Contemporary Laundry Room with a Sunny Yellow Accent Wall

A windowless laundry room gains more from a bright wall color than almost any other space, because the paint can do the work of daylight. Sunny yellow reflects warmth back into the room and makes early-morning loads feel less like a chore. Paint the wall behind the machines, since that is where the eye lands the moment you walk in, and keep everything in front of it white. Choose a clear, slightly warm yellow over lemon or neon shades, which can look harsh under ceiling lights. A scrubbable satin finish copes with splashes and lint. Test samples under the room’s own bulbs before buying.