Once you’ve lived in your home for a few years, you almost always discover one area of your home that obviously gets less attention that your main living area. One of those spaces is the laundry area. When you moved in, you thought you’d get around to improving it, but now it seems less than user friendly and outdated. HGTV has some great, easy Do-It-Yourself projects to upgrade your laundry area so it’s comfortable again.
10 Budget-Friendly Laundry Room Updates You Can Do in One Day or Less
Small changes can make a big impact.
While it would be amazing to have the time and budget for a full-scale laundry room renovation, most of us don’t have either. But that doesn’t mean that we’re totally stuck.
There are a slew of easy, inexpensive changes you can make in your laundry room that can change the look of your space without much time or effort.
Here are our favorite ideas for easy, low-budget laundry room “renovation” projects that are super light on the “renovation” but heavy on the design impact.
1: Switch Out Lighting
An easy fix in almost any room is to switch out the lighting and upgrade it with something a bit more stylish. We often don’t think of the laundry room when choosing light fixtures. But with new fixtures, or even a chic lamp, you can change the mood, look and vibe of your laundry room in no time at all.
2: Replace Cabinet Pulls
This fix might seem silly since it won’t really change up the look of your space that much, but it can really make a big difference in your overall look. If you have cabinets in your laundry room, consider switching out all the hardware to something on-trend. These leather pulls are a great option, but the sky’s the limit when it comes to hardware.
3: Add a New Sink
If you have a sink in your laundry room, switching it out is a great option if you want to dip your toe in the renovation pool. Your options are limited by your budget; however, there are some lovely sinks that you can find in home improvement stores that will elevate your space. Pair your new sink with a new faucet for an extra design punch.
4: Retrofit Cabinets
Retrofit the inside of your cabinets with additional storage options. In this example, wire laundry bins were installed to help manage the chaos of all the dirty laundry that a family might produce. You can add other upgrades, such as extra drawers, shelves or even extra storage for all of your pet items.
5: Add Storage
Even if you don’t have cabinets in your laundry room, you still have options for extra storage. This system is installed on the back of the door and provides extra space for laundry essentials. You can also add floating shelves to your wall or bring in some furniture to store all of your laundry supplies.
6: Add an Additional Washer + Dryer
Another great idea for those who have the space is to add an additional washer or dryer. For anyone with a large family who spends a lot of time doing laundry, an additional washer or dryer could end up being a relatively small investment. Instead of one load, two washers and/or two dryers allow you to always be doing two loads, and that could end up making a big difference in your day.
7: Install Curtains
Curtains are a great way to bring more order to your laundry room. You can easily use curtains instead of a door. Or you can add curtains to any windows you might have to bring in some color and pull the space together.
8: Hang Artwork
Adding artwork to your laundry room immediately elevates your space and makes it feel less like a utility room and more like a true living space. You can pick up on any design themes you already have going on in your home with your artwork. Or, go in a completely different direction, and do something fun and bold in your laundry room.
9: Paint or Add Wallpaper
If you really want to quickly change the look of your laundry room, paint or wallpaper is the way to go. Since laundry rooms are typically small, it could be a fun spot to experiment with a bold wallpaper pattern. If you don’t want to make the commitment to wallpaper, painting your space a fresh hue might be just the change you need.
10: Add a Folding Table
If you have the available wall space, add a folding table. This will provide a convenient spot to fold laundry, but it won’t take up much space in the room.
For more ideas or help for bigger D-I-Y laundry room projects, your home improvement store can help you. Most of them have great flooring options, as well as storage solutions and good advice. Some of them even have D-I-Y classes that can help you. At Berkeys we can help with the major parts of your renovation, like electrical work and plumbing projects.
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