20 Laundry Room Essentials So Quietly Chic, You Might Look Forward to Wash Day

Ruffled rattan hampers, ceramic detergent dispensers, and stain sticks imported from Marseille, France, lend a little dignity to the dirty work

Stylish laundry room essentials, including a washable rug, rolling carts, mounted shelf, woven rattan hamper, walnut wood clothes rack, French stain stick, and a chic clothing steamer.
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It’s laundry day might not carry the same tinge of existential dread if you had some chicer accessories.

Rescuing leggings from the floor becomes more of a ritual when their temporary home is a ruffled rattan hamper. Dirty towels making the schlep from the primary bath to the laundry room find a little more dignity (and considerably more fun) in a charming, intentionally old-school canvas cart. And imagine stepping inside to find harlequin diamonds underfoot, your new favorite blouse hanging elegantly from a wall-mounted walnut clothing rack. What’s that wafting through the air? Heliotrope, jasmine, and sandalwood. Not from a candle, but your new deliciously scented detergent.

Ahead, 20 thoughtful laundry room essentials to turn an everyday chore into an elegant endeavor.


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Julia Demer
Style Editor

Julia Demer is a New York–based Style Editor at Homes & Gardens with a sharp eye for where fashion meets interiors. Having cut her teeth at L’Officiel USA and The Row before pivoting into homes, she believes great style is universal – whether it’s a perfect outfit, a stunning room, or the ultimate set of sheets. Passionate about art, travel, and pop culture, Julia brings a global, insider perspective to every story.