The best laundry room decor ideas pair a clear paint color with open storage, good light and one piece of wall art hung away from steam. Choose a pale or deep wall color, hide clutter in baskets, add a warm bulb and hang a print on the wall farthest from the dryer vent and the sink.
- Hang art on the wall farthest from the dryer vent and the sink, and keep it out of the splash zone above a utility basin.
- The EPA advises keeping indoor relative humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent, so a fan or an open door matters more than any decor choice.
- Two full-size machines side by side take about 54 inches of wall, because most washers and dryers measure about 27 inches wide.
- Art over a 60 inch counter looks balanced at 40 to 45 inches wide, hung 6 to 10 inches above the counter.
- Quotes, florals and farmhouse landscapes are the subjects that suit a small, practical room best.
What Are the Best Laundry Room Decor Ideas?
The best ideas make a working room easier to use first and prettier second: a wall color you like, baskets that hide lint and socks, a rug you can wash, brighter light and one piece of art. Most decorating guides list dramatic paint, peel-and-stick wallpaper, wood paneling, baskets, glass canisters and a statement light, and all of them work.
What those lists skip is where the art goes. A laundry room is the one room in the house that gets warm, damp air on a schedule, so the position of a picture matters as much as its subject. The sections below cover both.
How Do You Make a Laundry Room Look Nice?
Make it look nice by clearing the counter, picking one wall color and adding one thing you actually look at. You stand at the counter folding, so a good view helps more than another bin.
- Paint the walls one color, such as soft white, sage green or navy, and keep the trim white.
- Use one open shelf for baskets and glass jars of detergent pods, and keep the rest closed.
- Lay a washable runner 24 inches wide in front of the machines.
- Swap the builder bulb for a warm 2700K one, or add a flush-mount fixture.
- Hang a clothes rod or a drying rack on the side wall for delicates.
- Hang one piece of art on a dry wall, away from the vent.
Pro tip: Paint the wall behind the art before you hang it. A fresh coat on a small laundry room wall takes one afternoon and makes a print look finished.
Where Can You Hang Wall Art in a Laundry Room, and Where Not?
Hang art on the wall farthest from the dryer vent, the washer hookups and any sink, and never directly above a vented dryer. Dryers push warm, moist air through a duct, and any leak at a joint sends it into the room. Our guide to bathroom wall decor explains the same steam logic.
Good Places for Wall Art
The wall across from the machines, the side of a tall cabinet and the stretch above a folding counter are all good, as long as the counter has no sink. A door or a short wall beside the entry is good for a narrow portrait piece.
Places to Avoid
Skip the wall behind a utility sink, the space directly over the dryer vent and any spot where the washer hose can spray. If the room has no window, run the exhaust fan or leave the door open during a load. The EPA's mold guidance advises keeping indoor relative humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent, and a damp room is hard on any wall decor.
Watch out: Do not hang a print above the dryer or at the end of a vent duct. Move it two or three feet to the side, even if that breaks symmetry.
What Laundry Room Wall Art Fits a Small Space?
Quotes, florals and farmhouse landscapes fit best, because they are cheerful, simple and easy to read from across a small room. Here is how each works.
Quotes and Typography
A short line about progress or effort keeps humor and meaning in a chore room. Our quotes wall art includes typography on brick that looks at home against white paint.
Florals and Botanicals
A portrait orange poppy cluster or a bed of spring daffodils brings color to a white room without adding pattern. Browse flower wall art and pick one accent color to repeat in a basket or a towel.
Farmhouse and Country Scenes
Haystacks in a mountain village or a tree-lined farm lane fit a laundry room with wood and wicker. They also suit the cottage mood that shiplap and beadboard give. Our farmhouse wall decor and country wall art collections cover this look.
How Big Should Art Be in a Laundry Room?
Size the art to the counter or the wall below it, at two thirds to three quarters of its width, and 6 to 10 inches above it. Most laundry walls are short, so choose by width and check the height before you order.
| Wall or furniture | Width | Art width to aim for | Closest sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow wall by the door | 24 in | 16 to 18 in | 16x16 square, or a 12x24 portrait for a slimmer line |
| Wall beside a cabinet | 36 in | 24 to 27 in | 24x16 landscape, 24x8 panoramic |
| Washer and dryer side by side | 54 in | 36 to 40 in | 36x24 landscape, 36x12 panoramic |
| Folding counter | 60 in | 40 to 45 in | 48x32 landscape, 48x16 panoramic (3 in over) |
Canvas sizes step from 24 to 30 to 36 to 48 inches wide, so some rows land a little over the rule. On a short wall that is fine. If a shelf or a cabinet sits within a few inches, step down one size. The wall art size guide goes through other rooms.
A folding counter is 60 inches wide and 36 inches high, with no sink on that stretch. A 48x32 inch landscape is 3 inches past three quarters of the counter. Hang its bottom edge 8 inches above the counter, at 44 inches. The top is then at 76 inches and the center at 60 inches, the top of the usual 57 to 60 inch range.
Is 5 Feet Wide Enough for a Laundry Room?
Five feet is enough for two machines side by side and little else, because most full-size washers and dryers are about 27 inches wide, which together take 54 inches. That leaves 6 inches of the 60 inch wall. Door swing, hoses and a place to stand are the real limits, not wall space.
In a room this narrow, art on the end wall matters more, since the long walls are full. A single portrait piece, 12x24 inches, fills the end wall without crowding the aisle. For more ideas, see our guide to small space decorating ideas.
What Colors and Trends Work in Laundry Rooms for 2026?
Soft whites, sage and deep blues work, because they hide dust and make a small room feel clean. Pantone named Cloud Dancer, a soft white, its 2026 Color of the Year, so a pale laundry room is in line with the year.
- Choose the wall color first, ideally a washable satin or semi-gloss finish.
- Pick one accent color for baskets, towels and art.
- Repeat that accent in the print, so the room looks planned.
- Keep metal fixtures to one finish, such as brass or black.
Every piece is printed to order and ships free across the US, in four finishes and four shapes. Start with the dry wall you picked above.
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Quick answers
Common Questions
How can I make my laundry room look nice?
Clear the counter, paint the walls one color, hide clutter in baskets and add a warm bulb. Then hang one piece of art on a dry wall, away from the dryer vent. A floral print, a short quote or a country landscape gives you something to look at while you fold.
Is 5 feet wide enough for a laundry room?
Yes for two machines side by side, since most are about 27 inches wide, which takes 54 inches of the 60 inch wall. It leaves little room for a door swing or storage. Use the end wall for a narrow portrait piece and keep the floor clear.
Can you hang wall art in a laundry room?
Yes, if you keep it on a dry wall away from the dryer vent, the washer hookups and any sink. The EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent, so use the exhaust fan or open the door. Avoid the wall directly above the dryer.
What is the most popular paint color for a laundry room?
No single color is the answer, but soft white, sage green and navy are reliable choices, because each pairs with wood and wicker and looks clean. Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a soft white, so a pale room fits the year. Use a washable satin finish.
What size art works above a laundry room counter?
Choose art about two thirds to three quarters as wide as the counter. That is 40 to 45 inches over a 60 inch counter, and the nearest size is a 48x32 inch landscape or a 48x16 inch panoramic. Hang it 6 to 10 inches above the counter, away from the sink.
