Try This DIY To Turn Your Garage Into A Luxurious-Looking Laundry Room

You're not alone if you're among the many homeowners without a designated laundry room: The two most commonly sought-after additions to a home are patios and laundry rooms, according to the National Association of Home Builders. A touch of creativity is required in residences without them, with some winding up in the basement, others in closeted alcoves just big enough for a washer and dryer, and others still in the garage.

The garage is a great catch-all for storage and large appliances like stand-up freezers and washing machines. The floors are often crafted of polished cement coated in epoxy paint, making them durable and waterproof. They're also out of earshot from the rest of the property, so the family isn't disturbed when you put on a load of whites. The only downside is the aesthetic. Let's face it: This space is usually drab, full of dusty boxes and tools, and not up to the decor standards of the house's interior. 

Fortunately, with a DIY attitude and the right supplies, you can transform the place where you park your car into a luxurious spot to sort and wash clothes. Here's how to create a functional laundry room with style.

The first step to this dream space is choosing an area to develop your vision. The garage is too large a location to claim entirely for washing clothes. The average size of a laundry room in the U.S. is 35 square feet (7½ feet by 7½ feet), while the average size of a two-car garage is 18 feet by 20 feet. This means getting creative, with a partition for a private space separate from the rest of the vehicles and storage. Building a wall may be an option if you have talent with a hammer and the drive to pursue a big renovation. For a not-so-permanent project, a curtain will do the trick.

Instagram user Maggie McGaugh took on this DIY by mounting a curtain rod along the wall to create a solid white backdrop for the machines. She then segmented the room with a free-standing clothing rack hung with puce-colored material. The result is a sectioned-off portion of the room perfect for decking out in shelving, artwork, and cozy finishing touches like a fluffy white rug. You can also find other ways to create your own room divider, like a 70-inch by 71-inch folding privacy screen from Amazon for $54.99. With the spatial details sorted out, it's time to rejuvenate the old washer and dryer to match your new luxurious layout.

You may not have to change much if your washer and dryer are shiny and new. But you can breathe new life into older models. Give them a good scrubbing and cover them with material. Maggie McGaugh used a pink botanical peel-and-stick contact paper, cut to size to make room for knobs and curves. You could also deck out a front loader with decorative non-slip top protectors. Amazon sells a collection of prints for $31.66. Consider magnetic dishwasher magnets for top loaders, also from Amazon for $32.99. There are more permanent solutions too.

Recently, TikTokers are painting their washers and dryers. Paint products like Rust-Oleum Appliance Epoxy are designed for the outside of equipment like washers, dryers, fridges, and more. You can grab a case of six 12-ounce cans of spray in almond, black, white, biscuit, or stainless steel for $31.67 at Home Depot. Be sure to spray in a ventilated area and cover any spaces where paint might seep into, like dials and knobs. With a designated space for your laundry room outlined, an updated washer and dryer, and finishing touches like shelving and rug in place, you've got yourself a luxurious place to wash clothes away from the clutter of the rest of the garage.