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    Home » DIY

    July 3, 2026 DIY

    DIY Laundry Room Counter

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    Follow along to create a custom DIY counter in your laundry room. Perfect for making a small space feel more functional and inviting.

    Follow along to create a custom DIY counter in your laundry room. Perfect for making a small space feel more functional and inviting.

    Whether your laundry room occupies a hallway corner, a closet, or a tight utility room... small, smart choices like shelving, cabinets, or counters make all the difference. It’s about creating an efficient space that makes doing laundry feel less like a chore.

    Close up image of finished counter top and backsplash.

    I’m officially an adult because I’ve never been more excited about a laundry room upgrade in my entire life! 

    Originally our laundry room had a lot of wasted space under the cabinets. We ending up adding a counter under the cabinets so we could fold and store additional items on top. It's amazing what small upgrades can do for a small space!

    So let’s first start with a little before photo of this builder grade laundry room: 

    Image of black wall with blue tape. Measuring out where cabinets need to be placed.

    I love that the room already had cabinets installed...but the large amount of empty space underneath really bothered me. I like to utilize all the space in my homes as much as possible.

    Once my husband built the 2x4 frame for the counter, he then topped it off with ½ inch plywood that was ½ inch deeper than the frame so it would overhang. He also finished the counter top with a round over on the front edge using a router.

    Image of 2x4 wooden frame installed for counter top.
    Counter top installed on wooden frame.

    Next, I caulked around the counter, primed the wood, and painted. I purchased a cabinet grade paint from Lowes to match the cabinets, as well as a peel-and-stick backsplash to add a little pizazz.

    Image of woman caulking and prepping the wooden countertop for painting.

    Wash, dry, and fold clothes in style with this DIY Laundry Room Counter. We love our renovation and hope you found some DIY inspiration for your own space!

    Final image of laundry room with grey cabinets and completed gray counter with tile backsplash.

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