Laundry set-ups come in all layouts and sizes.
Pictured above: a bright and airy laundry room designed by Curated Nest Interiors.
Wish as we might, we’re not all lucky enough to have the space for a traditional laundry room. The good news is, laundry rooms are defined less by their form and more by their function.
The core ingredients to a functional laundry room are, of course, a washer and dryer, a sink, a hanging rod, and storage space for detergents, softeners, and stain removers. Once you have the basics down, you can turn your attention toward aesthetics to start designing a laundry setup that suits your style in almost any area of your home. Ahead, we’re sharing some of the most gorgeous and creative laundry room setups from our archives.
Tuck It Into a Closet
Eden Passante of Sugar and Charm transformed a coat closet into a bespoke laundry room, complete with built-in storage. In this design, floating shelves line the bold wallpapered wall, creating a space for gadgets and detergents to live without adding clutter.
Add Ample Storage
This moody laundry room by designer Marie Flanigan carries the jeweled-toned, Georgian-inspired palette that defines the home into one of the most overlooked spaces. Built-in cabinetry surround the machines, while woven storage baskets disguise any extras. This layout would work perfectly in a basement without disrupting the flow of the traditional floor plan.
Elevate Your Units
If you find yourself in a pinch for space, consider lofting your laundry units to maximize storage potential. In this laundry room, designer Ali Bud lofted both the washer and the dryer, bringing them up to waist level (no more bending!) an granting her space to tuck double drawers beneath each for extra storage.
Choose a Stacked Set
Short on square footage? Consider shopping for a stacked washer-dryer duo, then building in some cabinetry around them. This laundry room, designed by the team at Bloum Design Co., uses poppy red to bring an elevated, playful flair to the space, which now has room for an expansive countertop.
Take It To the Basement
Curated Nest Interiors brought this center-hall colonial up to speed with a bright, airy white palette that runs through the entire home, including the basement. A common placement for the laundry room, this design proves that just because you’re below ground level, your spaces don’t have to channel doom and gloom.
Make It Multifunctional
When space is at a premium, chances are good that your laundry room will have to pull double (or even triple) duty with another functional need. Here, designer Courtney Tartt Elias of Creative Tonic Design used the square footage in this Texas ranch to design a multifunctional laundry room complete with a center island for folding or working. She even still had some space to carve out a desk nook in the far corner.
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