7 Ways to Make Your Laundry Room Look Luxurious

These design tips might just make you excited for laundry day.

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Sophie Flaxman

Published on June 26, 2024

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Laundry rooms are utilitarian spaces, but that doesn’t mean they should be overlooked when it comes to design and style. In reality, you likely spend more time in your laundry room than in some other parts of your home, so make it a space you enjoy being in.

Whether it’s fresh paint, eye-catching wallpaper, dynamic floor tiles, or creative storage solutions, there are countless ways to transform your laundry room from mundane to magnificent. To kickstart your creativity, we’ve gathered insights from top interior designers on how to turn your laundry room into a luxurious yet practical oasis.

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Get Organized with Custom Cabinetry

“When designing a laundry room, we start by considering the space’s function,” says Lauren McKay, founder of Lauren McKay Interiors. She suggests planning the space around the tasks and designing custom cabinetry to house all key laundry-related appliances. “Custom cabinetry opens up so many possibilities for unique storage options,” she says. Think beyond the traditional cupboards and design clever mechanisms to hide drying racks, a pull-out ironing board, a hanging rail, or a vacuum cupboard with a built-in charging outlet. 

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Pay Attention to the Detail

For a quicker and budget-friendly laundry room upgrade, spruce up your cabinetry with fancy hardware. Lindsay Lucas, the designer behind Lindsay Laine Interiors, swears by this trick to instantly jazz up your laundry room. She also recommends adding some personality with rugs, laundry baskets, and vintage canisters to keep all your laundry essentials to hand. “A rug underfoot adds comfort and texture while woven laundry baskets on casters offer pretty storage that’s easy to transport,” she says.

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Go Bold with Color and Pattern

Laundry rooms are often neglected as the focus on functionality overshadows the potential for creating a beautiful, practical space. But, with a few cool touches, your laundry room could steal the show in your home. Victoria McKenny of Enviable Designs suggests adding fun tiles for the backsplash or the floor. She recommends looking for unique shapes and patterns to give an otherwise boring room a focal point. “Bright colors and patterns will brighten the room and hopefully make laundry more fun,” she says.

Create Interest with Layers of Texture

“We always strive to incorporate soft textiles, interesting artwork, indoor plants, gleaming metals, carefully chosen colors, and beautiful materials, just as we would in any other key room in the house,” says Kate Haynes, founder and principal designer of Noble Studio. To soften the hard surfaces of the carpentry, consider adding a stylish Roman blind that elegantly frames the window or injecting some vibrancy with a patterned rug. By layering various materials and textures, along with adding beautiful decor, you can craft a space that captivates your senses and enhances the task at hand. “That way, what could be considered a chore becomes a pleasant, peaceful ritual,” Haynes says.

Do Wonders with Wallpaper

“A laundry room offers a fantastic opportunity to experiment with wallpaper since the possibilities are endless,” sayss Caroline Kopp, the creative mind behind Caroline Kopp Interior Design. As one of the few spaces of a home unfrequented by visitors or other household members, it’s a chance to make the space your own. “I would focus on choosing a color that makes you happy and run with it,” she says. Kopp suggests opting for printed wallpaper over grasscloth wallcoverings or other textured options due to its resilience to moisture and heat. Choose the main wall as the focal point for the wallpaper, then pick a color from the design to paint your cabinets for a cohesive look.

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Embrace Hidden Storage

Haynes believes luxury is about handling the unavoidable in a space that exudes a sense of calm and collectedness. In a laundry room, this translates to having a well-organized workstation with ample counter space. “When designing laundry rooms for busy families, we prioritize plenty of counter space for folding and incorporate open cubbies for carts and laundry baskets,” she says. “Having a designated spot for neatly folded clothes waiting to be put away adds a touch of luxury and breaks up the potentially mundane cabinetry setup.”

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Make a Statement with a Beautiful Countertop

Nothing says luxury quite like a striking stone countertop. A rich marble vein or an elegant grain of granite can truly elevate the look of any space. “Limestone and soapstone are two of our favorites for utility rooms due to their heat-resistant properties,” says Alexis Vitale, the face of Vitale Design Group. “If you need to run a quick iron on a shirt or some pants, throw them on the counter and iron away.” It’s far less work than getting out the ironing board each time, and you won’t have to worry about ruining your workspace.