Your entryway and laundry zone can quickly become chaotic, but bringing these two hardworking spaces together is often the smartest way to keep your home running smoothly. Here are 30 ways to combine both purpose and good looks in one place, helping you manage clutter and streamline your daily tasks.
Colorful Bins Keep Laundry Sorted by Load
Brightly colored bins separate different laundry loads. They sit directly on the floor in front of your machines.
Built-in Bench Cubbies for Towels and Books
Simple wooden compartments are open cubbies beneath a built-in bench for rolled towels or books.
Built-in Bench With Open Shelves for Shoes and Bags
The wood of a built-in bench includes open shelving underneath. It’s sized to hold shoes and bags.
Bold Tile Flooring Anchors a Colorful Laundry Space
Patterned tile covers the laundry room floor, grounding the space. Its busy, graphic print complements bright yellow cabinetry and patterned wallpaper.
Floating Shelves and Hooks for Coats and Hats
Dark floating shelves installed above a wall-mounted coat rack hold everyday essentials like hats, scarves, and bags, while a woven basket on the lower shelf can store extra blankets or dog toys.
Open Niches Above a Beadboard Backsplash
If the wall above your beadboard backsplash feels bare, white open cubbies fill the space. They can store smaller items, cleaning supplies, or decorative accents.
Recessed Niches Hold Black Baskets for Textured Storage
Open niches are recessed into the wall, providing a spot for dark, textured baskets that hold laundry supplies or other small items.
Wooden Bench With Built-in Cubbies for Shoes and Boots
A simple wooden bench features an open cubby underneath, designed for storing shoes and boots. This keeps footwear off the floor.
Items are easily accessible on your way out the door.
Mid-Century Style Bench With Hidden Drawer Storage
This wooden piece features two drawers on one side, perfect for stashing away gloves, hats, or other small accessories. The compact bench also offers a place to sit.
Pull-Out Countertop for Folding Laundry Between Machines
Creating a convenient folding station involves adding a sliding wooden countertop between your stacked washer and dryer. This utilizes the space between the appliances, providing a flat surface for sorting and folding clothes directly where they are washed and dried.
Shiplap Wall Backs a Built-in Bench for a Cozy Nook
Shiplap creates a wall behind a built-in bench. The wooden bench includes drawers underneath for everyday items.
Built-in Niches Under Stairs for Laundry Supplies
Built-in, open niches can fit into the space beneath your staircase. These recessed shelves, painted a soft blue, hold laundry baskets or bins.
This works best when niches are sized specifically for cleaning supplies and folded clothes.
Dark Blue Cabinets With Brass Hardware Add Sophistication
When you’re looking for a modern feel in your laundry space, dark blue cabinets with sleek brass hardware are an option. This rich color contrasts well with white subway tile and appliances.
Dark Gray Built-in Bench With Wire Baskets for Storage
Below the dark gray built-in bench, open cubbies hold wire baskets. These are for stashing hats, gloves, or small bags.
White Shiplap Wall Backs a Deep Farmhouse Sink
When you need a clean backdrop for your laundry space, a white shiplap wall creates one behind a deep farmhouse sink. This sink is ideal for soaking larger items or pre-treating stains.
Retractable Drying Rack for Delicate Items
Install a fold-away drying rack on the wall near your windows for delicate garments. This white rack pulls out when needed.
It tucks neatly against the wall when not in use.
Brass Rod Under Cabinets for Hanging Items
Hang freshly laundered garments on a slim brass rod beneath your upper cabinets. It casts a metallic shine against the beadboard.
Wall Hooks for Hats and Brooms Keep Entryways Clear
Hang straw hats and cleaning tools on wall hooks. A single brass rod uses S-hooks for brooms, and another hook holds a hat.
Black Brick Wall Backs Stacked Washer and Dryer
If you want a dramatic backdrop, a wall of black subway tile can go behind stacked laundry machines. This dark tile contrasts with the white brick on the adjacent wall.
Dark Wood Built-ins With White Rope Baskets for Soft Storage
White rope baskets sit on the open shelving inside dark wood cabinetry, providing a soft texture against the wood for containing smaller items like gloves, hats, or cleaning supplies.
Under-Cabinet Rod for Drying Delicate Items
Beneath upper cabinets, a slim metal rod is for air-drying small garments. It’s for delicate fabrics that shouldn’t go in the dryer.
Wall-Mounted Shelf Above Stacked Washer and Dryer
Above a stacked washer and dryer, a simple neutral-colored wire shelf offers convenient storage. This shelf keeps frequently used items within easy reach, such as detergents, fabric softeners, or general household upkeep products, without consuming any floor space.
Its neutral shade allows it to blend with the wall’s surface.
White Built-ins Offer Open and Closed Storage Options
A tall white built-in unit combines open shelving for decorative baskets on top with lower cabinets featuring patterned glass doors, concealing laundry essentials or other household supplies.
Wall Hooks Above a Built-in Bench for Coats and Bags
Classic black hooks mounted on a vertical plank wall above a built-in bench hold coats and bags, while the cubbies below store bins or shoes.
Built-in Bench With Open Cubbies for Easy Shoe Storage
The simple wood of this bench includes open cubbies underneath. They are for tucking away shoes.
White Built-in Cabinets and Drawers Offer Concealed Storage
Line the walls with white shaker-style cabinets and drawers. They conceal laundry supplies and household essentials behind their clean, simple fronts.
Penny Tile Backsplash for a Clean Laundry Room Look
If you want a bright backdrop, a small penny tile backsplash behind the sink and up the wall works. It makes the laundry area easy to wipe down.
Chalkboard Reminder Adds a Personal Touch to Entryway
A small chalkboard mounts on the wall above the counter. It’s visible when you pass through the entryway or laundry area.
Use it for jotting down quick notes, like a grocery list.
Rolling Baskets Tucked Under a Countertop for Laundry Sorting
Two tall, wheeled wire-frame laundry baskets with striped liners fit under a wide countertop.
