Did you know that laundry rooms are one of the most used rooms in the home, but the least decorated? Most people see this room simply as a chore space and tend to forget about it when it comes to decorating. However, this is a mistake, because a well-decorated laundry room can add character to your home. It can also add value to the house if you want to sell it at some point.
A great laundry room should be both functional and stylish. It should be an extension of the home where your farmhouse décor naturally carries over into the space. Simply infuse your creativity and style to add a farmhouse feel with woods and metals throughout the space.
So, if you’re ready to decorate your farmhouse laundry room you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together my absolute favorite laundry rooms. Whether you want to stay traditional with a rustic vibe, be bold with black and white, or spice it up with some color I’ve got you covered.
Ready to get inspired? Let’s go.
26 Real life farmhouse laundry rooms
Definition of a farmhouse laundry room
A farmhouse laundry room is the perfect combination of function and style. It usually has open shelves and it’s decorated with natural woods and metals. Decorative items easily bring a country feel into the space.
Farmhouse laundry rooms are quite often located on the main floor of the home, normally right off the kitchen, so it makes it very convenient. It’s also typically very large, so it’s the perfect place to have a big island in the middle or off to the side as a folding station.
How to decorate a farmhouse laundry room
The farmhouse laundry room should be as cozy and beautiful as the rest of the home. It’s decorated with reclaimed wood or barn wood, rustic cabinets, and vintage hardware.
These days, many people choose to decorate their laundry rooms with vintage items, such as old milk cans, or metal, porcelain, or glass bottles for storing detergents and soaps. They take inspiration from the decor of the rest of the house.
The farmhouse laundry room is usually white and clean with pops of color, but it can also be colorful. If you have a small laundry room, try decorating it with a pretty shelf and a small table with a basket full of laundry supplies. Large laundry rooms can be decorated with a lot of stylish vintage pieces, such as a vintage linen cabinet or even a vintage washer and dryer for fun.
Function matters – what needs to be included
A laundry room is one of those places in the home that needs to be super functional. It needs to have a logical flow for various transitions.
So, what should be included?
Obviously, you want to include a washer and dryer, but that on its own is not enough. You need to include a place for dirty laundry, a folding station, a drying station, and so on. It’s also important to have an area where you can easily access laundry supplies.
You want to maximize storage. Ideally, shelves or cupboards to store supplies and baskets and bins for clothing. It’s more than just a place where you do the laundry. It’s a place where you can organize all your clothes and make sure that everything is clean and in order.
How to blend farmhouse style and function
Still need a little inspiration to incorporate farmhouse style into your laundry room. Here are some fun ways to create the ideal farmhouse laundry room:
1. Hang an old laundry basket on the wall or place it in a corner
2. Add a shelf that holds vintage jars and baskets for laundry supplies
3. Include a clothesline or folding station so that clothes can be put out to air dry
4. Hide the storage space under the laundry tub
5. Add a farmhouse wash basin and porcelain sink
8. Hang an old towel rack next to the washer or dryer
9. Add a vintage laundry cabinet (for storing supplies)
10. Add wooden crates used as folding tables and storage
11. Paint or stencil words like “clean” or “dirty” on the walls
12. Add a jar filled with wildflowers for a farmhouse touch
13. Add plants in decorative jars around the space
14. Hang decorative rustic baskets on walls for washcloths and towels
15. Even paint the floor a simple color like white or light grey to add a vintage feel
16. Add a bulletin board for reminders and notes
17. Add a vintage washboard to show off your natural side
Concluding Thoughts
Decorating a farmhouse laundry room is a fun way to add rustic charm and character to your home. The laundry room should be both convenient and stylish. A functional laundry room makes it easy to take care of your clothes, while the farmhouse décor carries over the style from the rest of the house. It’s the perfect place for pretty baskets, vintage jars, and decorations. Make sure to use the space wisely and add the necessary storage. The laundry room is not just about putting your clothes in the washer and dryer. It’s about getting organized and feeling good about your clothes.
