If you're a home décor enthusiast, you may be wondering how to handle decorating your laundry room. How can you make such a functional space look its best without making it difficult to use?  

Our real estate agents have seen some gorgeous laundry rooms over the years. In that time, they've observed several trends in how homeowners choose to dress up this space. Take inspiration from these 7 tips to transform your laundry room from basic to beautiful.  

1. Add a Little Color 
   Monochrome laundry rooms are stylish and sleek, but they're also a dime a dozen. To make yours stand out, try using accent colors to your advantage. Gold trim on your cabinets, a dusty pink countertop, or a display of stacked cerulean towels can all add a pop of color to the space and break up some of the visual monotony.  
   
   Be careful, though: it's easy to go overboard. Remember that laundry rooms are meant to be simple spaces. 
   
   
2. Choose Bold Wallpaper or Flooring 
   There may not be a lot of space in your average laundry room, but at least a little of the floor or walls will be visible in most cases. This gives you the perfect opportunity to add visual interest without adding clutter. 
   
   Consider putting a tiled floor or some patterned wallpaper in your laundry room. Because the rest of the space is so utilitarian, you can get away with some very daring choices here. Checkerboard floors, polka dot patterns, and other visually demanding décor have nothing to compete with, so they can easily take the spotlight. 
   
   
3. Add Louvered Doors and Shutters 
   Doors and windows are an often-overlooked part of interior design, especially in out-of-the-way rooms like the laundry room. The right choices can elevate a space from bland to elegant in a snap.  
   
   Laundry rooms are a perfect fit for louvered doors and shutters. These pieces are made of a series of long wooden slats instead of a solid piece of wood. They resemble traditional washing boards and evoke a feeling of cleanliness and order that is perfect for a laundry room. They also improve ventilation in the space and keep high moisture levels from becoming a problem. 
   
   
4. Place Some Plants 
   Laundry rooms should feel fresh and clean, and plants fit right in with that design ethos. Not only can a plant brighten up a room considerably, but it also makes the space feel more alive and vital.  
   
   Find a surface, shelf, or corner where you can keep a plant and pick one out. Your laundry room probably doesn't have many windows, so choose something low-maintenance that can handle the shade. Indoor staples like ivy, rubber plants, and spider plants all work well for this purpose.  
   
   
5. Put in a Dog Bath 
   If you have a little more time and money to sink into this project, consider adding a dog bath to your laundry room. As the name implies, dog baths are small sink-like areas that are typically used for pet bathing.  
   
   A pet-centric addition like this can be very appealing. A dog bath can also provide extra utility even if you don't have a dog: where better to rinse the dirt and stains off clothes than in your own built-in laundry room tub? 
   
   
6. Declutter the Space 
   Most people don't spend too much time in their laundry room, especially if they only use it when washing a full load of clothes. This makes it a tempting spot to stash all kinds of household objects that would take up too much space in other areas of the house. That's fine if the room is only meant to be a functional space, but if you want it to look good too, those extra items have to go.  
   
   Look at what's on your laundry room shelves and countertops right now. Don't just sweep everything out of sight in closets or cupboards – look at each one and decide if it needs to stay in the room, should be kept in the garage instead, or should be thrown out. You'll need your storage space to keep essential supplies like detergent and dryer sheets out of the way.  
   
   
7. Use Accents
   Laundry rooms may be utilitarian spaces, but that doesn't mean yours won't benefit from a little decoration. Accent pieces can dress the space up a little and make it feel like a fully-integrated part of your home.  
   
   When implementing this strategy, start small and build up from there. Some quaint ruffled curtains, a soft tasseled rug, or a printed cover for your ironing board can completely change the atmosphere in the room. Even a tiny change like adding ornamental handles to your drawers can make a big difference.  

Upgrading your laundry room décor isn't just a fun way to freshen up your home: it's also an investment in your property's value. If you're interested in buying a new home or selling yours, contact us today.