Upgrade Your Laundry Room With These Timeless Kitchen Mainstays

Seeking fresh design inspiration for your laundry room? Your kitchen may have some ideas. Surprising as it may seem, you can use your kitchen as a template to create a functional laundry room that is also stylish and inviting. Particularly if your laundry room doubles as a mud room, hobby room, or family storage area, adding extra utility to the space is sure to be a game-changer. Adding kitchen-inspired upgrades to your laundry room, such as an island with seating, cabinets, and countertops, will unlock the full potential of your laundry room and transform it into a comfortable retreat to tackle household chores. 

As you take cues from your kitchen to design your dream laundry room, don't overlook those small yet essential details. For example, when choosing the color and style of your cabinets, neutral colors with a semi-gloss finish will hide imperfections, stains, and fingerprints more easily. Semi-gloss is also easy to clean and resistant to mold and mildew. Install your cabinets strategically with enough space for a clothing rod and use open shelving for easy access to supplies. Consider adding a custom cabinet with valet rods and a pull-out ironing board. There are so many possibilities, so without further delay, let's explore the options and bring your vision to life. 

If you have extra room, consider an island. Islands are not exclusive to kitchens; they are also a fixture of walk-in closets for extra storage space. In a laundry room, they provide a spacious surface to fold and sort clothes. You can even add a seating nook and use it to sew and craft. Integrating drawers, cabinets, and shelving into your island will create more space for essentials. You can splurge on a high-end island, or keep it budget-friendly with an IKEA kitchen island.

Most kitchens are designed with rows of upper and lower cabinets, typically separated by a countertop in between. You can recreate this layout in your laundry room. You could even consider matching it to your kitchen to create visual continuity in your home. If you'd prefer to start fresh with your laundry room design, shaker cabinets paired with waterproof backsplash tiles made of ceramic, porcelain, or glass are a popular choice. There are many fantastic countertop materials for laundry rooms to suit any style and budget. Butcher block and laminate are on the more affordable side. Quartz is more high-end, but it offers exceptional durability and luxury.

Another kitchen-inspired feature that your laundry room can't do without is a sink. Before choosing one, it is important to consider what you'll be using it for. A large farmhouse sink is both elegant and practical for pre-washing soiled clothes or scrubbing household items. A stainless steel sink is even better for utility and can double as a pet washing station if needed.