Copy all files and folder from public folder to root folder and edit your .htaccess file as
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c> RewriteEngine on RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule ^(.*)$ index.php/$1 [L] </IfModule> And dont forget to change the paths in index.php file. For details refere following links
Installing Laravel in a subfolderInstalling Laravel in a subfolder
https://ellislab.com/forums/archive/viewthread/151342/#734511