26 Laundry Room Organization Ideas for a More Functional Space
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Whether you’re working with a small closet or a large open space, your home’s laundry room deserves to be organized. The more functional it is, the less time and energy you’ll have to spend performing the tasks of washing, drying, ironing, and mending. Take your laundry space to the next level by implementing a few of our best tips. These laundry room organization ideas will help you create a clutter-free setting for this routine chore.
Maximize Your Space
EDMUND BARR
If you’ve turned a closet into a laundry space, it’s important to use every square inch of space available. Install upper cabinets to store backstock products, a clothes rod to hang things up to dry, and a shelf above front-loading machines to fold clothes or keep daily detergents and sprays tidy.
Organize by Zone
Edmund Barr
Oftentimes laundry rooms are multifunctional and, in that case, they should be organized as such. Deem a separate area for a variety of purposes such as actual laundry, craft or hobby supplies, and a workstation. Set up storage systems for each zone and do your best to maintain them so they don’t commingle and cause chaos.
Store Supplies in Order
Jay Wilde
Arrange all of your laundry room essentials so that they make the most sense based on frequency of use. Liquid detergent and dryer sheets should be stored on the lowest shelf. Items such as specialty soaps that are used occasionally should be placed midlevel. And, lastly, excess cleaning products or housewares, such as batteries and lightbulbs, can go higher if you need to restock them sporadically.
Create a Schedule
Marty Baldwin
Being busy is not always a bad thing, but it can lead you to fall behind on household chores. To ensure you’re staying on top of your laundry routine, include a dry erase calendar in your laundry room so you can notate and keep track of the various loads, from delicates to uniforms, so you feel as organized as the space looks.
Corral your Most-Used Supplies
Nathan Schroder
Keep the products you use most within arm’s reach. An easy way to do this is to use a lazy Susan or a round decorative tray to neatly arrange the bottles or containers on. This makes them quick to grab and helps to prevent spills on the countertop.
Keep an Essentials Basket Nearby
Adam Albright
An alternative to a tray is to use a basket so the products stay hidden but still handy. Make sure to label it, especially if others in the household are also doing their laundry. Consider lining the bottom of a fabric or raw material basket with vinyl or plastic to catch leaks.
Transform a Blank Wall
Jay Wilde
It’s not uncommon for older homes to have an awkward laundry room design. But that doesn’t mean you can’t work with it without remodeling the space. Transform an empty wall into a storage space with a hanging rack shelf to free up space elsewhere.
Conceal Visual Clutter
Jay Wilde
Whether yours is out in the open, such as a laundry mudroom placed by the entrance to the house, or you simply don’t like seeing your stuff when you’re not using it, opt to cover up clutter as much as possible. Closed cabinets and opaque baskets within open cubbies keep supplies hidden away. If you must place anything on the counters, streamline it like this white detergent powder and dryer balls in clear containers.
Double your Drying Time
Ryan Garvin
Rather than taking up precious floor space with a drying rack, go vertical and install dual rods on a narrow stretch of the laundry room wall. Even better, stow away hampers for each family member nearby so their hanging clothes can be added into the clean piles once they’re dry.
Include a Cleaning Closet
LAURA MOSS
Have a few empty shelves in your laundry room that you’re not quite sure what to do with? Free up space elsewhere in the house by creating a utility or cleaning closet here instead. Include a vacuum or mop if there’s room, backstock cleaning or paper products, and a bin of microfiber cloths that can be tucked away as soon as they come out of the wash.
Assign Open Cubbies
LAURA MOSS
This idea is especially helpful if you have a larger household and a lot of laundry to keep on top of—although it can absolutely work for anyone. Slide matching hampers with labels per person or per type of laundry (like sheets, whites, or towels) into open lower shelves to keep both the floors and countertops clear of clothing clutter.
Organize with Drawers
David A Land
Alternatively, you can have gliding baskets installed to the interior of open lower cabinets. If there’s enough height, include a hamper for dirty clothes and a smaller section for folded, clean laundry. The open design will allow items to air out properly.
Organize a Small Laundry Room
John Merkl
As long as you have the proper hookups for a washer and dryer, you can position your laundry area virtually anywhere in the house. Turn an underused corner into a fully functional laundry room by being smart about the layout. Install cabinets above the machines and to the ceiling for storage and an adjacent sink as an additional amenity.
