doors are left open. Back-of-door storage is a convenient spot for hanging cleaning equipment like mops and brooms, making the space double as a utility closet. While it's a good idea to light the inside of your laundry closet whenever possible, you can also install a wall sconce outside above the opening of the closet doors as seen here, which will brighten the area enough to make it functional at night or during the daytime in a hallway without natural light.

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  Touches of Color

  Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Lindsay Stetson Thompson

  This sunny Southern California laundry room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has white walls and appliances, natural wood and woven accents, and a hint of color to keep it from feeling sterile. The lower cabinetry is painted a soft shade of pastel blue, and a soft geometric patterned rug in shades of pink and blue adds warmth, interest, and personality, and can be changed out easily to create a different mood.

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  Eclectic

  Design by Sarah Sherman Samuel

  Interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel remodeled this small laundry room with custom designed wallpaper with a graphic black-and-white pattern, Ikea cabinets, dark appliances, and a high quality birch plywood countertop sealed with polyurethane that creates an affordable countertop space for sorting and folding laundry. A leaning ladder styled with beach towels and a sun hat, natural woven baskets on the countertop for easy access storage, and a dark red vintage-style rug on the floor adds a hint of low key boho style and just a touch of color.

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  Happy

  A Beautiful Mess

  This happy little laundry room from A Beautiful Mess has cheerful orange paint, DIY open shelving custom built for supplies and laundry basket storage, and black electrical tape dots and stripes on the washer dryer that add a fun graphic touch that barely costs a dime.

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  Pass Through

  Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona

  Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona whipped her small pass through laundry room into shape with warm medium-toned gray paint on the walls, framed laundry-themed photography, a striped rug, and built-in cabinetry above the washer dryers that runs to the ceiling to provide ample storage space.

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  Curtains

  Most Lovely Things

  This small laundry room from Most Lovely Things has stacked washer dryers, a wall-to-wall drying rod, wall hooks, and curtains that add privacy to both the lower half of the window and the under-counter storage area. A sober neutral palette of gray, white, and black creates a timeless feel, and a hanging spider plant in the window adds some welcome greenery.

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  Pattern Play

  Design by Clella Design / Styling by Matthew Gleason / Photo by Alison Gootee

  Interior designer Meg Kelly of Clella Design converted the unused garage in a Nashville, TN home into a primary bedroom en suite complete with a custom designed built-in closet and a small laundry room. The compact space is decorated with colorful patterned wallpaper, large checkered curtains to conceal the contents of built-in cabinetry, decorative lighting, and framed art, injecting it with loads of personality and cheerful energy despite its limited size.
  

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  Herringbone

  Design by Kate Lester Interiors

  Laying the floor tile in a herringbone pattern that runs toward the window at the far end of this small laundry room from Kate Lester Interiors creates a sense of movement that makes the space feel larger. The soothing greenish gray paint on lower cabinets creates a soft fresh feel that is soothing and serene.

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  DIY

  A Beautiful Mess

  This laundry closet DIY makeover from A Beautiful Mess has a gleaming tile backsplash in soft shades of pink, a birch plywood folding station above the washer dryer, a faux fiddle leaf fern, and custom shelving in shades of fresh soothing pink that provide storage and tie it all together.

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  Seeing Stars

  Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

  The lightly star patterned tile backsplash in this laundry room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. runs all the way to the ceiling, making it practical and decorative at the same time. A globe pendant light hung over the small sink creates a focal point.

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  Studio Style

  Fantastic Frank

  This small space Stockholm bathroom from Fantastic Frank includes an under-counter washing machine adjacent to the sink.

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  Burnt Wood

  Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

  This efficient laundry closet from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has stacked washer dryers that disappear behind a Shou Sugi Ban barn door with a burnt wood finish that adds a cool design element to the pass-through space.

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  Bright and Cheerful

  Thistlewood Farm

  Blogger KariAnne Wood from Thistlewood Farm gives her laundry room pride of place with a vintage laundry sign on the door and a black-and-white penny tile flower mosaic on the floor.
  

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  Built In

  Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Lane Dittoe

  This laundry room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has built-in upper and lower cabinetry that maximizes every inch of space, and stacked vertical tile to add a modern touch.

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  Compact

  Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors

  This space-saving laundry closet tucked behind a door along a wall of closed pantry storage from Marie Flanigan Interiors features a stacked washer dryer combo, built-in shelving, and a drying rod.
  

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  Green and Gray

  Design by Fiorella Design

  Interior designer Mary Jo Fiorella of Fiorella Design created a small, functional laundry room with cool pastel green built-in cabinetry contrasted with a dark gray stacked washer dryer combo, a dynamic gray-and-white geometric patterned tile backsplash, and bronze cabinet pulls, sink hardware and a brass drying rod to add warmth.
  

