Laundry Room Essentials We Always Use in Client Projects

Laundry rooms don't always get the attention they deserve.

They're often one of the hardest-working spaces in a home, yet they're usually one of the last rooms to be designed. We think that's a missed opportunity. A well-designed laundry room can make everyday routines feel a little easier, a little calmer, and honestly, a little more enjoyable.

When we're designing a laundry room for a client, we aren't just thinking about where the washer and dryer will go. We're thinking about how someone will move through the space every single day. Where they'll fold clothes. Where they'll set a basket. Where they'll hang something to dry. Those seemingly small decisions have a big impact on how the room functions over time.

Whether you're building a new home, renovating an existing space, or simply looking for laundry room ideas to make your space work harder, here are a few laundry room essentials we almost always incorporate into our designs.

Make Everyday Items Feel Intentional

Laundry detergent, dryer balls, stain remover...these are all things we use constantly, so instead of hiding everything away, we like to make them feel like part of the design.

One of the easiest ways to do this is by transferring products into glass containers or ceramic crocks. It's a simple swap that instantly makes the space feel calmer, more cohesive, and thoughtfully styled. Everyday necessities become beautiful enough to leave out on display.

Bring Warmth Through Natural Materials

Laundry rooms can easily start to feel cold if every surface is hard or purely functional.

We almost always layer in natural materials to soften the space. Woven baskets, wood trays, linen hand towels, and even a small wooden stool add warmth and texture while making the room feel connected to the rest of the home.

These pieces aren't just beautiful. They also provide practical laundry room storage without making the space feel cluttered.

Don't Forget About Open Storage

Whenever possible, we love incorporating open shelving into our laundry room designs.

It's an opportunity to blend function with personality. A stack of neatly folded towels, a favorite piece of pottery, framed artwork, or a small vase of greenery can make the room feel collected rather than purely utilitarian.

The goal isn't to fill every shelf. Leaving a little breathing room creates a space that feels calm, intentional, and lived in.

Include a Place to Hang Things

This is one of those details that's easy to overlook until you're living in the space.

Whether it's a brass rod for freshly steamed clothing or a row of simple hooks for reusable laundry bags, having a dedicated place to hang items makes the room significantly more functional.

It's a small addition that ends up getting used every single day.

Add Something Unexpected

One thing we almost always include in our client projects is a detail that simply makes the room feel special.

Sometimes that’s wallpaper. Sometimes it's a vintage runner. Other times it's a beautiful light fixture or a piece of artwork that you wouldn’t necessarily expect to find in a laundry room.

Just because a room is functional doesn't mean it can't have personality.

Some of our favorite laundry rooms we've designed have become some of the most charming spaces in the home because we approached them with the same level of care and attention as a kitchen, living room, or primary bedroom.

Style It Like Any Other Room

Once everything is installed, we style a laundry room the same way we would any other space in the home.

A bowl for collecting little treasures left in pockets. Fresh flowers from the garden. A candle. A neatly folded stack of linens.

These finishing touches don't necessarily make doing laundry more exciting, but they do make the room feel complete. And we think every room deserves that same level of intention.

Our Favorite Laundry Room Essentials

At the end of the day, we believe every room should support the way you live, even the ones guests rarely see.

Below, we've rounded up our favorite laundry room essentials that we return to again and again in client projects. These are timeless pieces we consistently recommend because they're every bit as functional as they are beautiful. Whether you're refreshing your laundry room decor or designing a space from the ground up, we hope these favorites inspire a room that's both hardworking and inviting.

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