Create a Laundry Room That Wows

When it comes to creating beautiful, functional spaces in the home, the laundry room is often overlooked. For many of us, we focus home improvement projects on rooms that guests will see even though we may be spending much more time in the laundry room. However, choosing the right laundry room door can significantly impact your home’s style and the room’s usability. Whether you’re trying to reduce the noise of a late-night spin cycle or create some privacy for piles of dirty laundry (we’ve all been there), high-quality doors can offer both practical and aesthetically pleasing solutions.

Let’s explore the various laundry room door options available for your home and how finding your perfect fit can bring harmony to your laundry space and the rooms beyond. 

Laundry Room Doors for Every Home Style

First, let's talk about home style in general.

Understanding Your Home Style

Before we talk about specific door choices, it’s important to first understand your home style. Does your home exude the timeless elegance of classic architecture, or do you prefer the minimalist vibe of a modern home? Maybe your style leans toward the handcrafted details of a Craftsman home, or you prefer the blending of old and new that can be found in transitional homes.

Knowing your home's architectural details, color palette and existing décor will guide you in selecting the perfect laundry room door. For example, French doors are a classic choice that can add a touch of elegance to more traditional homes, while a sleek, minimalist door design, like the Melrose 6 Panel Horizontal, can enhance the functionality and style of a modern home. We’ll dive into home styles in more detail a little later.  

Why Matching Your Home Style Is Important

You may be asking, “Why does style matter for the laundry room?” Well, each home style has unique elements that can be reflected in your door choices. For example, traditional homes often include solid core interior doors that add sophistication, such as a molded solid core door with beveled panels. On the other hand, wood barn doors are great for farmhouse or more rustic designs, bringing warmth and character to your laundry space. 

When laundry room doors are neglected, the result can leave your home looking a little disheveled. Your door shouldn’t stand out like a sore thumb, but should instead seamlessly blend with your home style to create a harmonious flow between spaces.  

Finding Your Home's Fit

Laundry doors can make a big difference for your home’s aesthetic. Now, let’s talk about the specific door options for different home styles.  

Classic Home Style

This is a look that stands up to the test of time — if only we could say the same about our washers and dryers. Classic homes exude elegance and functionality, so your laundry room door should be no different. Take a look at a traditional solid core door style for a classic home. With raised panels or intricate details, a solid core door can add sophistication to your home, while its solid construction means the rest of your house won’t hear any rinse-cycle ruckus.  

Doors like the 2 Panel Roman Smooth Door feature clean lines with a traditional twist, making it a great option for those looking for a molded door that complements their classic interior.  

For those looking for more detail in their door, the Masonite Full Lite Laundry Door offers a classic design with frosted glass and etched details to accent your décor while still providing privacy. Plus, this door has the added benefit of labeling the laundry room, so no one gets lost on the way to the bathroom.  

Modern Home Style

Modern homes are all about simplicity and clean lines, two things anyone who has ever done laundry can support. Modern home styles benefit from doors that emphasize minimalism and functionality, often featuring materials like glass or sleek wood finishes. These doors should also complement the open, airy feel that makes the modern home style such a popular and inviting choice.  

For laundry rooms in the modern home, consider a door like the 6 Lite Metal Barn Door Kit. It glides on a sliding track and with its sleek design, it provides a space-saving solution that’s perfect for a small laundry room that tends to feel even smaller as the hampers pile up. Another standout option is the Lincoln Park 1 Panel Door, which features clean lines, a subtle, modern finish and, like all other solid core doors, 70% more material than our standard hollow core doors, so they’re stronger, heavier and quieter.  

Craftsman Home Style

These homes reflect warmth and coziness, which are not coincidentally two of the most important qualities when it comes to laundry. Natural materials, handcrafted elements and an artisanal attention to detail are seen in Craftsman homes.   These homes have an understated charm that can, and should, extend to the laundry room. Remember, just because guests typically don’t enter the laundry room doesn’t mean it should feel separate from the rest of your home.  

Have a Craftsman home? Check out the Logan 2 Panel and the Riverside 5 Panel Horizontal. Both of these solid core doors feature a clean, yet detailed style. Plus, their understated elegance provides a perfect balance between form and function, which sounds like a win-win to us. 

Transitional Home Style

A little bit of the old and a little bit of the new describes the transitional home style. Now you might be thinking, “I don’t want an old looking laundry room,” but when blended with modern elements, transitional laundry rooms can become pretty striking. What’s most important for this style is finding a balance between both the traditional and contemporary.  

A great choice for the laundry room door in a transitional home is the 2 Panel Plank Sandy Brown Barn Door Kit, which provides a traditional yet elevated design. The 3 Equal Lite Frosted Glass Barn Door is another fantastic choice, blending rustic appeal with modern functionality and a space-saving design. A door like this is ideal for a rustic transitional space. 

Bringing Form and Function to Your Laundry Room

Laundry room doors are not just a functional necessity, but also a vital component of your home's overall design. By selecting a door that complements your home style, you can create a visually appealing space that tells the same story as the rest of your home. From the timeless elegance of a classic home to the sleek lines of a modern home, the right door can make a huge difference in both look and utility. With the right door, you can ensure that your laundry room is as stylish as it is functional.