Need some ideas to maximize space and style in your laundry room? Read on to discover 20 small laundry room organization ideas that will transform your space into an efficient and stylish area.
It’s time to reorganize the space and focus on space saving and space maximizing ideas. These ideas will work for any size laundry room.
Detergent Organization
The first thing to organize are the detergents. There are many options to consider. Of course, you could just use the detergent container that it comes in. But most of the time, they’re kind of ugly. An adorable detergent dispenser can be both cute and functional. It has a pump, which is so much easier to work with. Just do a little squirt squirt, and you’re good to go.
Consider using an ultra bougie laundry detergent that has a really beautiful strong fragrance.
If you are more of a laundry jug type person, they have a contraption that is really cool. You put your laundry detergent jug on it, and it has a little holder. You can then very neatly and easily dispense the detergent.
Another little hack is if the cap gets slimy and there’s spills on it, you can actually just pop it in the wash with your clothing. It will get nice and cleaned out. Then you have a clean cap again.
Laundry Essentials
For the rest of the laundry essentials, get some glass jars with lids. They look nice and streamlined. They’re clear, so you can see what’s inside.
In the first glass container, put your OxiClean powder. Using OxiClean with white towels and white sheets helps them stay nice, white, bright, and stain-free. This yields better results than using a color that will fade over time.
The next glass container can be used for laundry pods. Sometimes it’s nice to mix it up and use a laundry pod. They look nice and neat in the glass container.
Next, put Downy Unstoppable beads in one of these clear jars. They smell so incredibly good and strong. A little goes a long way. A viral trend involves pouring these into glass containers and making cool pretty aesthetic designs. You can use them if you want, they smell amazing. Or you could just keep them in there for a little laundry room decoration. Nobody’s gonna know.
Lastly, put laundry dryer balls in a clear jar. These help aerate the clothes. They move between the clothes in the dryer. This helps them dry faster and more efficiently.
Laundry Room Labels
There are pre-made laundry room organization labels that look so nice and chic. This takes your organization to the next level. There’s 144 labels, so anything you need to label in your laundry room, there’s a label for that.
Ultra Narrow Organizing Rack
One of the most favorite things for organizing, especially if you have limited space in your laundry room, is this ultra narrow organizing rack on wheels. No tools are required. It is super easy to assemble. It has three different shelves for you to put all the rest of your laundry room supplies. It is so narrow it will fit in the tiniest of spaces. Because it’s on wheels, it’s very easy to grab whatever you need and push it back in.
Another option is to put your extra supplies in bins and use your cute little labels and label those bins. Put stuff up there that you don’t need to reach for as often.
Lost Socks
We all have the problem of lost rogue socks. To solve this, get something cute. Whenever you find a little random sock hanging out, you can put it on one of these little clothes pins so he can find his mate again. This becomes organization decor in your laundry room.
Cleaning Cloth
Put a little clip-on hook on the side of your front loading washing machine. Then put a microfiber cloth on it. This is a reminder to always dry out the gasket in between uses. Otherwise, that gasket becomes a moldy, smelly mess, and it drastically reduces the lifespan. By having it here on a clip, it makes it really easy to see and remember to do, and it’s so convenient. So if you do have a front loading washer, it is recommended that you keep your cleaning cloth right there so you don’t forget.
Lint Bin
Every single laundry space, no matter how big or how small, needs a lint bin. Some people ball up the lint and throw it behind the dryer in hopes that it miraculously evaporates. But that actually does become a fire hazard, so make sure you don’t do that. Have some sort of a lint bin. They now make these magnetic lint bins. This one has the lid on it, but it’s magnetic, so you can just stick it right on the side of your dryer so it doesn’t take up any space. It also has the option on here where you could drill it into the wall if you want to go that route as well. And then you can still remove it if you need to dump it.
Magnetic Additions
There is also a magnetic dryer sheet dispenser that also sticks right there on the side of your dryer, or you can even put it on top. This looks really chic. This actually came in a set also with one that says pocket treasures. So if you do find little knickknacks in the pockets of your clothes as you’re washing them, you can have a designated space for that. It’s such a nice cute touch to have in your laundry room. The other thing that came in this set was a brush.
Drying Racks
Many people around the world don’t use dryers, and instead they air dry their clothes. The drying rack some people have is great because it folds very compactly. It can be stored next to your washing machine. Air drying is recommended especially for leggings and athletic wear because it helps prevent pilling, and it helps them last quite a lot longer. Not to mention air drying your clothes is a lot more energy efficient.
Another option that you can use for either your dry cleaning clothes or clothes that you are air drying is this collapsible drying rack that hangs on the back of the door. It uses otherwise under-utilized space on the back of the door. You can open it up or collapse it down when it’s not in use.
Hampers
Consider some hamper options depending on your style and what you like. First, consider hampers on wheels. There’s different ones, but they have three or four different compartments. You can roll them around the house if you’re limited on space.
A similar option is a hamper that is nice and slim and it’s also on wheels. This is much more lightweight. This is also narrow enough that you can tuck it in your laundry room in between your wash and dryer or next to it.
They also fold down and can be stored in a narrow storage space. You can fold your clothes, put them in the bin, and then transport them upstairs and put them back in your drawers that way.
Final Touches
Look at the lighting situation and the light fixtures that you have in your laundry room. It’s often overlooked, but changing out to a nicer light fixture can totally transform the vibe and the look of a space. This is definitely a worthy upgrade if you have an old dated light fixture.
As another little decor piece, get a little sign that not only looks cute, but it tells you all the different symbols that you can find on your tags and what they mean. You can use it as a reference sheet, but it also looks like decoration.
In conclusion, with the right organization and a few stylish touches, even the smallest laundry room can become a functional and pleasant space. These ideas are sure to help you maximize your laundry room’s potential.
