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February 2, 2025

30 Brilliant Laundry Room Ideas

Are you looking for laundry room ideas that will help you actually start enjoying doing the laundry?!? 😉  

If you have a busy family you spend a lot of time in this space, and it’s time to make it beautiful and functional.

These laundry room ideas are going to do that and then some.

They are both functional and efficient, while also adding to the style to your space.

Learn ways to organize small laundry rooms, create folding and storage rooms, and make the most of every available inch of space.

Create systems to get organized and take time to make this often overlooked area of the house.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) Tin Tub Laundry Room Storage Idea

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This is one of the most popular laundry room ideas on Pinterest! The adorable farmhouse shelving and galvanized tin totes are surely part of the reason!

Here is a great resource for farmhouse shelving DIYs so you can make plans for your favorite design.

It’s also worth noting that they framed the backsplash area with trim and paneling, and painted it an accent color.  So cute!

#2) DIY Laundry Room Built In Storage & Hanging Area

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This stylish laundry room, also found on Pinterest utilized ample storage space with built in cabinets. 

They also made room for a drying rack above!  That’s a complete necessity in my house.

The wicker baskets offset the white built ins nicely!  The bright colored shiplap adds lovely farmhouse flair. 

#3) Farmhouse Laundry Room Makeover

laundry room with farmhouse style

Source: Twelve on Main

I am obsessed with Twelve on Main designs, and her laundry room overhaul does not disappoint!

You can head over to Sara’s blog to see how she completely transformed her space into a functional farmhouse stunner.

#4) Laundry Room Folding Table & Storage Idea

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Source: Pinterest

If you have a small unused corner space in your laundry room, consider this efficient idea!

A wall mounted counted top provides the perfect space to fold clean clothes with laundry basket storage space below.

#5) Small Closet Laundry Room Ideas

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Source: Unkown

This smart design maximizes every inch of this closet laundry room.

Industrial pipe farmhouse shelving, and a small rolling cart for in between the washer and dryer create excellent storage.

The shelf above the washer and dryer hook ups is also super functional and helps prevent items from falling behind them.

#6) Gorgeous Modern Laundry Room With Built Ins

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Source: Design Studio Spaces

If your budget allows, you cannot go wrong with cabinetry and counter tops in your laundry room space.

A deep farmhouse sink is perfect for soaking, and a mixture of open shelving and cabinets maximize space and style.

#7) Stackable Laundry Room/Entry Way Idea

If your laundry room is also your main entryway, have you considered stacking your washer and dryer? 

It’s not as hard as you might believe, and frees up much need space for hanging and storage.

This is a super functional small laundry room idea that functions as more than one space!

#8) Inexpensive Closet Laundry Room Makeover

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Source: Lauren McBride Blog

The Lauren McBride Blog showcases another stylish closet laundry room configuration. 

She installed a pretty wooden folding bench, and floating shelves to make the most of her small laundry room space, without breaking the bank!

#9) Brilliant Hanging Ironing Board Idea

ironing board laundry room idea

Image & Tutorial: Home Depot

My ironing board is currently shoved behind my washing machine, not an ideal storage space.

To tackle this DIY, you will use 2 robe hooks (I love these gold ones) to hanging it.

Make sure you ironing board has a cute cover and picture above it. 

#10) Low Ceiling Laundry Room Idea

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Source: Simply Beautiful By Angela

The beautiful laundry room is small and cozy, but packs beautiful storage space.

Floating wooden shelves create a farmhouse look, and really pop against a white shiplap backing.

#11) Laundry Room Ladder Drying Rack Idea

drying rack laundry room idea

Image Credit: Mr & Mrs. Interior

This hanging ladder from Mr & Mrs. Interior  is such a creative idea.  

It’s ceiling mount keeps walls and counter tops clear white maximize drying space.

Add some fun farmhouse hangers (like these) you’ll have a cute farmhouse style drying rack.

#12) Subway Tile Laundry Room Idea

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Source: Brie Marie

The clean black and white design on this laundry room has a fresh and modern farmhouse style.

Classic subway tile on the entire wall keeps the space clean and bright, while open shelving and greenery add style.

#13) Hide Your Washer & Dryer With Cabinetry

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Source: Pinterest

If you love a clean and concealed look, consider framing in your washer and dryer with cabinetry.

Creative accordion folding door fronts allow for easy access and maximum style.

#14) Clear Storage Bins Laundry Room Ideas

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Source: Pinterest

Whether in a laundry room closet, or open shelving clear storage bins keep laundry room essentials easily accessible and neatly organized.

It’s easy to see what’s inside these clean containers with custom labels.

#15) DIY Laundry Room Basket Cabinet Idealaundry room cabinet idea

Image credit: Make It- Love It Blog

How awesome is this tower or laundry baskets?!?  The Make It- Love It blog shows interested home owners how they can build this functional system.  What a great use of space for a large family.

If you aren’t interested in building your own laundry organizing system you can find some really nice units that will keep your items sorted and easily accessible such as this one.

