Not sure a bright, bold laundry room is for you? Designer Stephanie Lindsey suggests thinking again. “It’s a smaller space and typically out of the way, so going bold can be a fun, unexpected surprise," she shares. “It’s also a place where chores are done, so the bright patterns and color can be a happy boost of energy to your day.” We turned to the experts to ask for their best advice, and they delivered—from adding pops of color to the walls to dressing up your windows to having fun with tile. Cesa also points out that white cabinets are a laundry room go-to, and a major asset if you’re looking to go bold in your laundry or utility room. “White-painted cabinets offer the versatility to change your wall color out with ease,” she explains. “If you’re not ready for a bolder color on all four walls, try an accent wall for a smaller, but still impactful pop of color.” “We had a lot of space to work with, so we knew the room could be multipurpose and great for storage,” Lindsey says. “It also gave us a lot of space to add in some family heirlooms as decor on the custom shelving unit—made by myself and my father. My grandmother instilled in me a love for pastel aqua and pastel coral, and it obviously shows in the laundry room,” Lindsey notes that if you have the space, think of what other functions they could provide. “Make your laundry room a space you want to spend time in, and be sure to use the space wisely," she suggests. “Think of what purpose you need it to serve, and make sure functionality is there in addition to style.” “Walls, trim, ceiling, and cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s Simply White let a bright floor stand out as the focal point in the space,” she tells us. “If opting for a bolder floor color, look to white, neutral, and gray paint colors for the walls and a softer backdrop.” “Since laundry rooms don’t always have the most interesting windows in the house, it’s easy to make them more exciting with custom window treatments,” Skalman says. “For example, a Roman Shade with a subtle pattern instantly adds interest and draws the eye toward the window. Rustic textures can also achieve that effect.” “Adding floor-to-ceiling drapery along walls without windows can make spaces feel larger and more comfortable,” Skalman assures us. “This trick is also great for dampening noise and reducing echoes in open floorplans.” “Laundry rooms house machines that are a modern convenience, but even the most technologically advanced can break, leading to a wet floor,” Marcus says. “These spaces are also home to spilled liquids and wet clothing being transferred from one machine to another—all of these factors weigh heavily in favor of tile.” So if you’re going to go tile crazy, what kind and where? Marcus explains that stone is ideal for floors, while the colorful range of glass and glazed ceramic tiles make them perfect for laundry backsplashes. “A favorite color included in a laundry’s tile can go a long way to making the space a pleasant place to be," he continues.
