Laundry isn’t everyone’s favorite chore. Okay, so it’s some people’s downright least favorite! If this describes you — i.e., if you find yourself always dreading all of the laundry that you have to do —then there are some ways that you can make the chore more manageable for yourself. One such way is to give your laundry room an organizational makeover.
Of course, this is easier said than done. However, in this article we will share some inspirational ideas that may help you rearrange your laundry room in a way that is more functional and in turn makes you dread doing the chore less. You never know —you may even come to enjoy laundry if you have the right space for it!
Classic Floating Shelves
For many of us who have to live with small spaces, floating shelves can be a lifesaver. Not only do they take up way less room than a conventional shelving unit, they are also much more aesthetically pleasing as you cannot see any of the other materials that are usually visible when you put up a shelving unit. There are many different tutorials out there that can explain how you can make floating shelves, but we are particularly fond of this one from Four Generations One Roof. These work as a great place to store laundry detergent or dryer sheets, as well as other miscellaneous laundry room items!
Mason Jar Organizers
Sometimes all that is missing from our living spaces is a bit of organization. In a laundry room, it is easy to think about organizing the big items such as laundry detergent and other accessories, but it can be very easy to forget about organizing the small stuff. If you have a problem with small clutter organization, then the answer might lie in finding a small sorting strategy for the small miscellaneous items.
We love the mason jar organization system seen here at the DIY Playbook. This is a great way to organize laundry detergent pods, if you use them (though make sure that you keep these outside of the reach of small children and animals as they are toxic if ingested).
Counter Space Over the Washing Machine
If you are guilty of letting clothing and other objects accumulate on top of the washer and dryer, then you are not alone. However, if you have, in the same breath, stopped to wonder about whether or not there is a better way to organize items in your laundry room, you are not alone either.
You can turn your laundry machine and dryer into counter space by building your own plywood countertop at a minimal cost. It may seem like an intimidating idea at first, but it is in fact so easy that there is no need to go out and buy your own countertop. Get the details at Vintage Revival.
Pegboard Wall
If you are familiar with any of our posts about office storage, then you may have seen us recommend a peg board for the organization of office supplies and stationary. However, there are many other rooms that pegboards are useful in — including the garage and, of course, the laundry room.
We love the way that a pegboard acts as a cleaning supply organization in this example from a Beautiful Mess. Not only does it allow you to see which cleaning supplies you have and how much of them remain, but it also helps free up the space underneath the cabinets that you would otherwise use to store said cleaning supplies.
Thin Laundry Room Storage Cart
Are you ever lost wondering what to do with those small storage areas that you have in the corner of your room? While it can be easy to just write-off a small corner of the room as wasted space, laundry rooms are not often the largest room in the house, so every section matters. Learn how you can make a storage cart that will fit into a tight space from this tutorial at Infarrantly Creative.
Washboard Turned Miniature Storage
This option will not give you the most storage space as some of the other entries on this list, so if you are looking for something to make a big impact on the organization of your laundry room, then keep reading. However, if you are looking for something that adds a topical touch to your laundry space, then this washboard memo station from Family Handyman is the way to go.
This is more of a decoration than anything, but we can’t help but love how it is itself laundry themed! Plus, depending on the type of old washboard that you use, you will have some space in the cupboard to keep small various items that will come in handy in the laundry room.
DIY Sponge Holder
Okay, so the place that you store your sponge is not going to make or break your laundry room —but it’s the little details that matter! You would be surprised how much something as simple as having a designated place to keep your sponge can help you keep an organized laundry room. Get inspiration here.
DIY Ironing Board Hanger
This laundry board hanger from the Inspired Hive is so beautiful that visitors will be shocked that it isn’t store bought! In fact, if you didn’t have the need to store an ironing board, we would suggest that you use this ironing board in your house anyway. But, we see the benefits of this as being twofold, as it acts as a decoration and performs an important task!
Indoor Laundry Line
Using an outdoor laundry line is one of the best ways to save energy while doing laundry. Not only does this help cut back on energy bills, making it good for your wallet, but it also helps you do your part for the environment since it is one less energy-sucking appliance that you have to rely on.
The problem with relying on a clothesline is that not everybody hahapps a backyard. It can be hard for apartment owners or city dwellers with small backyards to take advantage of a clothesline so that they can take advantage of that fresh breeze smell that can only come from drying clothes outside. Luckily, there is a DIY solution in the form of this indoor clothesline idea from Just About Home.
Laundry Lint Bin
A lint bin acts as a type of laundry room storage idea, right? Okay, so maybe you don’t necessarily want to “store” your lint, but keeping a garbage bin handy for lint as shown here at Polished Habitat means that you do not take up valuable floor space with a laundry basket. So, in a way it is a storage solution!
This may not be the most exciting of storage solutions, but it is very important that you make it a habit of cleaning out your lint filter on the regular. Failing to do so could be a fire hazard!
Easy Air Drying Rack
This is a bit less involved than the indoor clothesline that we showcased above, but it still does the job! Depending on your space, you may have more luck installing a drying rack as opposed to a clothesline. Not only does a drying rack take up minimal space, but it can also fit in well with your laundry room decor — this is meant to be a utilitarian room in the house anyway.
There are some disadvantages to using a drying rack that is installed in the ceiling, but in many ways these disadvantages can also be used to your advantage. For example, while the fact that you cannot install this rack may be seen as a disadvantage, it can also be seen as an advantage since you don’t need to reinstall the rack every time you use it. Also, while a disadvantage could be that it cannot accommodate many clothes, the advantage of this is that it does not take up much space! Find out how to make your own over at Family Handyman.
Once you have a more functional laundry room, you will be relieved to see how much easier it is to get laundry-related chores done. Happy washing!
Cleaning Supply Labels
We round off the list not with a physical contraption that can be used as laundry room storage, but with a labeling system. This may not make it easier for you to find your towels, but it will make it easier for you to locate which cleaning supplies are where! This is a must-have for anyone who makes their own natural DIY cleaning supplies, as you don’t want to confuse them with one another. Get the idea from Boxwood Avenue.
Once you have a more functional laundry room, you will be relieved to see how much easier it is to get laundry-related chores done. Happy washing!
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