#16) Just Roll With It Laundry Room Storage Ideas

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Source: Peachy Plans

These open laundry room shelves really combine style and function.

Paper towel rolls look great on end, and wicker baskets are filled with easily accessible essentials.

Don’t forget a hanging photo really helps style up any  laundry room space.

#17) Laundry Room Pods Organizer Idea

pods container laundry room ideaImage & Tip: Design Improvised

Liquid laundry detergent jugs and pod containers are less than attractive. 

This clear cookie jar keeps the pods easily accessible and stylishly organized sitting on top of your washing machine.

These jars work for powdered laundry detergent or stain fighting booster too.

*A Friendly Mom Reminder To Keep This Container Safely Out Of The Reach Of Little Ones.*

#18) Tight Stacked Laundry Room Organization Ideas

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Source: Pinterest

This gorgeous laundry room utilizes every square in of space for storage and function.

The wicker basket up top fit perfectly and the tiny wash sink beside the machines is super functional.

#19) Laundry Room Lint Collector Idea

lint collection laundry room idea

Image & Tip: Polished Habitat

This lint collector box is the perfect idea for small laundry rooms.  We all know lint collects in a hurry when doing the laundry for a big family!

Having a designated lint collection trap right next to the dryer helps keep laundry loads flowing quickly.

#20) Narrow Entryway Decorating Ideas

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Source: Pinterest

If your laundry room space is long and narrow consider adding similar stylish touches.

A textured rug warms up the tile and helps keep dirt down, while a long photo and hanging wreath add freshness to the space.

#21) Amazing Smelling Laundry Room Idea

great smelling laundry room idea

Image and Tip Courtesy of House Of Smiths

Sometimes old towels start to smell weird even AFTER being washed.  Time for the hot cycle and a drop of two of your favorite essential oil!

Sure the perfumed detergents and softeners smell great, but they can include a lot of questionable ingredients.

Scents like pure lavender oil not only smells amazing, it helps promote feelings of calmness and encourage a good nights sleep!

#22) Gorgeous Laundry Room Wall Paper

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Source: Pinterest

Laundry rooms can be boring an sanitary feeling.

Adding a patterned wall paper is an awesome way to add style to the space without breaking the bank!

#23) Lost Sock Laundry Room Idea

laundry room decor ideaImage Courtesy of ClipZine

We have loads of lost socks in our busy family.

This cute idea and helps turn an annoying problem into a fun and stylish laundry room decor idea.

#24) Laundry Room Plant Wall Perfection 

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Source: Pinterest

This textured wall paper really helps elongate this spall closet Landry room space.

Vines that grow up towards the ceiling add a fun and natural feel.

#25) Small Laundry Room Rolling Cart Idea

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There is usually an annoying gap in between and along the edges of a washing machines. 

Make the most of this annoying place by utilizing a super functional (and highly reviewed) laundry rolling cart.

It has a super convenient easy grab handle, and helps keep your less attractive laundry supplies decluttered and neatly organized.

#26) Wash, Dry, Fold Repeat Laundry Room Signs

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Source: Pinterest

The perfect sign can spruce up any laundry room space.

Wood tones and wicker baskets give a natural vibe and earthy style to this space.

#27) Laundry Room Hanging Basket Idea

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It’s a great idea to utilize the space on the back of your laundry room door! 

This tip from My Sweet Savanah Blog really helps make the most of small laundry room spaces by utilizing the unused space on the back of the door!

You can find a similar hanging basket from Amazon here.

#28) Farmhouse Laundry Room Ideas

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Source: Pinterest

Is this laundry room cute or what?!

Farmhouse vibes throughout with cupboard doors, labels and striped rug ~ so cute.

#29) Laundry Room Wall Decor 

laundry room decor idea

laundry room decor ideas

These darling Farmhouse Laundry Signs will spruce up your space in no time.  They look gorgeous on a colored wall or piece of barn wood.

The same goes for the adorable rustic clothespins.

Don’t let these two items stop you.  Browse the surprisingly affordable and absolutely darling laundry room decor ideas here!

#30) Vintage Vibes Laundry Room Idea

laundry room ideas

Source: Pinterest

I love the vintage accessories and tall tree in this laundry room space.

Natural fiber rug and basket give this a relaxed and earthy feel while small shelving adds room the the essentials.

Happy Laundry Room Overhauling

I hope you found some laundry room ideas that will make their way into your home! 

For even more functional organization ideas, HEAD HERE!

Cheers for now.

<3 Ang

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  1. selling a house says

    March 25, 2019 at 5:42 am

    Nice post. Thank you for sharing this amazing post about laundry room ideas.

    • theunlikelyhostess says

      March 25, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      You are most welcome! Thanks for reading. 🙂

  2. Linda Houston says

    February 15, 2022 at 5:17 am

    I loved the laundry room ideas. I to have a very small laundry room that I have redone, but there’s still more to do, but the size stumps me every time I turn around. The ideas in this post are great!

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