Quick and easy ways to style your laundry for less

For one of the most high-functioning rooms in the house, why is it the humble laundry often gets missed in the styling stakes? Our quick and simple ideas will show you how to make the most out of this space and style your laundry for less.

Styling your laundry doesn’t have to cost the earth. In fact, keep reading to see how you can get your hands on some beautiful, FREE laundry artwork!

Like it or not, we all spend a LOT of time in our laundry… so let’s make it beautiful!

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A simple, yet stylish laundry | See the full home tour here

Throw down a mat

It’s a simple thing but something that will give you maximum impact. Adding a rug, runner, or mat to your laundry will instantly warm up the space and make it feel more inviting.

It’s a wonderful way to add a splash of colour and inject some personality into the space. Many people don’t think a rug can work in such a small space, but we think it’s one of the best ways to style your laundry for less.

Upgrade your laundry hamper (or hide it away!)

Your average laundry hamper can be a real eyesore, and with so many stylish options now on the market, there’s really no excuse to keep your ugly one!

Think of your laundry hamper as a styling prop. We love using large wicker or seagrass baskets. If you have accents of black in your laundry, you could use a black woven or wire hamper. Or try your hand at this DIY canvas laundry sorter for a budget-friendly option.

If you’d prefer to hide yours away, why not give Gina’s DIY pull-out laundry hamper tutorial a go?!

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Temple & Webster is our go-to online store for affordable and stylish laundry hampers

Create a vignette

Ah, the classic vignette… it never fails us! A simple tray styled with a candle, a beautiful vessel and perhaps a lovely wooden brush or soap, and you’ve got yourself a stylish laundry in an instant.

We like to work in odd numbers as appears more balanced to the eye, and play with different heights and shapes. You can use items you ‘need’ in the laundry such as a basket of pegs, rolled up towel or canister of laundry liquid. Or, things that you don’t… such as a vase, some sweet trinkets or a reed diffuser.

You can find more tips on how to style a vignette here.

Shop our fave laundry vignette items here

Glass and bamboo laundry jar
Glass and bamboo laundry jar
Stainless steel pegs
Stainless steel pegs
Hand wash
Hand wash
White ceramic vase
White ceramic vase
Lumira candle
Lumira candle
Terrazzo square tray
Terrazzo square tray
Seagrass and rattan tray
Seagrass and rattan tray
White vase
White vase
Marble tray
Marble tray
Glass and bamboo laundry jar
Glass and bamboo laundry jar
Stainless steel pegs
Stainless steel pegs
Hand wash
Hand wash
White ceramic vase
White ceramic vase
Lumira candle
Lumira candle
Terrazzo square tray
Terrazzo square tray
Seagrass and rattan tray
Seagrass and rattan tray
White vase
White vase
Marble tray
Marble tray
Sink arrangement
A simple yet stylish laundry vignette arrangement

Add a plant

Ok. We know we ALWAYS mention plants, but for good reason. They’re beautiful, add colour and breathe life (literally) into a space. We love them displayed on the benchtop, in a gorgeous plant stand or even in a hanging planter.

Not sure what type of plant to choose? Take a look at our fave on-trend indoor plants and while you’re at it, grab some indoor plant care tips here.

Shop our fave indoor pots and planters here

Terrazzo outdoor planter
Terrazzo outdoor planter
Ribbed ceramic planter
Ribbed ceramic planter
Seagrass hanging planter
Seagrass hanging planter
Ceramic pink pot
Ceramic pink pot
Pot and plant stand
Pot and plant stand
Planter stand
Planter stand
Seagrass plant stands
Seagrass plant stands
Two set white pots
Two set white pots
Terrazzo outdoor planter
Terrazzo outdoor planter
Ribbed ceramic planter
Ribbed ceramic planter
Seagrass hanging planter
Seagrass hanging planter
Ceramic pink pot
Ceramic pink pot
Pot and plant stand
Pot and plant stand
Planter stand
Planter stand
Seagrass plant stands
Seagrass plant stands
Two set white pots
Two set white pots
New plant

Hang some artwork

Artwork is always a good idea, and yes… even in the laundry. As Gina says, “No naked walls around the home.” Use art as a way to express your individuality and create interest.

Looking for the perfect wall print? Well, let us help you out! Become an e-newsletter subscriber (it’s free to sign up) and you’ll gain exclusive access to a whole gallery of beautiful, unique, FREE printable artworks to pop up wherever you fancy. We’ve just designed some beauties especially for the laundry which we’re sure you’re going to love!

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Farmhouse laundry styling
Laundry by Kate Walker Designs | Tour this stunning laundry

Upgrade your canisters

It’s a simple switch, but swapping those plastic bottles and overly colourful packages for sleek glass canisters and bottles and you’ve got an instant way to style your laundry for less. We love clear glass jars with cork or bamboo lids or, amber coloured glass for a different look.

There are plenty of styles and options available, many of which come ready-labelled.

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We love how stylish these glass and cork storage jars look in Olivia’s laundry reno | See the full story here

Change your splashback

It sounds extreme (and expensive) but swapping out your laundry splashback doesn’t have to be! By all means, if budget allows, go for the real deal but otherwise, there are temporary options available.

Just take a look at this amazing range from Etsy! You simply peel… and stick! Waterproof and heatproof, they’re perfect for covering a small space to give it a totally new, budget-friendly look.

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Yep, these are stick on tiles! | Image via Stick on Luxury
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How FUN is this candy-pink tiled laundry splashback?! See the full home tour here

Pop up a shelf or wall hooks

Adding a floating shelf to your laundry will not only give you more space, but also somewhere to style. And who doesn’t want that?! Add a plant, a glass jar of pegs, woven baskets, some beautiful folded towels… the world is your laundry-styling oyster!

If you don’t have a huge amount of space, try some wall hooks. There are heaps of stylish options available and they’re a great way to add interest and detail to your walls. Use them in a practical sense for bags, coats and school paraphernalia. Or, to jazz up your space with a linen throw, some wooden beads or as a statement piece on their own.

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Laundry styling done oh-so well | Take the full home tour here

Swap out your tap

Another simple way to totally revamp your laundry, is by swapping out your tap. A new tap can completely transform your space from drab to fab. Like when Gina renovated her laundry, a new tap was top of her wish list!

Going for the luxe look? Metallic accents are always a good idea — think gold, champagne, brushed nickel or brass tapware. Sleek and sophisticated? Black is a total winner. Classic and contemporary… chrome or brushed platinum is perfect. You’ll be amazed at what a difference the humble tap can make to style your laundry for less.

Tap vignette

Change out your handles

A tip we often suggest to instantly update a room, is replacing door or drawer handles. If yours are dated or have seen better days, this is a great way to update and style your laundry for less.

Etsy has a fabulous range of handles to suit all styles and budgets. We love the idea of matching handles with your tapware or, going for wood or leather drawer pulls.

Swapping out your handles is also something you can do even if you’re renting —  just be sure to hang on to the original ones to put back when you leave. You can find more rental styling tips here.

Has this article given you some ideas to style your laundry for less? Which is your fave? Or perhaps you have some other ideas you think we should add to the list. Tell us in the comment section below!

More laundry inspo here

Grey and white functional family laundry renovation
One of our fave ever laundry spaces | See the full room reveal here
White laundry with minimal styling
Image via Katrina Chambers

Disclaimer: This post was first published in March 2021 and continues to be updated. It contains some affiliate links. This means when you click on a link and purchase something from that site, we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Gina Beschorner Style Curator

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