How to Design a Luxury Laundry Room (in Any Size)

Most homeowners could use extra storage space in the laundry room. Whether the pantry cabinet is for linens, towels, or additional storage for cleaning and paper products, it’s always better to have more space than less. 

There’s nothing as dreamy as having landing space in a laundry room. This is fantastic for both prepping and folding clothes. With space to finish your laundry, it will be easier to keep your home clean and free of laundry baskets. 

Get a large sink (or as big as you can fit) for washing hands and soaking messy clothes. It’s much easier to complete a task in the laundry room if you don’t have to walk back and forth using the kitchen sink. This will save you time and headaches doing laundry. 

Just like including a large sink, gooseneck faucets will make it easier to wash and rinse off clothing and clean out the sink. When you can maneuver the faucet multiple ways, it makes taking on messes that much easier. 

Find a chic color palette to create a timeless laundry room design. Trendy colors can come and go, but timeless colors will look good for a lifetime. Add a luxurious feel to your space by choosing neutral tones like white, wood finishes, soft browns, green and black. 

Luxury means providing a custom experience. Use architectural elements like wood or faux wood beams, arched doorways, and crown molding to enhance your design. 

Lighten your chore load by installing hanging rods in the laundry room. With dedicated space to air-dry, you won’t have to find random locations throughout the house to place delicate clothing. 

Remodels can be dramatically improved with proper lighting. Add plenty of functional task lighting with recessed and undercabinet lights. For a splash of fun, you can also add pendant lighting over the sink and sconces to elevate the room. 

Add open storage and décor with floating shelves. This feature can be beautiful and functional at the same time. Use a decorative tray for your floating shelves to prevent laundry soap from staining the finish or display plants, photos, and keepsakes for a personal touch. 

One of the easiest ways to make a statement is through pattern. Add backsplash tile to your laundry room design to create a water-proof focal point, or use patterned wallpaper throughout for a bold and luxurious designer look. 

Laundry rooms can’t be complete without a pull-out trash cabinet and laundry hamper. These essentials will make it easy to dispose of dryer lint, and store away clothes to be washed later on. 

For homeowners who prefer less pattern on the walls or backsplash, flooring is another great way to create a luxurious statement. Try contrasting colors and a bold pattern to spice it up, or timeless colors for a more neutral statement. 

Accessories have a big impact. Use long decorative rugs in subtle patterns, leafy plants, and even paneling on the walls for a luxurious designer look. These pieces will define the room's personality and round out the design. 

Whether it’s stationary or on wheels- if your space allows, add a center island. Similar to kitchens, laundry rooms really benefit from center islands because they provide one large workspace. This can easily be used for folding and prepping clothes, wrapping gifts, or sorting through old boxes. 

Ultimate laundry room luxury is having dedicated laundry basket storage. This could show up in the form of a pantry cabinet, custom slots within base cabinets, and any other creative ideas. When the unsightly basket is gone, you have space to work and peace of mind knowing the clutter is taken care of.