The Black & White Laundry Room Tile Makeover That Embodies Budget-Friendly Elegance

The laundry room or mudroom is a place in the house where you might not want to spend too much on renovating, but you still want it to look sophisticated. Some common ways to do this are with a new coat of paint, upgraded shelving, or fancy light fixtures. A feature you might not consider is the flooring since it's so costly to remove and install floors, but there's a simple hack to upgrade your laundry room flooring. With chic black and white peel-and-stick tiles from WallPops, featured on Emily Burn's renovation YouTube video, you can transform your laundry room for less. Each set costs $15.74 on Amazon and comes with ten 12 x 12 inch tiles.

The laundry room has become yet another space in the home where design seems to have no limits. People want their laundry rooms to match the rest of the home's decor, and they want top-notch appliances and fittings. This makes sense because drab laundry rooms can hurt a home's resale value, and you don't want this small space to be the reason your home gets counted out in a search. Some luxe laundry room features The Property Brothers swear by to add value include folding tables, stylish sinks and faucets, and even steam closets, but you might not have enough budget to stretch. If you're looking for a quick fix, this tile makeover can be all it takes to instantly elevate the room.

According to an expert, the best flooring for your laundry room is SPC, which is a type of vinyl known for its water resistance and durability. FloorPops tiles by WallPops aren't exactly SPC, but they are also made of a durable vinyl and are water-resistant. They are also easy to apply and have a semi-gloss finish. Their black and white seamless tile flooring in an elegant classical pattern is a timeless and versatile option, but WallPops offers other patterns and colors if you want something different. Sticking with black and white will make a big impact while retaining the crisp and clean appearance you want in a laundry room.

Before adhering these tiles to the floor, it's a good idea to lay all of them out first on the ground to make sure they will fit perfectly — and that you have enough. You'll also know right away if you need to trim some tiles down to fit into small corners or edges so you won't have any surprises when you're done. Just cut down to the exact fit for the spot with an X-acto knife and it will help maintain the elegant look especially when working with patterns like this black and white one where mismatches will be obvious. Peel-and-stick tiles can go over different types of flooring like tiles and vinyl so if your floor is old and needs a refresh, try them out.