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  Hot and Cold

  Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

  In this small laundry room from Mindy Gayer Design Co., cool tile, stone, and tones of silver, white, and gray are contrasted with warm pale wood cabinets.

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  Patterned Floor Tiles

  Design by Interior Impressions

  This small laundry room from Interior Impressions has gray walls, stainless steel appliances, a free-standing sink, a wall-mounted drying rack, and a patterned floor tile to add color and interest to the functional space.

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  Touched With Gold

  A Beautiful Mess

  This small but light-flooded laundry room from A Beautiful Mess has marble countertops, plenty of storage, and thoughtful decorative touches like wicker baskets, hanging plants, and gold hooks, cabinet pulls, and sink hardware.

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  Surprisingly Elegant

  Fantastic Frank

  Sometimes the best place to put the washing machine is wherever space and plumbing hookups allow. This compact European water closet/laundry room from Fantastic Frank pairs the dirtiest place in the house with the cleanest, while elegant wallpaper elevates the space.

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  Whimsical

  Design by Hungerford Interior Design / Photo by Janice Nicolay

  This laundry closet from Hungerford Interior Design is hidden behind pale wood doors, but the lighthearted black-and-white dog-themed wallpaper adds a graphic note and an unexpected surprise every time you open the door to put a load in.
  

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  Cottage

  Design by Kate Marker Interiors

  This built-in cottage laundry alcove from Kate Marker Interiors is hidden behind a curtain that conceals it from view until laundry day rolls around again.
  

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  Micro

  Design by Geraldine Laferté

  Having a washing machine in even the tiniest studio apartments isn't considered a luxury but a norm in Paris. This micro laundry closet is built into a custom wall of storage in a 183-square-foot studio designed by Parisian interior designer Geraldine Laferté, demonstrating that there's no such thing as not having enough room for a dedicated laundry space. Instead of a dryer, opt for a washer-dryer combo unit, or save energy, money, and increase the lifespan of your linens and clothes by skipping the dryer altogether and hanging your laundry on a drying rack instead.

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  Contrast

  Design by Kate Marker Interiors

  The under-counter washer and dryer in this small laundry room from Kate Marker Interiors disappear behind custom cabinetry when not in use, while a light illustrated wallpaper adds interest and contrast with the dark painted cabinetry and appliances.

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  Colorful

  Design by Gail Davis Designs / Photo by Rayon Richards

  In this laundry room from Gail Davis Designs, multi-colored wallpaper with an abstract pattern steals the show and elevates the mood.
  

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  Closeted

  Design by Kate Marker Interiors

  This handsome laundry closet from Kate Marker Interiors has stacked washer dryers and plenty of storage with shiny black lacquer louvered doors to make it all disappear in a flash.

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  Alcove

  Design by Albie K. Buabeng for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Ellie Lillstrom

  This alcove laundry room from Albie K. Buabeng for Emily Henderson Design has a contemporary look with black appliances and graphic wallpaper in a black-and-white pattern.

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  Floral

  Design by Interior Impressions

  This bright and cheerful laundry room from Interior Impressions went from drab to fab with colorful wraparound floral wallpaper.

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  Blue and White

  Design by Issy & H Creative

  Sydney, Australia-based interior designer Joanne Yeomans of Issy & H Creative utilized stacked washer dryers and built-in cabinetry to maximize space in this small laundry room. A fresh palette of white and robin's egg blue, a petite farmhouse sink, and black-and-white floor tile in a dynamic pattern adds style.
  

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  Coastal

  Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

  Graphic wallpaper in a subtle light blue and white pattern makes this small Southern California laundry room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. feel polished while retaining a light and coastal feel.

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  Pocket Door

  Design by Kate Marker Interiors

  A pocket door is the key to making this laundry room from Kate Marker Interiors functional and easy to use.

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  U-Shaped

  Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine

  The U-shaped layout of this compact laundry room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. combined with cabinetry that runs to the ceiling maximizes every inch of space, while the all-white palette makes the windowless room feel bright despite the lack of natural light.

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  Hidden Cabinet

  Design by Lindye Galloway Studio

  Fold-away cabinets were used in this small laundry room Lindye Galloway Studio to conceal the appliances when not in use.

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  Big Personality

  Design by Kim Armstrong Interior Design / Photo by Michael Hunter

  Assertive green paint on the cabinets and a graphic wallpaper pattern on the wall accented with a gold trophy head gives this small laundry room from Kim Armstrong Interior Design a big dose of personality.

