Make your laundry room a place where you actually want to spend time!
10 Unique Ways to Personalize Your Laundry Room
Updated on May 27, 2024
Budget-Friendly Laundry Room Makeover
I have three kids, so I spend a lot of time in my laundry room. I’ll admit, it wasn’t an inspiring space — beige walls, beige tile and cleaning supplies. Yikes.
Recently I decided to give it a makeover. My goal: Transform it into a pretty room without spending much money, and hopefully make laundry time a little more enjoyable. Some peel-and-stick wallpaper, white paint, a rug and a couple of large baskets made a huge difference!
Ready to give your own laundry room a facelift? Check out these simple decor ideas to dress up an often-neglected space with a ton of potential.
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Playful Art
I often feel like I’m in a constant state of loading, unloading and folding clothes. So this laundry room artwork made me chuckle.
When @sallylynnhome gave this space a makeover, they added a few feminine touches for a mom outnumbered by the boys in her house and their dirty clothes!
Check out this art and other work from artist Giselle Dekel.
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Open Shelves
While beautifying your laundry room, you can also make it more functional.
Open shelving, like this example from @homeinteriors_52, can hold decorative items, framed art, laundry supplies and a bowl or basket to catch all those little things you empty from pockets. A pretty vase of flowers or greenery is a simple and affordable way to cheer up the room.
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Stain Guide Art
I’m always Googling stain removal tips on my phone while I do laundry, but this idea from @marishomeshop is a much better option!
This minimal art will look great while serves as a stain removal and laundry care guide. Plus, it’s super affordable. Simply download the art from her shop, print at home or with your favorite photo-printing service, then pop it in a frame.
Design: @inhonorofdesign
Art prints: @marishomeshop
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Storage Jars
Here’s another way to improve the look of your laundry room — remove all the ugly packaging and visual clutter. Instead, transfer your laundry detergent, fabric softener, scent booster and other supplies into clear jars.
This set of laundry storage jars comes with matte-finish waterproof labels of your choice. Who knew laundry supplies could look so beautiful?
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Bold Color
Because laundry rooms are usually small and out of the way, it’s the perfect place to take a big risk. The saturated terra-cotta orange paint color makes this one by @ourhomeobsession an absolute stunner.
Painting the ceiling and the baseboard the same color as the walls creates an even bigger impact. The earthy tone achieves a bold statement without being too bright or overwhelming.
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Black and White
A crisp, clean black-and-white color palette fits a laundry room. @alittledoseofjen makes it happen with simple elements — wood shelves, white subway tile, black flooring. Together, they create timeless style for the space. Looking for more? Check out our collection of laundry room tile ideas.
Don’t forget those finishing touches like faux greenery for soft texture and framed artwork to dress up the walls. Elevating ordinary items, like a woven basket instead of plastic, presents another easy way to make the room more attractive.
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Chic Wallpaper
Just like a bold paint color, wallpaper cleverly turns a small laundry room into a hidden jewel.
This space by @maplehouseharvey features tongue-and-groove wainscoting and gorgeous lemon-branch-pattern wallpaper. Both add character to what could otherwise be a bland room. I love the unexpected details like the hanging plant in the window and that sweet antique chair.
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@tashdesignsca Laundry room update. #laundryroom #laundryroomdecor #laundryroomidea #fyp #trending ♬ love nwantinti (ah ah ah) – CKay
Elegant-Looking Contact Paper
Not many of us can afford to put marble in our laundry room. But watch as @tashdesignsca uses contact paper to create the illusion of marble.
She installs the contact paper on the wall and the countertop, adds a couple of open shelves, then transfers all her laundry supplies into pretty containers. The finished room features a high-end look without the steep price tag!
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@budgetdiymom 🤯 much better than seeing what’s behind there ya?! • Full before and after/ tutorial coming soon • #mindblown🤯 #diyhack #diyhacks #diyhackvideo #diyhacks101 #laundryroommakeover #laundryroomhacks #laundryroomgoals #laundryroom #laundryroominspo #laundryrooms #budgetdiymom #budgetdiys #budgetdiy #washeranddryer101 ♬ Nuthin’ but a G Thang – Dr. Dre
Conceal Laundry Connections
Paint, wallpaper and artwork are great, but you’ll still have an unattractive utilitarian look if you leave the laundry appliance connections exposed. Cover them up with this solution from @budgetdiymom. She built a wood shelf with a removable slatted front that covers the ugly laundry hookups on the wall.
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@helgolin PAINT EVERYTHING PINK! #pink #washingmachine #washer #paint #diy #upcycling #girlythings #kitchen #pinkaesthetic #chalkpaint #girlsdream ♬ Material Girl – Madonna
Paint the Appliances
I don’t think I’m brave enough for this laundry room project, but watch @helgolin as she paints her washer pink! This is one way to give your laundry appliances an update.
Paint them the same color as your walls so they blend into the decor, or choose your favorite color (like pink!) to create a joyful moment.
