20 Laundry Room Design Features That Are Insanely Smart

We may hate laundry, but we love creative laundry room design ideas! 

Make it a brilliant use of space, add smart laundry organization, and do anything you can do to make laundry less of a chore, and we’re sold!

Here are 20 brilliant features in a laundry room that make it worth spending a little time in!

1. More Than One Washer and Dryer

If it helps us get that dirty laundry washed in half the time, sign us up!

While not everyone has the space to sport their own private laundromat, perhaps consider a washing machine that also dries…and then buy two! The technology is already out there, and soon, we’ll start seeing washer dryer combos as the norm. 

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2. Pull-Out Drying Rack

It turns out you don’t need much space for a dryer rack. Whether it is a pulley system that lowers from the ceiling or a narrow cabinet with pull-out racks, you no longer need to hang your laundry to dry outdoors. 

Forget battling the bugs, grass, and elements…dry your sensitive clothes in style. 

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3. Ironing Board Storage

The old pull-out ironing board of the past is just as handy, but with improved design! Now you can install it as a pull out drawer, or pulled down from behind the door.

4. Clothes Hanging Space

If you have the room for it, a hanging rod can double as a drying rack, or become the perfect way to steam clothes from right there in the laundry room.

A hanging rod can do double duty as a way to air-dry garments.

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5. Added Mudroom Combo

When you don’t have space for a full mud room, add a few of it’s important elements. 

If you can add a door directly to the outdoors, or attach it to the garage, you would have achieved the ultimate laundry-mudroom combo!

6. Stackable Washer & Dryer

This is a great feature for a galley-style laundry room, or any small laundry room.

Smaller spaces require strategic thought put into the layout of your laundry room and the use of clever storage solutions.

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7. Laundry Shoot

It may be an old idea, but a laundry shoot can be very handy if your laundry room is on a different floor than the bedrooms, especially when it is several floors down!

8. A Farmhouse Sink (or any sink!)

A sink is a practical solution for stain treatment, soaking clothes, and more! A farmhouse sink is ideal because it is large, but if you only have a small space, even a small sink can make a difference!

9. Smart Cabinet Space

Laundry room cabinets keep the space clutter-free, and mean plenty of storage. 

Upper cabinets are great options for stashing the essentials, like laundry detergents, fabric softener, and cleaners so they aren’t in plain sight. 

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10. Hidden Washer & Dryer Solution

If you don’t have space in you home for a laundry room, a smart solution might just be to build the washer-dryer into another space, but hide it in plain sight. 

Make it a kitchen-laundry combo, add it to a large entryway, or even work it into your clothes closet!

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11. Floating Shelves

Closed shelving has its perks, but open shelving can also be worked into a functional space. It is the perfect place to stash items you frequently go for. 

12. A Folding Table

Add a countertop space right across the top of the washer and dryer. For this, you’ll need a front-loading washer and dryer, but it is a great way to make the most of this utility room. Fold laundry right there as part of your laundry routine. It provides a much-needed workspace and reduces ironing later.

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13. Built-In Laundry Basket Storage

Create a cubby for your rolling laundry baskets! It keeps the floor space clear of clutter, and adds a touch of style.

14. Pet Shower

​If your pets are a huge part of your home, and you don’t have space elsewhere, add a dog wash station to your laundry area! 

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15. Pullout Shelves & Rolling Storage Towers

​Use smart storage solutions like rolling carts or towers to stash smaller items like stain removers and other supplies.

Laundry room design should always incorporate loads of storage for the obvious everyday tasks you’ll be performing in that room.

16. Builtin Step Stool

Make it easier to reach cabinets above with a built-in step stool!

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17. Basket Rest Shelf

This can be especially handy if you have a stackable washer and dryer. A little shelf lip between the two that pulls out is a great spot to hold a basket.

18. Cleaning Supply Cabinet

This is an ideal area to add a cleaning closet. Increase storage space by installing over-cabinet-door shelving. Or use stylish storage containers for cleaning items, and store them as part of the decor on countertops.

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19. Windows or Skylight

Natural light always makes a significant difference in the mood of a room. Keep it light and airy so it doesn’t feel like you are working in a dungeon. If you can’t add natural light, a great light fixture is definitely in order.

20. Steamer Closet

This luxury item is built into your cabinetry, but acts as a space to hang your clothes and steam the wrinkles right out!

This is especially handy if you struggle to put away clothes right as it comes out of the dryer.

Get Inspired & Transform Your Laundry Space!

These incredible laundry room design ideas will help you increase aesthetic appeal and make for a functional laundry room layout! Laundry day might still be a pain, but your laundry room space will never be more beautiful!

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