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  Modern Farmhouse

  Design by Kate Marker Interiors

  This modern farmhouse laundry room from Kate Marker Interiors uses wood accents to add warmth to the black-and-white palette and includes storage that runs to the ceiling to maximize vertical space.

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  Witty Wallpaper

  Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo

  This California laundry room from Cathie Hong Interiors has rich wood shelving and countertops built around the appliances, with witty wallpaper illustrated in a feline pattern that pays homage to the room's star occupants.

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  Mudroom Combo

  Design by Whittney Parkinson Design

  This combination mudroom laundry room from Whittney Parkinson Design has rosy paint on the cabinetry, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring, and a wooden drying rack hung from the ceiling.

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  Slanted Stripes

  Design by Kim Armstrong Interior Design / Photo by Michael Hunter

  This small laundry room from Kim Armstrong Interior Design contrasts navy and white cabinetry and appliances with a shocking yellow backsplash of off-kilter slanted stripes that wakes up the design and puts a smile on your face.

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  Lit

  Design by Interior Impressions

  This small laundry room from Interior Impressions uses under-counter LED lighting to make the windowless room more functional while spotlighting the patterned tile backsplash.

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  Cool Neutrals

  Design by Brophy Interiors / Photo by Ryan Garvin

  This black, white, and gray Huntington Beach, CA laundry room from Brophy Interiors uses a cool contemporary palette and includes plenty of counter space and storage, with a tile backsplash that runs from countertop to ceiling on both walls that makes the narrow space feel airier.

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  Rustic

  Rockport Building Partners / Photo by Sarah Szwajkos

  This rustic small laundry room from Rockport Building Partners has rich stained wood cabinetry and a gray stone farmhouse sink that provides a contrast with the pastel tones of the adjacent kitchen.

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  Under the Stairs

  Design by Issy & H Creative / Photo by Tealily 

  Sydney, Australia-based interior designer Joanne Yeomans of Issy & H Creative utilized the space under the stairs to create a custom-built stealth laundry room that disappears when not in use. Behind one door is a laundry sink, built-in shelving, and a pretty tile backsplash.

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  Close Up

  Design by Issy & H Creative / Photo by Tealily 

  The stacked washer dryers are hidden behind another door in
  this clever under-stairs laundry room from Sydney, Australia-based
  interior designer Joanne Yeomans of Issy & H Creative.
  

45 Laundry Room Ideas for Small Spaces, Converted Garages & More

Avery Martin

There's no getting around doing laundry. It's just one of those chores that has to remain a priority. Otherwise, you can easily become overwhelmed. Even though the process — sorting, washing, drying and folding your clothing — might take much more time than you'd like, there are some ways to make it much more efficient each week. A good place to start is with a well-designed laundry room, especially if you have a small space. Here, we've gathered the best laundry room ideas to make your design scheme much more stylish and functional.

This roundup, including brilliant design and DIY tips, storage solutions as well as wall color and art ideas is full of inspiration for your home. You can take a design risk by combining your laundry room with an office, save space (and be practical) by converting a closet or go bold with patterned wallpaper and floor-to-ceiling shelving. There's even room to get creative with storage — think pull-out shelves for cabinets along with mounted drying racks, laundry hampers and ironing boards.

Take a look through these laundry rooms for 2022 that are big on style and order.

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Incorporate a Work Station

If a dedicated office and laundry area don't work for your home, combine the two in one space. Punch up the look with cheery wallpaper and pastel blue cabinets.

RELATED: Top Paint Color Trends to Keep On Your Radar for 2022

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Decorate a Shelf

Love the look of your well-decorated living room mantel? Recreate a similar arrangement in your laundry room by propping art against the wall and placing greenery in a small decorative jar. You can also store laundry extras on there.

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Have Fun With Flooring

There's no reason not to go bold with flooring in a utilitarian space. Try patterned floor tiles in a classic plaid to amp up your layout.

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Showcase Wood Cabinets

You can never go wrong with classic wood in a design scheme. Here, wood cabinets that provide ample storage are paired with complementary flooring to warm up the room.

Lindye Galloway

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Hang a Pendant Light

Lighting is key in functional spaces, especially in laundry rooms. Show off your style with a sleek pendant light that'll make it easy to sort and fold clothing.

David Tsay

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Go for Numbered Baskets

With numbered storage baskets in a bright color, you're sure to find everything you need to finish a load quickly without losing your cool.

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Paint the Front Door

A matching door and footstool pair well with framed wall art in this laundry room. For a predominantly neutral space, try an energetic paint hue like mint green or teal.

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Stack Your Machines

Save much-needed space by stacking your washing machine and dryer within a built-in for a sleek look. Carve out enough room for an open shelf and narrow cubbie to hold things like baskets and drying racks.

