Check out our laundry room paint color ideas and consider a colorful upgrade to washing day!
Being surrounded by thoughtful, inspiring color schemes adds energy to your chores. For classic small laundry room paint ideas, read on to find:
Get inspired by the laundry rooms on this page, and check out our mudroom paint ideas for other exciting paint and design tips for utility spaces.
The Blue-Gray Laundry Room
Fresh, and clean, blue-gray paint colors are incredibly versatile. Here, Solitude AF-545—a rich blue-gray from the Affinity® Color Collection—adds significant depth to a narrow laundry room. If you're looking for help on paint color pairings, Affinity® offers 144 paint colors specifically formulated to help homeowners mix and match color effortlessly. “If you want to simplify color choices, use the same white paint color on trim, ceiling and cabinets,” recommends color and design expert Arianna Cesa. Here, Distant Gray OC-68 is used on multiple surfaces as a cool, bright white that balances the depth of the blue-gray wall. Another tip? Pay attention to choosing paint finish: “Different finishes help add dimension when you’re using the same paint color,” Arianna says. Here, cabinets in satin, trim in semi-gloss, and an ultra-flat finish on the ceiling–care of Waterborne Ceiling Paint–add subtle contrast within the space.
Painted Stripes? Why not!
Add a fun vibe to the wash-and-fold grind with painted stripes or other DIY painted elements. Here, striped walls in classic White Heron OC-57 and Metropolitan AF-690—a sophisticated gray—add graphical dimension to this utility space. The choice of a luxurious matte finish works well for both its sleek look and its ability to withstand frequent washing. Gray and white paint colors pair well with white- and graphite-colored appliances, so they are popular in the laundry room. If you have an artist in the family, try DIY painted elements: think geometric shapes, stencils and of course, painter’s tape for creating straight edges and patterns.
Bold Paint Color in the Laundry Room
Laundry rooms may be smaller in square footage, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go big on style. Like the bathroom, the laundry room is the perfect place to play with unexpected pops of color. Here, eye-catching Blue Danube 2062-30 adds depth to an otherwise all-white painted space. Woven baskets and a striped rug add an earthy touch against the sleek blue wall. A pop of orange in the framed art—the complementary color to blue on the color wheel—adds yet another color dimension to the space. Other effervescent hues we love include periwinkle Whispering Wind 1416, jade Fiddlehead Green 2041-20, and cheery Blue Jean 2062-50.
The Windowless Laundry Room
“The right paint colors really help enliven a windowless room,” says Arianna, adding that homeowners often mistakenly think white paint is the best and only color for a windowless room. Look to softer, refreshing colors like Hanco*ck Green HC-117, Soleil AF-330, and Polar Sky 1674 to lift and lighten your space. Cabinetry recommendations below! There are many ways paint color helps to make a small room look bigger and brighter. Here, soft-yellow painted walls with a more saturated choice of yellow paint color on shelving and cabinets does the trick. The right product and sheen influences the look of a windowless room as well. While ADVANCE® Interior paint is always a good choice for cabinetry, it’s especially smart in a small, windowless room as its sleek, furniture-like finish adds a dose of luxury. Satin sheen, a level of finish higher than eggshell, also adds a lustrous touch.
Laundry Room Floor Paint Ideas: Add a Pop of Color!
Why not experiment with bold paint color on your laundry room floor? “Painted floors add striking visual interest,” Arianna shares. “And colorful floor paint is an easy way to breathe energy into a small space.” For a hardworking floor that can withstand the type of wear and tear in your laundry room, consider quick drying . This hardworking enamel offers a durable finish that resists scratching and comes in every one of our 3,500 paint colors. If you’re ready, willing and able to take on a DIY approach to your laundry room floor (and a small laundry room may be a good place to test the waters), check out How to Paint Wood Floors and How to Refinish Hardwood floors for expert help.
Clean & Classic White Laundry Room Cabinets
Sometimes the best laundry room cabinet idea is to keep it simple and fresh by going with white paint. White and neutral paint colors, our best-selling paint colors, are synonymous with timeless versatility. If you opt for a saturated hue on your walls, white cabinets let them stand out as a focal point. Swiss Coffee OC-45, which leans towards a warm white, is a favorite choice. Other white paint colors we love for laundry room cabinets include: Explore the Benjamin Moore Off White Collection for all of your options, and visit your independently owned Benjamin Moore retailer for paint color samples.
Natural or Artificial Lighting? Sample Your Paint Color!
Many laundry rooms don’t enjoy the luxury of natural light. So pay close attention to the light source you choose, whether you opt for LED, compact fluorescent, incandescent, or something else. Artificial lighting, like natural lighting, can be warm or cool. This is mainly driven by the temperature of the lightbulb. Sample your color before you make your final decision to transform your laundry room wall paint ideas into a color solution you'll love. You can get more lighting insights from interior designer Tracy Morris in our Inside Design video, part of our Design P.O.V. series.
