Sometimes a laundry room is more than just a place to wash clothes.
These laundry mudroom design ideas will help you make the most of this heavily used space.
Storage-Packed Laundry Room
This hybridlaundry room mudroomstays tidy thanks to kid-friendly storage.
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Plus, low-profile organizers on top of the washing machine keep all the laundry essentials contained.
Wallpapered Laundry Room
Fun wallpapercan actually make a small space look bigger.
Wallpaper an accent wall for a splash of color or pattern.
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The room gets plenty of light, which helps an array of potted plants thrive.
A DIY butcher-block counter over the washer and dryer adds extra functionality and a place for folding.
Dark flooring makes dirt and footprints less noticeable.
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Subtle details, like ceiling light fixtures, chickenwire on upper cabinets, and brass hardware finish the look.
If yourlaundry room is also an entryway, try this trick for disguising the large appliances.
The darktiled floorhides scuffs and dirt in the hardworking hub.
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Laundry Room Workspace
Sometimes your laundry room needs to be used for more than washing clothes.
Built-in locker storage keeps everything organized, with a distinct cubby for each family member’s jackets and shoes.
Patterned tile and a butcher-block folding stationadd interest and functionality.
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