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Install Patterned Wallpaper

You might be reluctant to try graphic wallpaper in a living room or dining room, so experimenting with it in a smaller space, like a laundry room, is a good solution. Plus, it's a no-fail way to bring contrast to neutral cabinets.

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Keep It Simple

Sometimes less is more, and this laundry setup is proof. Minimalist closed cabinetry frame this apartment's compact washer and dryer.

Julie Soefer

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Go Tone-on-Tone

Choose cabinets and machines in the same color family to create a sense of harmony. While you can always go with grays, blacks or whites, this laundry room is proof that an unexpected hue can also work wonders in a space.

Michael Hunter

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Hide Supplies Under a Skirt

In a smaller space, get smart with your storage by placing extra laundry supplies under your sink. Cover up the clutter with a fabric skirt, then pull it back to find whatever you're looking for.

Avery Martin

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Make Sorting a Breeze

Work laundry hampers into the room's design, like designer Sarah Stacey did here. Place 'em on pull-out shelves to help you sort your whites, darks and delicates with ease.

SHOP SLIDING ORGANIZER

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Elevate Your Machines

Ease the strain of loading and unloading by raising your washer and dryer. Use the riser kit that comes with your machines for an easy fix or take a cue from this chic laundry room designed by Christie Leu.

Sean Litchfield

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Build Machines Into Your Cabinets

Built-ins that extend from floor to ceiling offer plenty of opportunities to store extra cleaning products, linens and more. Mix in a few cubbies next to the machines to keep your laundry day must-haves within reach.

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Bring in Bold Colors

Liven up a windowless laundry room with bold hues. Let the patterned wallpaper be the focal point, then coordinate the flooring and cabinetry to match.

Julie Soefer

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Add in a Pet-Washing Tub

Don't forget about your furry friends! Carve out a space to clean your pet, making sure to tailor the width and height of the tub to their overall size. Install a hanging rod on the wall and use it as drip-dry area between washes.

Avery Martin

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Install a Pull-Out Ironing Board

There's no way around it: Ironing boards are eyesores. Tuck yours in a cabinet, so you can discretely store it when it's not in use.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Create a Multi-Functional Mudroom

Put machines on one side and built-in shelves on the other to give one room many different purposes. Tie everything together by covering the walls with playful wallpaper, like this black-and-white blowfish design.

RELATED: Brilliant Mudroom Ideas

Sean Litchfield

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Build a Countertop

Here's a prime example of where fashion meets function. Install a countertop on top of your front-loading machines to give you plenty of space to store laundry essentials and fold clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer.

Thomas Kuoh

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Give Your Laundry Supplies a Home

Find a place for all of your laundry day essentials — detergent, dryer sheets and stain removers — in drawers, baskets and canisters.

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Mount Dryer Racks to the Wall

Instead of taking up precious floor space, mount a few drying racks straight to the wall. When your clothes are dry, you can fold 'em up, so they don't get in the way of washing and folding.

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DIY a Clothes Hanger

Suspend an old ladder from the ceiling and hang clothes on the rungs to keep them wrinkle-free.

Julie Soefer

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Go With a Space-Saving Storage Solution

A mix of drawers and pull-out shelves let you designate specific spaces to store laundry products, keep laundry hampers out of the way and properly fold clean clothes.

Lucy Call

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Attach a Hanging Rod

Ample counter space is a must in any laundry room, but this design also incorporates a hanging rod, which will come in handy when it comes time to use your garment steamer.

Brie Williams

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Use Your Machine's Exterior

Affix a bin to the side of your stackable machines to ensure that you have exactly what you need within arm's reach. Go with something that can easily be removed and cleaned, like a flat-backed wire basket.

SHOP FLAT-BACKED BASKETS

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Designate a Spot to Divide Dirty Laundry

Use drawers to sort delicates, colors and whites (or however else you like to divide up your laundry). Wire mesh baskets, as shown here, are the ideal option since they air out dirty clothes before washing.

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Bless This Nest

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Stack Hampers on Top of One Another

DIY a wooden shelving system with slots big enough to store two or three laundry baskets on top of one another.

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Fox Hollow Cottage

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Add a Free-Standing Shelving System

A free-standing shelving system can hold all of your supplies without getting in your way of doing laundry: Store detergents on the shelves at waist level, handheld appliances down below, and spare hangers and cleaning products up above.

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Roll a Cart Between Machines

We all know the struggle that comes with side-by-side machines, often becoming cluttered with lost socks, dryer sheets and dust bunnies. If you have a bigger gap between the washer and dryer, fill that space with a shelved cart that you can roll in and out.

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