Some of these tips are simple as buying a certain product that can vamp up your space to big ideas like moving your laundry room to a completely different space or installing your own laundry closet. Choose the laundry organization idea that’s right for you to help you keep your space fresh and clean!
25 Laundry Room Organization Ideas
1. Use a space-saving drying rack
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to dry your clothes while saving some serious space, try this drying rack. With 18 feet of drying space and a weight capacity of 20 pounds, this eco-friendly dryer can easily hold a load or two. Best part? It’s easily foldable and can right back into its storage spot! Honey Can Do Leaning Drying Rack, $39, joann.com
2. Simply organize with a storage bin
Have more clothespins than you know what to do with? Keep them all in one spot with this storage bin! This transparent bin can fit in with any laundry room aesthetic while keeping things organized. Simplify Small Lidded Storage Bin, $12, joann.com
3. Install steel shelves
Make laundry a bit more organized and not to mention, fun, with these shelves. Perfect for organizing detergents, dirty laundry, and a missing sock or two! BOAXEL, $78, ikea.com
4. Utilize a utility cart
Perfect for storing dryer sheets, laundry balls, and stain removers this multi-tiered rolling laundry cart holds all the cleaning supplies you might need and more. Plus, its 4 wheels make it easy to glide around the laundry room when the loads seem endless! Slim Metal Multi-Tier Rolling Laundry Cart Utility Shelf. $29, mdesignhomedecor.com
5. Consider mesh sorter bags
Shine up your laundry game with this cool rolling laundry cart that has four different mesh bags to make sorting easier than ever! Whether you separate your towels and your T-shirts or your gym clothes from your work clothes, this helpful hamper has plenty of room for all of your items. Honey Can Do Deluze Quad Mesh Sorter Bags, $59.99, joann.com
6. Move your laundry room closer
This laundry organization idea is perfect for the one who is tired of being in a sea of dirty clothes and an unorganized mess! Consider moving your laundry room to a more accessible room in the house like on the main floor or closer to your bedroom. That way, you’ll have more energy to do a bit more tidying than walking up and down the stairs so many times!
7. Wall-mount your ironing board
Tired of your ironing board taking up so much space? Mount it on the wall instead for extra convenience! Wall Mount Iron, Ironing Board Holder Storage Basket, $23.49, mdesignhomedecor.com
8. Put a shelf between your washer and dryer
Consider putting a shelf between your washer and dryer to hold laundry must-haves like detergent, stain remover, and other essentials. That way, you’ll always have them on hand instead of rummaging around through cupboards!
9. Consider mesh bags for your delicates
Reliably protect your delicate garments from tears, and snags or provide ample space for bulky items like scarves or plush toys with these mesh bags! This home essential is perfect for laundry rooms, closets, or even purses. Mesh Laundry Wash Bag for Delicates, Bra, Lingerie - Multi-Colored Zippers, Pack of 4, $13, mdesignhomedecor.com
10. Take your laundry on the go
This double-decker laundry hamper might be the answer to your laundry prayers—especially if you’re short on floor space. Take this rolling hamper room to room without having to worry about slugging around a heavy bag everywhere. Fabric Vertical Stacked Laundry Hamper Basket with Wheels, Dark Gray, $65, mdesignhomedecor.com
11. Stack storage bins next to the washer
Perfect for ones with small spaces, stacked storage bins are a great way to keep essential items tidy without having to compromise space. Plus, there are great ways you can design and customize them for a cute or funky laundry room aesthetic.
12. Invest in a metal laundry cart
Laundry will become second nature with this stylish and sleek laundry cart that sports large, bold type separating light, delicate, and dark! There are 3 removable bags that you can just grab and go. Oceanstar Metal Laundry Cart, $88, lowes.com
13. Try a DIY hanger organizer
Perhaps the ultimate laundry organization idea and saving you some serious laundry room and closet space is this fun and fast DIY project. Plus, it will make putting clothes away a breeze!
14. Consider hiding the washer and dryer in a completely different room
If you have a smaller space, consider placing a washer and dryer in the living room or kitchen. You can install a shelf around the top and doors to cover the appliances!
15. Bring the closet to you
This laundry organization idea is perfect for those with a studio apartment! Consider hanging your clothes and putting other essentials near the laundry appliances.
16. Conceal your dirty laundry in style
If you’re looking for a natural look to keep up with your chic and boho style, try this wood hamper. This organizational tool has a removable interior bag that is convenient for carrying around from room to room! Oceanstar Wood Laundry Hamper, $360, lowes.com
17. Install a laundry closet
If you have the time and the supplies, this laundry organization idea is a great way to keep dirty clothes out of sight and out of mind. All while looking cute and saving you some serious space!
18. Use neutral-colored bins
When choosing baskets and bins to put on display in your laundry room, go with neutral colors, like white and tan. That way, everything you purchase will look uniform when they are all next to each other on shelves and cabinets.
19. Use a hanging dryer
This fun and funky laundry tool is a great way to dry rouge socks, underwear, baby clothes, and other smaller clothing items. You can also hang this organizer just about everywhere too! PRESSA, $7, ikea.com
20. Install floating shelves
If you need to keep things like linen spray and towels away from the usual dirty clothes pile, consider putting floating shelves on a nearby wall. This will keep them separate and avoid them getting mixed up in the normal hullabaloo that comes with the laundry room!
21. Add a little organized color
If your laundry room could use a little pop of cheery, consider investing in this colorful hamper! Besides just being cute, it’s also convenient as its hinged top stays open so you don’t need to hold it up when your hands are already full! Oceanstar Wood Laundry Hamper. $109, lowes.com
22. Utilize a laundry station
Create your own little folding station with this adorable sorter! The hamper offers roomy capacity and the 3 side shelves for storing laundry supplies or freshly cleaned clothes or towels. Laundry Hamper Sorter with Bamboo Storage Shelves, $77, mdesignhomedecor.com
23. Use an over-the-door drying rack
This drying rack provides extra drying options without taking up any floor space! This essential laundry tool hangs over interior doors with no tools required. Over Door Laundry Clothes Drying Rack, $34, mdesignhomedecor.com
24. Consider metal baskets
For more of an industrial vintage feel, think about using lined metal baskets to store your laundry essentials for a uniform look. And safety tip: Keep your laundry packets in their original child resistant packaging when you store them—that way, your storage method is cute and safe!
25. Invest in a rolling laundry sorter plus drying rack
This mobile hamper plus drying rack makes sorting and organizing laundry simple and convenient. Plus, the four wheels attached offer a 360-degree rotation to make this laundry sorter easily portable without requiring you to lift it when it’s full! 3 Compartment Rolling Laundry Sorter with Hanging Bar, $70, mdesignhomedecor.com Check out…Closet Organization IdeasPantry Organization IdeasKitchen Organization IdeasGarage Organization Ideas
