Does your laundry room need a bit of a pick-me-up? Despite using these rooms frequently, we often overlook them as potential space for decorating. But keeping your laundry room organized and practical doesn't mean it has to be boring and bland. Whether you're looking for pretty ways to store your laundry essentials or hoping to add some personality to the room, check out some of these great stylish laundry room decor tips.

Say Goodbye to Unattractive Laundry Hampers

Unless you're still in college, it's probably time to ditch that worn-down, white plastic laundry hamper you've had for years. Instead, opt for these DIY laundry totes [1], which not only look great, but help you keep your dirty and clean laundry separate.

Ditch the Liquid Detergent

Liquid detergent can be messy and cumbersome. Plus, most of us use too much for each load of laundry, leading to lots of waste and frequently having to stock up on detergent. Switch to detergent packs so you always use the right amount each time. They also look cute stored in a big glass container, which makes them convenient and easy to access!

Swap Ugly Plastic Packaging for Pretty Containers

For the most part, detergent, bleach and other laundry essentials don't exactly come in the most attractive packaging. If you don't want to hide them away where they're not as easy to access, try using pretty glass bottles instead. You can arrange them in a cute tray and keep them somewhere front and center while still maintaining a beautiful aesthetic in your laundry room.

DIY a Waterfall Countertop

No counter space? No problem. Install your own DIY waterfall countertop [2] around your washer and dryer to provide yourself with room for folding or spot-treating clothes. It will only take up a couple of inches more space than your appliances already occupy, and this wood countertop is a beautiful alternative to looking at the sides of those boring white appliances!

Hide Everything in Pretty Baskets

One of the quickest and easiest ways to hide all of those unsightly laundry essentials? In a collection of pretty baskets! Color coordinate your baskets to really fit into the look of the space, and use them to add pops of color in a space that's usually pretty bland.

Hang a Railing

If you don't have a ton of space in your laundry room or you're just looking for a more attractive way to hang clothes that need to air dry, try installing a DIY copper railing [3]. It's in line with the metallic decor trend, and a practical and sturdy option for hanging delicates and other clothing items that can't go into the dryer.

Keep Utilitarian Objects Organized and Handy

This peg board organizer makes finding what you need simple, while also keeping your space uncluttered. It's a great use of wall space in a type of room that typically doesn't have a lot of extra floor space. You can paint your peg board to give it a little more flair, and this one adds some aesthetic value to a laundry room with the color-coordinated objects.

DIY a Pretty Trash Receptacle

Your garbage has to go somewhere, so why not make it pretty? You can easily DIY your own receptacle [4], whether it's for lint or dryer sheets or anything else you need to dispose of in the laundry room. Hanging it on the wall also keeps it out of the way and handy for getting rid of messes. Cute calligraphy and fun colors can really turn it into a statement piece for your space.

Install Some Beautiful Shelving

Installing shelving rather than cupboards above your washer and dryer can really open up your space. Plus, it gives you some room to inject your personality to the room with pictures and knickknacks. Just be sure to keep it organized and tidy so it doesn't become cluttered and overwhelming.