Sometimes I like to pretend I have an actual laundry room instead of the narrow space between two walls that we generously call a laundry room. In my head, though? It’s fully designed. Flooring, paint colors, hardware… the whole thing. And not just once. I have about five different versions planned out depending on my mood that week.
It’s called manifesting, ladies. At least that’s what I tell myself.
Below is one of the versions I find myself coming back to constantly.
This laundry and mudroom design is proof that practical spaces don’t have to be boring. It’s clean, timeless, and just a little elevated because even the room where you toss your dirty clothes deserves to feel pulled together. Whether you’re planning a full remodel or just swapping out hardware or lighting, this roundup is a solid place to start.
The Moodboard
This space leans soft and tonal with warm whites, creamy taupes, and polished nickel finishes. It’s giving classic but not cold, functional but never fussy.
Here’s everything included in this look:
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Tile Flooring
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Product: Leona 12×12 Checkerboard Matte Porcelain Tile in Calacatta and Marfil
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Finish Suggestion: Matte
Laundry Basket
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Product: Oceanstar Black Canvas Basket (11.9″ W x 24.8″ H x 18.3″ D)
Storage Baskets
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Product: Large Braided Seagrass Crates
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Lighting
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Wall Sconce: Troy Lighting Kindle 1-Light in Patina Brass
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Flush Mount (Splurge): Visual Comfort Siena in Antique Brass
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Flush Mount (Save): Birch Lane Rosanne 3-Light in Warm Brass
Paint Colors
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Cabinets: Benjamin Moore CSP 760 “Oil Cloth” (Satin or Semi-Gloss)
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Walls/Trim/Doors: Sherwin Williams 7551 “Greek Villa”
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Wall Sheen: Eggshell or Satin
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Trim/Door Sheen: Satin or Semi-Gloss
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Decor & Hardware
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Runner: Shop it on Amazon
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Wall Art: Shop on Amazon
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Knobs: Top Knobs M1582 Rounded 1-1/4″ Mushroom Knob
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Pulls: Top Knobs M1280 Charlotte 4″ Handle
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Cup Pulls: Top Knobs M1301 2-9/16″ Cup
This whole design concept is meant to work easily in both modern traditional and transitional homes, especially if you’re dealing with a high-traffic drop zone that still deserves to look good.
Laundry rooms and mudrooms tend to get treated like purely functional spaces, but there’s no reason they have to be bland. If you’re already walking through it ten times a day, it might as well feel a little pulled together.
If you’re planning your own laundry or mudroom update, feel free to use this as a starting point. Everything here is approachable, easy to shop, and finished in neutral, timeless materials that won’t feel dated in five years.
Thanks for reading!
For more room design ideas, don’t miss:
👉 Our living room glow-up
👉 Our in-progress bathroom remodel
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