In a perfect world, you should be able to perform the following functions in your laundry room: sort, wash, dry, fold, and iron your clothes. These rooms are usually small, so it helps to “think vertically” to take advantage of all available space. The following 9 organizing ideas can help you create the space of your dreams!
Laundry Room Ideas for Small Spaces
- Install shelves or laundry room cabinets above the washer and dryer to store cleaning supplies.
- If you have a shelf above the washer and dryer, add laundry baskets to conceal the supplies and help the room look neat.
- Have a place to hang clothes that need to be air-dried. A tension rod for the shower also works well because you can adjust it to the width you need. There are also over-the-door drying racks that will do the job as well.
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How to Maximize Your Small Laundry Room
- If you have room, add a 3-compartment laundry center and have each family member sort their clothes into darks, lights, and colors. Some laundry centers have folding shelves or ironing boards attached to them.
- Add an ironing board to the wall or hang one from the back of the door.
- If you have front-loading appliances, put a long counter across the top to fold clothes. This will keep socks from falling in between the washer and dryer.
How to Organize a Small Laundry Room With No Laundry Room Cabinets
- If you have a decent amount of space, add a freestanding organizer or a rolling caddy. It fits between the washer and dryer to store needed supplies.
- Post a stain-removal guide for quick reference. This one is magnetic, so you can stick it on the front or side of your washer or dryer.
- Add a small trash can or lint bin to the room to throw away lint, fabric softener sheets, and empty cleaning containers.
Once you organize your small laundry room, you will be able to get laundry done faster, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll actually look forward to laundry day! 😉
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What a beautiful laundry room! It’s small, but it looks so cozy and peaceful. Thanks for sharing these great tips with #SocialButterflySunday! Hope to see you link up again this week 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! I’m definitely looking forward to it! ~Leigh
I just reorganized my laundry room and put a counter over my front loaders…I LOVE IT!!! I have a small laundry room and it is so helpful. Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Khrista! I’m so glad you found a solution that works for you! Thanks so much for stopping by! :). ~Leigh
Awesome tips! I really need to do this with my laundry space. Thanks for the inspiration! #SocialButterfly
Hi Erin, I’m glad you found the tips helpful! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
I really need to do this. My laundry room is extra small. You should link this up at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party. Check it out http://thinking-outside-the-pot.com/?p=2255
Hi Charlene! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I’m going to take your suggestion to link up at your party. Heading over there now! 🙂
Beautiful idea
Love the idea of a well-organized laundry room…but I don’t think it’s enough to make me enjoy doing the wash. LOL 🙂 Besides, when you have a family, EVERY DAY is laundry day. I do a load a day to keep the laundry clutter at bay.