Transforming your laundry room into a functional and stylish space is a common goal. With its modular design and affordability, IKEA’s PLATSÄ system can be the perfect starting point. This versatile system offers a range of customizable solutions to suit any laundry room size and style, ensuring both practicality and aesthetic appeal. Here are 25 design ideas to inspire your laundry room makeover, drawing on the latest trends in the US and EU for color combinations, design styles, and functional solutions:
Light and Airy: Scandinavian Serenity
Embrace the minimalist aesthetic of Scandinavian design with a palette of white, light grey, and natural wood tones. Utilize PLATSÄ’s open shelves and wire baskets to create a sense of openness and airiness. Incorporate natural elements like potted plants or a woven rug to add warmth and texture. This design is perfect for smaller laundry rooms, as it maximizes space and creates a calming atmosphere.
Industrial Chic: Concrete and Metal
Embrace the raw and edgy style of industrial design with a combination of exposed concrete, black metal, and reclaimed wood. Utilize PLATSÄ’s open shelves to display baskets filled with laundry essentials. Introduce elements like vintage lighting fixtures, galvanized metal bins, and a distressed wood countertop to complete the look. This design is perfect for larger laundry rooms, as it allows for a more dramatic and industrial feel.
Bohemian Rhapsody: Pattern and Texture
Bring a sense of global charm to your laundry room with a bohemian design. Embrace a mix of patterns, textures, and colors, incorporating elements like macrame wall hangings, vintage rugs, and hand-painted ceramics. Utilize PLATSÄ’s closed cabinets to hide away laundry supplies and showcase baskets with patterned fabric covers. This design is perfect for those who want to add a touch of personality and color to their laundry room.
Coastal Retreat: Blue and White Harmony
Bring the calming and refreshing atmosphere of the coast into your laundry room with a blue and white color scheme. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in white, and add accents of blue through towels, baskets, and decorative items. Incorporate elements like seashells, rope baskets, and nautical-themed artwork to enhance the coastal vibe. This design is perfect for those who want to create a tranquil and soothing environment.
Modern Minimalism: Clean Lines and Functionality
Achieve a sleek and contemporary look with a minimalist design. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a neutral palette of white, black, and grey. Embrace clean lines, simple silhouettes, and functional storage solutions. Introduce a touch of personality with geometric patterns or a statement piece of art. This design is perfect for those who prioritize practicality and a streamlined aesthetic.
Rustic Retreat: Warm Wood and Natural Textiles
Create a cozy and inviting laundry room with a rustic design. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a warm wood finish, and add accents of natural textiles like linen, cotton, and jute. Incorporate elements like baskets woven from natural materials, vintage wooden crates, and rustic metal accents. This design is perfect for those who want to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Glamorous Retreat: Metallic Accents and Soft Tones
Embrace a sense of luxury with a glamorous design. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a neutral palette of white or cream, and add accents of gold, silver, or brass. Incorporate elements like a mirrored backsplash, crystal knobs, and a plush rug. This design is perfect for those who want to create a sophisticated and luxurious laundry room.
Transitional Style: Classic with a Modern Twist
Blend the best of traditional and modern styles with a transitional design. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a neutral palette of white, grey, or black. Incorporate classic elements like crown molding, decorative hardware, and a touch of antique charm. Add a modern twist with geometric patterns, metallic accents, or statement lighting fixtures. This design is perfect for those who want to create a timeless and versatile space.
Vintage Charm: Retro Inspiration and Pastel Hues
Embrace the playful and nostalgic feel of vintage design with a pastel color palette. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a soft shade of pink, blue, or green. Incorporate elements like vintage prints, patterned wallpaper, and retro-inspired lighting fixtures. This design is perfect for those who want to add a touch of whimsy and personality to their laundry room.
Mediterranean Escape: Earthy Tones and Natural Materials
Bring the warmth and vibrancy of the Mediterranean into your laundry room. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a palette of earthy tones like terracotta, olive green, and sandy beige. Incorporate elements like ceramic tiles, terracotta pots, and woven baskets. This design is perfect for those who want to create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
Tropical Paradise: Bold Colors and Lush Greenery
Bring the vibrant energy of the tropics into your laundry room with a combination of bold colors and lush greenery. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a palette of bright greens, blues, and yellows. Incorporate elements like tropical-themed artwork, rattan baskets, and potted plants. This design is perfect for those who want to create a lively and invigorating space.
Japanese Zen: Minimalist and Serene
Embrace the principles of Japanese Zen with a minimalist and serene design. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a neutral palette of white, grey, or natural wood. Incorporate elements like bamboo screens, stone accents, and minimalist lighting fixtures. This design is perfect for those who want to create a calming and peaceful atmosphere.
Mid-Century Modern: Geometric Patterns and Bold Colors
Embrace the iconic style of mid-century modern design with a combination of geometric patterns and bold colors. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a palette of mustard yellow, teal blue, or burnt orange. Incorporate elements like geometric wallpaper, vintage lighting fixtures, and iconic furniture pieces. This design is perfect for those who want to create a timeless and stylish laundry room.
Art Deco Glamour: Geometric Patterns and Metallic Accents
Embrace the elegance and sophistication of Art Deco with a combination of geometric patterns and metallic accents. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a palette of black, white, and gold. Incorporate elements like geometric tiles, mirrored surfaces, and chrome hardware. This design is perfect for those who want to create a glamorous and sophisticated laundry room.
Farmhouse Chic: Rustic Charm and Natural Elements
Bring the charm and warmth of a farmhouse into your laundry room. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a palette of white, grey, or natural wood. Incorporate elements like farmhouse sinks, distressed wood accents, and vintage metal hardware. This design is perfect for those who want to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Industrial Farmhouse: Rustic and Modern
Combine the rustic charm of farmhouse style with the raw and edgy elements of industrial design. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a palette of reclaimed wood, black metal, and exposed brick. Incorporate elements like vintage lighting fixtures, galvanized metal bins, and distressed wood accents. This design is perfect for those who want to create a unique and eclectic laundry room.
Scandinavian Minimalism: Light and Open
Embrace the minimalist aesthetic of Scandinavian design with a palette of white, light grey, and natural wood tones. Utilize PLATSÄ’s open shelves and wire baskets to create a sense of openness and airiness. Incorporate natural elements like potted plants or a woven rug to add warmth and texture. This design is perfect for smaller laundry rooms, as it maximizes space and creates a calming atmosphere.
Contemporary Chic: Clean Lines and Functionality
Achieve a sleek and contemporary look with a minimalist design. Utilize PLATSÄ’s cabinets and shelves in a neutral palette of white, black, and grey. Embrace clean lines, simple silhouettes, and functional storage solutions. Introduce a touch of personality with geometric patterns or a statement piece of art. This design is perfect for those who prioritize practicality and a streamlined aesthetic.
