Paint It a Fun Color
Your laundry room is a place hardly anyone besides your immediate family will ever see, so it’s the perfect place to try out that bold paint color, like bright orange or teal blue, you’ve been eyeing. Since this area is usually on the smaller side, it won’t take you long to get the job done. Paint the laundry room cabinets or the walls – either way, it will make doing the laundry that much more enjoyable.
Hang Wallpaper
The laundry room is your place to go crazy with colors and patterns. Hang wallpaper to make a big impact in a small space. There are different application methods from versions where you paste either the wall or the paper before hanging, but peel-and-stick wallpaper is going to be the easiest.
Go for a bold graphic print or a dainty floral pattern, either design will make you smile every time you wash a load of laundry. Just make sure to have an old card or a putty knife on hand to smooth out any air bubbles while you’re hanging the wallpaper.
Add Peel-and-Stick Tile
Peel-and-stick tile can go a long way towards making your laundry room feel like a stylish addition to your home. Go for a fun backsplash or tackle the floor. From faux marble to small penny tiles, the options are endless. The good thing about peel-and-stick tile is there’s hardly any prep-work involved aside from a quick wipe down, and you can lay it over almost anything from outdated ceramic floor tiles to drywall. There’s no grouting necessary and you can trim the tiles with a sharp utility knife, making it the perfect project for any level of DIYer.
Hang Shelves
Making detergent, fabric softener and stain remover easily accessible may not seem like a big deal, but a little organization is guaranteed to make your laundry experience more enjoyable. A free-standing shelving unit will also give you more storage if that’s something you’re lacking.
Going vertical with your laundry room shelving allows you to utilize every inch of available space while keeping clutter off the floor, making it a great solution for small rooms. Love gold finishes but it doesn't match the rest of your house? Go for the gold shelves in the laundry room. There are no rules here and every element should be something you love looking at.
And yes, storing your detergent in a glass container might look pretty, but for some of us it’s just not practical. Instead, opt for woven baskets that’ll hide your detergent bottles in plain sight.
Add a Designated Spot for Folding and Ironing
Lugging the laundry to a separate area of the house to fold it after it’s been washed is another chore altogether. Set yourself up for success and create a separate space dedicated to folding and ironing. This could be as simple as laying a piece of butcher block over your front load washer and dryer. The fact that you’ll be able to do all the laundry right in the laundry room will keep it from flowing over into piles around the house. Efficiency is enjoyable.