Are you spending hours online every night looking at beautifully designed laundry rooms? You’re preaching to the choir. However, if your room is on the smaller side, it can be hard to balance aesthetics and functionality. To help you out, we’ve put together some practical and beautiful small laundry room ideas. We discuss the more practical side of design before we touch on the more creative side of your renovation.

Space-saving small laundry room design ideas

In the initial design stage, look for small laundry room ideas that focus on usability. Here are the main considerations:

Layout 

If you’re designing your laundry room from scratch, maximise efficiency with a smart layout. Here are our favourites for a small laundry room: 

• European: This layout tucks your washing machine, sink and storage into a small cupboard or nook. If you like having everything within arms reach on laundry day, this layout is your best bet.
• L-Shaped: The L-shaped laundry means you can place the sink on one leg and your washer-dryer combo on the other. This compact design allows for more counter space and room for movement.

Organisation

Every cm of space counts in our smaller rooms. Find pieces that keep your space neat and organised. This could be anything from a wall-mounted folding ironing board to a cabinet with built-in compartments.

When it comes to appliances, don’t get caught up in thinking bigger is better. Installing a compact washer-dryer combo will maximise your space and keep the room from feeling cluttered.

Storage

Compact appliances can only do so much, so we need to find smart solutions to the storage issue. Look for a combination of vertical cabinets, pull-out shelves and open cabinetry to give you the space to organise. 

Making your small laundry beautiful

Now that you’ve hit the nail on the head in designing your laundry for efficiency, we can focus on how it looks. Here are some things to take into account:

Theme

Decide on your overall vision. Do you want a Hamptons-style look with light timber benches and light tiles or a rustic feel with darker tones? Choosing a theme will guide all future design choices. 

Striking

Add standout design features if you want your small laundry to look different from the neighbours. For example, add a unique backsplash, patterned floor tiles or quality tapware to give the room a nice touch. 

Personalisation

Add personal touches with accessories to make the space truly yours. Display your favourite art pieces, place vases or introduce plants to the room. These small details make a world of difference in making your laundry room more enjoyable.

Get started today

Transforming your small laundry room into an efficient and stylish space is within reach! If you put in the time with careful planning and design choices, you can maximise the efficiency of your laundry and have it reflect your personal style.

You can’t plan a renovation without considering the space's long-term use. High-quality countertops, cabinetry, hardware and accessories will make sure your laundry lasts. Ready to begin your laundry room makeover? Explore the Yabby range and kick your design journey into gear.