Industrial Laundry Room Ideas
A industrial laundry room offers a solid design foundation with plenty of room for personal expression. Raw, honest spaces celebrating urban warehouse heritage. This combination draws on industrial's signature elements—exposed brick and concrete and visible ductwork and pipes—to transform your laundry room into a space that's both beautiful and functional.
Why Industrial Works for Laundry Rooms
Industrial can work well in a laundry room when you balance the style's core elements with the room's functional needs. Focus on exposed brick and concrete while ensuring the space still serves its purpose: laundry rooms handle washing, drying, folding, ironing, and garment storage. they should support efficient laundry workflow while containing the mess and supplies associated with laundry tasks. Select materials like Exposed brick or Concrete that can handle the demands of this room.
When designing a industrial laundry room, consider limited space for machines and tasks. Industrial design typically addresses this through visible ductwork and pipes. Also keep in mind the room's bright task lighting over machines and counter and laundry detergent and supplies when selecting furniture and finishes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Creates a cohesive industrial aesthetic
- Exposed brick and concrete
- Industrial color palette works well for laundry rooms
- Quality materials like Exposed brick add lasting value
- Flexible layout options for different laundry room sizes
Cons
- Some industrial materials may need practical substitutes
- Laundry Room challenge: Limited space for machines and tasks
- Limited to industrial-appropriate color choices
- Premium industrial pieces can be costly
Design Tips
Start with a base of exposed brick and raw concrete to establish the industrial foundation
Choose a reclaimed wood dining table as your anchor piece, complemented by essential laundry room items
Incorporate Exposed brick and Concrete to achieve authentic industrial texture
Layer lighting with exposed edison bulbs to create depth and ambiance
For layout, position machines for easy loading/unloading
Address storage with laundry detergent and supplies in industrial style
Add personality with edison bulb lighting and metal wall art
Color Palette
Exposed Brick
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Raw Concrete
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Iron Black
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Weathered Wood
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Rust Orange
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Aged Copper
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Materials
- Exposed brick
- Concrete
- Reclaimed wood
- Iron and steel
- Raw metal
- Worn leather
- Wire and mesh
Essential Furniture
- Washer and dryer
- Storage cabinets or shelving
- Folding surface (counter)
- Laundry sink (if plumbed)
- Reclaimed wood dining table
- Distressed leather sofa
- Metal bar stools
Decor Accents
- Edison bulb lighting
- Metal wall art
- Vintage factory signs
- Industrial clocks
- Wire baskets and crates
- Antique machinery parts
Space & Budget Guidance
Small Space Tips
Industrial can make small spaces feel larger through its no-nonsense approach. Use metal shelving for storage that doesn't block light, choose furniture on wheels for flexibility, and embrace vertical space with tall shelves and pendant lights. For a small laundry room: Small laundry spaces (closets or corners) maximize vertical space: stacked washer/dryer, wall-mounted cabinets, over-door organizers. Fold elsewhere or use a fold-out counter. Every inch serves a purp
Large Space Tips
Industrial design was made for large lofts. Expose all the structural elements possible, use oversized factory lighting, create zones with furniture rather than walls, and let the architecture become the decor. In a larger laundry room: Large laundry rooms can include a utility sink, extensive counter space, room for ironing, pet washing station, and household organization center. Can double as mudroom or utility hub.
Budget-Friendly
Industrial can be achieved cheaply with creativity. Salvage yards, architectural antique shops, and Craigslist yield authentic finds. DIY pipe shelving, vintage crate storage, and Edison bulbs go far. Expose any existing materials rather than covering them.
Luxury Approach
Work with architects to expose and restore original warehouse elements. Source museum-quality vintage industrial pieces, commission custom metalwork, and invest in professional restoration of original features.
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