Cheery, Practical, and Does More Than Just Laundry

We’ve selected our choice for finalist in Samsung’s best-dressed laundry room contest.

A bright paint job, smart storage, and a multi-purpose desk made this space our pick for Samsung's Best-Dressed Laundry Room contest. All images in this post: Ann Marie from Twice Lovely

We’re in love … with a laundry room!

This functional, cheery laundry room, designed by homeowner Ann Marie who writes theTwice Lovely blog, features just the right amount of practicality and fun to make laundry day less of a chore.

And it’s our pick as a finalist for Samsung Home’s Best-Dressed Laundry Room contest. Thanks, Samsung, for letting HouseLogic be a contest judge!

Here’s why we selected it and how it can inspire your own laundry room redo:

Cabinetry: Double-stacked cabinets take advantage of all available space — in this case a 9-foot ceiling. Plus, white keeps the small room airy and light.

Countertop: Genius. The stained, birch plywood countertop doubles as a desk for folding laundry, working on craft projects, and wrapping gifts.

Shelves: Laundry supplies are grab-able, and cute storage baskets keep them tidy and inconspicuous.

Paint: Bright colors, inspired by the area rug, keep the room sunny all year round.

Budget: Ann Marie bought all the utility cabinets in the room from a big-box home store for less than $500. And she made the countertop for about $50.