A laundry room is typically pieced together without style in mind. This can lead to a bland, unintentionally monochromatic effect when white appliances are paired with white or light gray countertops and cabinets. Instead, make it your mission to create contrast in the room. If your washer and dryer are white, select cabinet, countertop, and/or backsplash colors that are dark. Hilary Farr, for instance, paired her white appliances with dark blue subway tiles. If your appliances are black or stainless steel, go for white or light-colored walls and cabinetry.
The more contrast you can muster, the more of an impact your design choices will make in the small space of a laundry room. This can also be achieved through art. For example, place a black and white painting in a warm gold or bronze frame. Look around the room for opportunities to pair dark with light and warm tones with cool tones to make each element pop.