Add Floating Shelves
Brittany Ambridge
Again, you have flexibility to set up a laundry room anywhere you can set up the washer and dryer so don’t be afraid to think outside the box. An arbitrary alcove can be transformed into a small, yet effective, area to get the job done. Hang a few floating shelves above the appliances to organize your supplies. Stow detergents, stain removers, and an iron on the shelf closest to you and neatly fold extra towels for the taking.
Organize at Eye Level
Adam Albright
To make life easier, always aim to keep the most often used items close to where you use them and in a place where you can reach for them easily. If your goal is to keep the surface space above the washer and dryer clear so you can fold or treat clothes, include a row of baskets slightly above it. You can accomplish this by installing a low lying shelf or designing upper cabinets to include an open cubby underneath. Then, stash away all of your routine laundry supplies inside to keep them organized.
Lean on Mobile Solutions
Laurie Black
A active lifestyle usually means you’re on the go, which can result in a trail of laundry along the way. Organize your laundry room by implementing versatile tools. A rolling hamper and shelving unit stocked with storage baskets can shift to wherever you need them. Transportable organizers are also an excellent temporary solution while you’re planning a laundry room remodel.
Consider Custom Cabinetry
Nathan Schroder
If you are about to embark on a home renovation, pay close attention to the layout of the laundry room because it can make a real difference in the organization. Assess your storage needs ahead of time and design cabinets that will comfortably fit the space and your stuff.
Organize Laundry Room Cabinets
David Land
In a tight space, you always want to strive to use as much height as possible. Laundry room cabinets that stretch from floor to ceiling will allow you to organize your essentials behind closed doors. This is also a great place for additional items such as bulk buys or extra bedding for guests.
Organize Laundry Essentials
KRITSADA PANICHGUL
Getting organized should never be complicated. Simplify your laundry room by storing only the bare necessities. Place a basket, caddy, and a set of jars to hold supplies on top of a waterfall countertop that drapes over a front loading washer and dryer.
Add Plenty of Cabinets
KRITSADA PANICHGUL
If your machines have to be on the main level of the house, try tucking the laundry room away behind the kitchen or living room wall. This keeps you close to the action while still maintaining a separate space. Within the cabinets, contain all of your laundry supplies and slip a hamper under an attached folding table.
Opt for Dual Purpose Appliances
ADAM ALBRIGHT
In order to be organized, sometimes you’ve got to get a little creative. Appliances that pull double duty by including a pedestal pull-out drawer are an easy way to add a bit of extra storage. Use them to line up backstock laundry supplies and extra rolls of toilet paper.
Take Advantage of an Awkward Space
ADAM ALBRIGHT
Have an extra shallow shelf in your laundry room that you’re unsure what to store on it? Perhaps you also have a collection of pretty vases stuffed under a sink or in a closet that would look better on display. Don’t be afraid to use laundry space for something unrelated so long as you don’t need it for actual laundry supplies and it doesn’t create visual clutter.
Add a Slim Storage Cart
Hector M. Sanchez
Yet another place you can consider creating and organizing a laundry area is an underutilized sunroom such as in the case of this laundry room. While the width of the space is limited, it perfectly fits a washer and dryer set along with a work surface, some shelving, and a slim storage cart. Use a combination of storage boxes and bins for the open shelves, clear containers on the counter, and stash away the remaining products in the cart that can slide out when you’re doing laundry.
Choose Clear Containers
Stacey Brandford
Glass jars not only look pretty on top of the laundry room countertop, they also keep things sorted in plain site. Use them to store everything from clothespins to detergent pods. They’ll be out of reach from small hands, and you’ll easily be able to see when it’s time to refill or restock.
Sort Like with Like
Werner Straube
One of the most important home organizing rules to follow is to keep similar items grouped together when you’re planning your system. That’s no different when it comes to your laundry room. Using labeled baskets, assign a purpose for each one and then organize by category such as soaps, ironing, cleaning or paper towels.
Incorporate Storage Baskets on Casters
Rachel McGinn
Sorting hampers or baskets are a helpful tool in the laundry room, but those with casters add more functionality: Pull a basket along side the washing machine to reduce the steps needed to load the machine. Or, fill a hamper with clothes from the dryer before folding. The wheels add mobility and flexibility to your laundry room.
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