The next room in our house that is badly in need of an update is our laundry room. It isn’t large but it isn’t mini like some laundry rooms. As I stated in my previous post I am not about to post a before until I am ready to post an after it is that bad. This room below is my inspiration. Some of the pretty images we see on Pinterest are lovely but not necessarily practical if you know what I mean. This room is functional and looks pretty darn good. If you are thinking about updating your laundry room or area here are my tips to guide you.
Get rid of all the branded clutter and store your soap,dryer sheets, and laundry booster in pretty containers.
via bhg
Clear glass lidded containers like the above can be found at Target
Buy some pretty storage baskets, cloth bins, or carts to keep the dirty laundry off the floor
via potterrybarn.com
via creative coop on Amazon
vagabondvintage.com
potterybarn.com
from roostco.com
Buy a pretty ironing board cover and hanger so you don’t have to hide your ironing board
via compelled to craft on etsy.
via pottery barn
Purchase a cute drying rack like this one from Ballard Designs so you don’t have to hang your clothes all over the house.
ballard designs
Or this one from Abundent Earth that you can paint to match your own décor
If your laundry room doubles as a dog/kitty room like mine you might need a clever rack like this to stow your dogs leashes, treats, etc. from Pottery Barn.
Add some clever laundry room art for interest
via etsy.com
Is your laundry room in need of an update? If so what are your plans and suggestions ? I would love to hear them you guys are always a great source of inspiration.
UGH! I am in the midst of my laundry "hallway" update and what is killing me is my old style dryer … and I can't get rid of it because it still works wonderfully. I am slowly taking charge!!
Love! This post was made for me – my laundry room is need of lots of love and these are all fabulous ideas that I can use!
Great accessories! and I want that sign, its me!!!
Cindy, I love all of these ideas—especially the rolling carts. I have the large jars with the metal tops in my kitchen for flour and sugar—found them at Target on sale. Now, I have to go redo the laundry room.
xo, lissy
This is such a lovely laundry room! If I have one like this I'd want to do the laundry all the time with pleasure! Thanks for the inspiration! Greets, Storage Mill Hill Ltd.
I hid a stackable in my master bath but these examples are so cute I wish I had a laundry room. My idea of ironing is spraying wrinkle release
Great inspiration pictures…my laundry room needs so much help!
Yes! thanks for all this inspiration Cindy!
I love that concept Diane! Would love to see pictures!! It sounds so clever!!
Recently redid a laundry room for a client and we framed photos of laundry hanging on the lines that she printed off of different sites. It added color and humor and celebrated their love of travel as many of the photos were of old buildings in Italy, Greece etc. Looking forward to seeing your completed project.
Okay maybe I want tto do a little laundry… I love all these great ideas you posted!
No you don't…neither do I!!!
I never imaged myself actually wanting to do laundry but, you're right, these spaces are so inspiring!
xo. Leslie
Segreto Finishes
Oh god me either Leslie!! I am just hoping that a redo will inspire me !!!
Love these ideas! At least I could look cool with the mesh cart on wheels heading to the laundry room in the building.
You could put Chief on top and post on Instagram!!!
Great tips and items, Cindy! In my next home, I want a proper laundry room. We have a laundry closet now, haha. Good luck with yours. xoxo
I bet it is neat as a pin and lovely even if it is a closet Loi!!
Cindy I would love to have a more spacious laundry area. In the meantime you have given some great ideas to make it more organized!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
I know don't we all Karena! I am hoping it will rub off on me!!
I'll take the one at the top, please. Our little California tract house has the laundry area in the garage. There's not much room for beauty but I've gotten used to it and since laundry is a chore, it's been okay. 🙂 Still, a girl can dream, right?
This is a fun post.
Karen
Karen your comments are always so insightful…yes and we can dream…my dream is for a smaller house and maybe a teensy laundry…but I am getting old!!
some great inspiration here…
I only can dream of a larger laundry room. I did change the door from a 1960 ugly thing, to a french glass panel and it made a huge difference. I'm told by my contractor that for a minimum price I can do a make over. After seeing this, I'm convinced. I think I will be adding the addition of incorporating pet supplies. Great idea!
Sharon
The House of Hampton
Sharon your comments always make me smile…I think we are on the same wavelength!!