44 Great Laundry Room Ideas for Even the Smallest of Spaces (2024)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.