Having a cute, practical laundry room not only adds charm and functionality to your space but can also boost your home’s value. But in this economy, it can be challenging to pay someone to complete all these tasks for you. That’s why doing it yourself (or DIYing, as the cool kids call it) is a great alternative.
The best part? You don’t need a total overhaul to transform your laundry room. With a gallon of paint, a change to the lighting, and a bit of reorganization, you’ll see a big difference — a brighter and more functional space.
Here are a few affordable ways to improve your laundry room that are well-suited for DIYers of any level.
1. Paint the walls or cabinets

You don’t have to do anything extravagant to improve a room. Sometimes simple, small changes can have the biggest impact. Consider freshening up the space with a new wall or cabinet color. The color you choose can be based on a particular theme or style. Or, if you have a smaller laundry space, you can opt for bright or pastel colors to make it feel more open and spacious.
2. Peel-and-stick tiles or wallpaper

Can’t stand painting? You’re not alone. That’s why peel-and-stick tiles or wallpaper were invented! You can add this to the entire room, or keep it simple by creating an accent wall. They’re super affordable, very easy to apply, and can be found all over the internet and in stores.
3. Install floating shelves

Floating shelves are excellent additions to a laundry room for a variety of reasons. Not only do they look cute and can be decorated with plants, picture frames, or little trinkets, but they’re also practical. You can use floating shelves to hold detergents, fabric softeners, or any laundry products that you want close to hand. Plus, floating shelves look like you put more effort into installing them than you probably did.
4. Create a folding station

Long gone are the days of folding your laundry on the couch or bed. You can quickly and affordably install a designated folding station in your laundry room. This will serve as the perfect space to fold your clothes into neat piles and organize them. Do this by adding a countertop over the washer and dryer with wood or plywood.
5. Add Plants

Adding plants to a space adds so much life and color to it. As long as your laundry room has access to natural light from a nearby window, you can put plants on shelves, on the floor, or hanging from the ceiling. Opt for plants that are easy to take care of, like ZZ plants, snake plants, or pothos. If your room doesn’t have any natural light, there’s absolutely no shame in getting a fake plant.
6. Wall-mounted drying racks

Wall-mounted drying racks are great DIY additions to your laundry room, as they allow you to hang delicate items, like silk, lace, wool, or cashmere. This is a particularly affordable project, too–all you need are wood slats. You’ll love how much space it saves you to have a wall-mounted drying rack instead of one you have to open and set up somewhere else in the house.
7. Label bins

One of the best ways to organize your laundry room is through labeled bins and baskets. Pro tip: if you really want to save money, you can purchase these at the dollar store. Make sure you get ones that allow you to attach chalkboard or printable labels. You can use these bins to organize detergents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, and so much more.
8. Add lighting upgrades

Upgrading your lights is another great way to improve your laundry room — and the rest of your home, while you’re at it. Many homes have outdated fixtures that have probably never been given a second glance. Allow yourself to get creative and replace outdated fixtures with budget-friendly, stylish ones that emphasize your taste. You can even get adhesive LED lights under shelves that are motion-activated.
9. Upgrade hardware

Upgrading your cabinet hardware is a shockingly cheap and simple way to improve your space. Swap out old knobs with trendy, budget-friendly options. You can get these from thrift stores or hardware stores. It gives you a really fun way to add some unique character to your space.
This is also a hack you can use throughout your whole house. You’ll be surprised how much of a difference it makes in your home!
10. Decorate with art

Just because you’re in a laundry room doesn’t mean you can’t add a little character to the walls. If you have the wall space for it, add some paintings, prints, or posters. You can print your own photos and purchase cheap frames from the thrift store to make them uniquely your own. You can even opt for some cheeky, laundry-related artwork for a bit of fun.
11. Add a washable rug

It’s amazing how much changing out a rug can transform a space. And while you’re already in the laundry room, you might as well get a machine-washable one. A rug can add color, warmth, and style to a room. You can also change them out as often as you want so you can mix and match and try out new themes.
12. Decant Laundry Products

If there’s one thing that TikTok users love, it’s decanting products. While it might seem small, decanting laundry products can actually help save space, reduce clutter, and make laundry products more accessible. Having containers that are all the same size not only gives your laundry room a clean, organized look but also helps you know when it’s time to purchase more soap.
13. Decorate With Functional Items

Decorating with functional items in your laundry room not only looks stylish, but it makes the items you need to use while doing laundry more accessible. Add a pegboard to hang tools, ironing boards, or small baskets. You’ll save lots of time and effort by not having to turn the house upside down and look for things.