10 stunning laundry decorating ideas to steal

The laundry may be the least loved room of the house, but that doesn't mean it can't look gorgeous. Take inspiration from our pick of the best-looking spaces on Instagram and take note for your next renovation.

How do you cope when your bestie goes away? Kasia and I usually talk like 20 times a day, so I'm having major withdrawals 🙈🙈 and then I have moments of extreme jealousy when I see our stories, and I'm like- haha when you get back you're going be stuck in your laundry for like 10 days, washing the aftermath of your fabulous holiday 😝🤣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Speaking of which, what are your laundry essentials?? Ours include these integrated laundry bins 🙌🏻 Double bins allow you to store lights and darks separately out of sight ✔️ and the plastic bins can be lifted out easily for airing or cleaning👌🏻 genius 🤓 Hope you're having a fab holiday Kasia 😘😘 you'll be spending a lot of time in here 👆🏻 when you get back 🤣😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1. Integrated laundry bins allow you to store lights and darks separately out of sight.

Designing your new space and can't decide on a colour scheme that works? 🤦🏼‍♀️ In this stunning laundry, @mimdesignstudio show us that keeping it simple can be absolutely show stopping and just as effective as an elaborate colour scheme. Going white also allows you to add colour with accessories, which are easy to swap over if you want a whole new look 🙌🏻 * Z+S tip * Using a predominantly white colour scheme can give a small room the illusion of being bigger than it actually is. So if you're low on space, going white is alright 👌🏻👌🏻 #zandstip ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

2. This small laundry makes the most of the available space with two long and lean cupboards for stashing away detergents and powders. A white colour scheme makes the space look bigger than it is.

Butler's pantry, come laundry. Just a glimpse of our condensing dryer stacked on top of our front-loader washer, installed at the Arthur St project, designed by @archier_ in West Hobart. The utility of the laundry can be tucked away, by simply sliding the door to the pantry. Loving the black cabinetry and bench against the red brick too! 📷 @benhosking1984 @thewillisdeneproject #fisherandpaykel #laundryroom #laundry #laundryday #redbrick #architecture #experiencefandp

3. This butler’s pantry doubles as a laundry and features dark cabinetry and benchtop. The space can be hidden by the sliding door to the pantry.

If you're short on space, you don't have to be short on style...how fabulous and very functional is this laundry hidden behind a cupboard #laundry #laundrygoals #laundryinspo #interiordesign #interiorinspo

4. Luxe fittings and fixtures abound in this laundry, which showcases a brass hanging rail, cupboard door handles and taps. It’s stylish enough to have on show, or it can be hidden away behind folding doors.

A touch of gold to brighten up the laundry.

5. Penny round tiles combine with a gold tap for a luxe look in this pretty space.

A laundry created for maximum productivity. Custom designed by Coco Republic Interior Design. #CocoRepublic #interiordesign #laundy #laundrygoals #interiors

6. A classic Shaker look is achieved in this charming laundry, with a ceramic butler’s sink and white subway tiles.

Laundry day: love the handle detail on this hideaway laundry space by @geoffrichardsarchitects ... with our stacked matching condenser dryer and front loader washer cleverly concealed ♡ ♡ Photo: @simondevitt #fisherpaykel #loveyourlaundry #laundryday #organised #laundrygoals #interiors #interiorlovers architecture #homestyle #design

7. Functional fold-away doors are made beautiful with an elongated handle detail.

If drooling over a well-organized laundry room is wrong, we don't want to be right 🤤💗✨ #mypotterybarn #laundrygoals #drool

8. It’s all about clever storage solutions in this functional laundry, with multiple wall hooks and a wall-hung drying rack.

SATURDAY NIGHT OUT!!! 💃Just kidding, I'm in my PJs sorting loads of filthy footy gear 🤪 #loadsoffun #laundrylovin #bonniesdreamhome #moderncoastalbarn Hardware by @rusticahardware.au | Door Colour @duluxaus "White on White"

9. A decorative barn door conceals this tidy laundry, and showcases gold hardware throughout.

I regret installing double sinks and an integrated laundry hamper into my laundry...said nobody ever! 😂 Design a laundry that your future self will thank you for...Every... Single... Day... 👚👕👖👔👗

10. The sleek caesarstone benchtop is complemented by white hexagon tiles, while the double sinks make a practical addition.

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Rebecca Lowrey Boyd

Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is a former magazine editor and the founder of Wee Birdy, one of The Sunday Times’ Top 50 Blogs in the World. A design nerd and bird enthusiast, she can usually be found poring over Pinterest, knee-deep in Bunnings or sticky-beaking at modernist homes in Sydney’s bushburbia.