We asked pros to unload the laundry room decorating mistakes they most often see clients making.

For a bigger investment, Patel recommends updating the floor tiles with a fun pattern if the budget permits.

She mentions items like paint, garden fertilizer, or cleaning chemicals.

Top load washing machine in laundry room

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Not Making Space-Saving Decisions

Laundry rooms are rarely spacious.

“Fold-down surfaces for drying, ironing, and folding are key in small spaces,” Mroz says.

Use them to air dry leggings or other delicates that need to skip the dryer.

Modern Bathroom With Washing Machine, Dryer, White Cabinets and Drying Rack

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If it’s not, give the offending cabinets the boot.

Mroz seconds this idea, encouraging people to consider swapping closed cabinetry for open cabinetry.

According to Mroz, it can be the perfect place to store bulky items like laundry baskets.

Laundry room shelving

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Her one golden rule?

check that to measure your laundry baskets before you build.

Laundry room with decor in corners and walls of sink

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Laundry room with glass cabinets and drawers for storage

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What to store in the laundry room

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