This is the first post in our new “How To” series that will share fresh ways to bring more style into everyday life.
1. Appliances should be as hardworking as they are sleek. I’ve got to admit that I’m usually tempted to go for the prettiest appliances that will blend seamlessly with my interior design… but especially in the laundry room, you’ve got to have form and function. Thankfully, my Electrolux front load washer and dryer has both. The washer features the ExpertCare wash system which results in a superior clean, while the dryer has a feature that I love – the Perfect Steam setting – which actually removes stains and wrinkles from my clothes so they look brand new.
2. Designate specific areas of the laundry room for the tasks you know you’ll be doing there. I have “stations” setup for folding laundry, ironing clothes, polishing shoes and cleaning leather. And in each place, I have all the products to complete each task that I know I’ll need. It makes things super efficient when you know you can head into the laundry room and be totally equipped to get the job done.
3. Maximize a small space with creative storage solutions. When we designed this room, we had cabinets installed that stretched all the way to the ceiling. I keep the items that I rarely use on the top shelves (with a step ladder handy), and the items I use frequently are within arm’s reach. These cabinets are where I stash my large serving pieces, craft supplies and vases — those items that you want to keep out of sight, but that have to be accessible when you need them.
5. Add a few pretty details. I love to transform my detergents into decorative objects by decanting them in refillable clear containers, then applying a chalkboard label and writing what’s inside. I always have a big pretty woven basket that I use for corralling supplies and transporting folded laundry to other rooms of the house. And plants are probably the easiest and most economical way to add a feeling of freshness to the space. In addition to adding beauty, bringing plants into the room actually increases oxygen levels, removes toxins from the air and has been shown to decrease fatigue, colds and headaches. How’s that for creating a positive atmosphere?
I’d love to hear how you guys approach laundry room design! Do you keep it strictly utilitarian, or have you added pretty touches to make it an inviting space? Any great organizing tips?
*photos by Chad Wadsworth
Love the new “How To”series, Camille! I wish I had a dedicated laundry room that was just as pretty. Unfortunately, my washer and dryer is located in the creepy basement!
Where are your leopard shoes from?
They’re Steve Madden!
Gorgeous laundry room! Makes my unfinished basement laundry room look very scary (which it is!).
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This is perfection, Camille! I don’t have a dedicated laundry room, but if I did, I’d want it to look just like this! you did an amazing job!
xx Ivana
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Absolutely gorgeous!!! I wish mine looked this. Can I ask where the cabinet pulls are from? I think a how to on garage organizing would be great too.
That is a GREAT idea… we finally conquered our garage last year after years of it being a disaster, and it’s amazing how much more storage space we have now!
Love a pretty laundry room! Yours is beautiful!
Thanks Desiree! xo
Organizing my laundry room has been on my to-do list for months so thanks for the inspiration. I was able to convince my husband to paint the laundry room pink when we moved in ten years ago and I still love it!
Your pink laundry room sounds amazing!! If there’s one area of the house that you might as well make a little bit girly, this is it. 😉
Great ideas for the laundry room! I love those leopard shoes too!
Hi Camille. I’ll be moving into a new home we built in less than a month. So excited to add some decor to the laundry room (great ideas). That’s a great laundry basket. Where is it from?
This is beautiful!! I came across your laundry room post while researching Electrolux washers and dryers. Are yours the Titanium color? Or Silver Sands? Also, have you been happy with them? Thanks!!
Thanks Meredith! Yes, I love them! I have the titanium.