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40 Farmhouse Laundry Room Ideas that Combine Function and Style

By

Zakhar Ivanisov
Published: June 3, 2021
Updated: October 30, 2023

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Love it or not, we spend copious amounts of time during the week doing laundry. So why not to make your farmhouse laundry room a great space to do your chores in? Since the laundry room is primarily a utility area, the first consideration would be the functionality. After all, when we think of the laundry room, the first items to come to mind are washers, dryers, and other equipment. However, it doesn’t mean that it should only be all about this. 

The great thing with farmhouse laundry room designs is that they are charming and cozy and usually have good quality. In terms of storage, you can choose to have closed paneled door cabinets or open shelves. Meanwhile, the combination of neutral colors with warm wood and patterned tiles is calming to the eyes. Elevate the style with decorative motifs such as mason jars, buckets, and hanging wall signs to add a homey vibe to space.

If you’re looking to make laundry day more enjoyable and feel less of a chore, you can take some cues from these farmhouse laundry room ideas in designing this small yet often-used part of your home.

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Full-Height Cabinets with Washer and Dryer

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: robynssouthernnest

The color scheme goes perfectly well with the molding of the cabinet without looking too heavy. The positioning of the washer and dryer a few cabinet drawers above the floor is a really good idea. Since both appliances are front loading, it’s easier to place and take out clothes this way instead of constantly bending.

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Tall Cabinets with Vertical Panels

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: frenchflairfarmhouse

Installing cabinets above the washer and dryer in your laundry room helps you maximize the wall space behind your appliances. This extra space can be used for storing items that you constantly use while washing your clothes.

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Open Cabinet with Drawers and Hooks

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: robynssouthernnest

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Laundry Room Batten Cabinet Doors

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: ourwintonhome

The batten design of these cabinet doors fits perfectly in the farmhouse style of the laundry room. If your cabinets, walls, and equipment are all in white, you can opt to accessorize with plants and a patterned rug to add dimension and warmth to space.

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Stylish Laundry Room in Black

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: moderntexashouse

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Painted Laundry Room Cabinets with Accent Colors

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: our.cozy.condo

You can always choose what to accentuate more in your laundry room. For example, these green overhead cabinets act as an accent to the grayish tones of the appliances and the white subway tiles of the laundry room.

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Laundry Room with Shiplap Walls

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: designsbyashleyknie

Shiplap is considered to be a favorite pattern in farmhouse interiors and you can definitely use it in the laundry room, too. The horizontal lines of the planks add a sense of width to the room while the white wood finish creates a neutral canvas for decorative motifs. The wood flooring, patterned rug, and wicker accents in this laundry room add texture and warmth to the entire look.

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Laundry Room with a Shiplap Ceiling

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: our_forever_farmhouse

The shiplap technique can also be applied to ceilings if you’re looking for a more uniform look in the laundry room. Use wood tones for the flooring and furniture to make the space livelier.

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Shiplap Laundry Room Wall with Shelves and a Counter

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: thevintageroad

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Shiplap Wall and Black & White Tiles

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: lavenderbrookfarm

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Old & New Farmhouse Laundry Room

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: ahoneyofafarmhouse

The combination of new and reclaimed wood for the finishes and the use of pipe rods for the hanger creates interesting textures in this laundry room.

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Dress Up Your Laundry Room in Floral Wallpaper

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: reems_design

Wallpaper is a highly recommended wall finishing material since it hides wall imperfections and is easy to use. If you’re going for a contemporary look, take a cue from this laundry room which uses floral line print patterns that matches perfectly with the hexagonal floor tiles.

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Wallpaper Accent Wall

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: houseonhideaway

It is a good design decision to put wallpaper on only one wall since having too much of these repetitive olive branch patterns can be overwhelming especially when applied to narrow laundry rooms.

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Chevron Wallpaper Print

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: greybirchdesigns

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Sponge Your Laundry Room Wall with Prints

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: fostermomfarmhouse

An inexpensive way to update the walls in your laundry room is to apply patterns through sponging. The result is a random yet well-distributed design that adds a certain charm to the laundry room.

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Gray Brocade Prints with Paneled Walls

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: rustic.sparkle

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Cubicles under the Laundry Room Counter

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: jenbryantdesign

I love the aesthetic of this farmhouse laundry room –  from the taupe walls, the marble countertop down to the under-counter cubicle shelving and the decorative prints. The rope baskets also work well with the color scheme and don’t clash with any of the patterns.

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Multilevel Laundry Room Wood Shelves

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: blessedcrazytexasnest

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Laundry Room with Labelled Baskets and Shelves

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: shegaveitago

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A Touch of Pastel in the Laundry Room

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: nissalynninteriors

Using cubicles and baskets to organize your laundry items is a great way to keep the laundry room very organized and to maintain an orderly appearance. Get a few coordinated baskets or boxes that you can use as storage and place them inside the cubicle boxes for a unified look.

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Patterned Black and White Laundry Room Floor Tiles

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: jodie.thedesigntwins

This is such a great design choice for a variety of reasons. Firstly, it is less stressful to the eyes compared to having too many patterns on the wall. Secondly, since this area gets a lot of foot traffic, patterned tiles subtly conceal wear and tear and it is easy to clean. Third, this design livens up your farmhouse laundry room especially if you want to keep your walls white or in a light neutral color.

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Laundry Room with Patterned Floors

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: kira_turner

If you prefer to use neutral colors in the laundry room, opt for prints and patterns to add dimension and texture to the space. In this case, the subway tiles were incorporated as the wall finish and graphic tile patterns were used on the floor. The use of gray colors, instead of black, creates a great definition without overwhelming the eyes.

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White and Wood Themed Laundry Room

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: lifeamongthecedars

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Install Wall Mounted Hanging Racks

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: 1900stonefarmhouse

If you can’t dry your clothes outside, you can install hanging accessories to the walls of your laundry room as a supplement to your drying rack. Aside from keeping the floor space more open, these installations can easily be folded back to the wall when not in use.

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Metal Shelves with Bucket Organizers

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: athomewithjenna

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Industrial-Style Laundry Room with a Ladder Hanging Rack

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: white.farmhouse

This is such a creative and smart idea to install a ladder hanging rack on the ceiling instead of using a usual freestanding drying rack. And since the remaining water can drip to the counter, you can easily wipe it off.

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Laundry Room with Dog Shower

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: remingtonranchfarmhouse

Combine two functions together by making the laundry room a multipurpose room for related activities. In this case a tub for showering dogs incorporated in the farmhouse laundry room.

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Farmhouse Laundry Room with a Tiny Sink

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: heartofwendy

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Mudroom with Laundry Functions

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: thetedescofarm

Having your laundry area attached to the mudroom is an efficient tactic since you can immediately stash dirty clothes to the hamper before going inside.

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Idea Farmhouse Laundry Room

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: the.sycamore.farmhouse

Aside from storing detergents and the steam iron, we need ample space in the laundry room to temporarily hold used clothing and linen as well as freshly laundered ones. Having a combination of cabinets, shelves, and cubicles is ideal if you want to organize all necessary items within the same room.

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Industrial-style Multi-Layer Shelves

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: farmhousetofrills

If you’re looking to increase storage but would like to maintain the spacious appearance of your farmhouse laundry room, your best bet is to install wall shelves. Aside from the visual openness that they provide, it’s also easier to see and reach out for the items that you frequently use.

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Laundry Room with a Thick Wood Wall Ledge

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: ourwintonhome

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Laundry Room with a Pop of Color

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: brownies_forever_farmhouse

Bring in a touch of quirkiness to your laundry room by adding pops of colors and stylized prints. These inexpensive decorative wall hangings, decals, and printed canvas fabrics will add joyful elements to the room so that doing the laundry will make it feel like less of a chore.

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Tame Your Laundry Pile

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: motherthyme

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Light Up your Laundry Room

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: peoniesandtwine

Add luxurious lighting to your farmhouse laundry room tp brighten up the space. Instead of stark white light, opt for a cool white yellow to elevate the cozy, luxe factor.

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Laundry Room with a Piece of Art

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: pink_peppermint_design

The huge sink between the washer and the dryer is also a good strategic decision so you don’t have to walk across the room to use it. And additional points go for placing a tranquil artwork above the sink.

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White Luxe Laundry Room

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: pink_peppermint_design

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Shabby Chic Laundry Room with Sitting and Table

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: happydaysfarm

I can imagine myself spending a lot of time in this farmhouse laundry room. The table is a perfect addition as I can while away the time writing or reading a book.

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Farmhouse Laundry Room with a Vintage Touch

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: delightedwiththedetails

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Seasonal Flair in the Laundry Room

Farmhouse Laundry Room

Photo: fancyfixdecor

Include your farmhouse laundry room when decorating for festivities! Hang a colorful wreath on the cabinet door and turn your hamper into a décor holder.

 

Picture of Zakhar Ivanisov

Zakhar Ivanisov

Meet Zakhar Ivanisov, a Seattle-based entrepreneur and design enthusiast at the helm of Soul & Lane. With a heart full of passion, Zakhar blends his business acumen and a keen eye for aesthetics to create spaces that are as inviting as they are stylish. His venture into the world of home decor and organization reflects a unique fusion of entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine love for transforming living spaces.

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