A more functional design means less cluttered chaos.
Our laundry rooms tend to go in one of two directions: highly organized and functional or haphazard chaos.
Going from mayhem to an organized laundry room isn’t as difficult as you think.
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To become a pro at laundry room organization, start with these expert tips.
“This keeps you from having to carry things long distances and dragginghampersfull of clothing around the room.”
Any cleaning supplies or sink supplies should be placed in cabinets or on shelves closest to the sink.
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Install Lifts
Pedestal pull-out drawers under your washer and dryer can solve a couple of problems.
First, they create more much-needed storage space.
Consider storing items like an iron, brooms, or mops on the wall via hooks or wall tracks.
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Use Lazy Susans
you’re free to’t use what you’re free to’t see!
These will keep all of your accessories easy to see and easy to reach.
It just means you might want to invest in a pull-out hanging rack.
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This extra storage comes in especially handy when you should probably steam something!
If wall space is really tight, consider a slim, standaloneclothes-drying rackinstead.
Think of busy labels, loud packaging, and mismatched containers.
Group Like Items
Another tactic is to group like-items into plastic bins that are easy to clean.
you’re free to also decant liquid detergents, softeners, and wooldryer ballsinto glass jars.
When everything has a clear, designated space, then things stay tidy.
It also helps other people in the family know where things go.
Czarniecki recommends looking to The Container Store and Etsy to find attractive labels that fit your style.
“Don’t neglect the overall aesthetic of your laundry room when designing the space.
It should look as beautiful as the rest of the house,” Emanuel says.
Keeping it that way requires some continued effort.
Start by creating a more organized laundry room, and the routine will follow.
Collapsible baskets save room for those with smaller laundry rooms.
Consider color-coding them if labels aren’t feasible.
Keep Hangers on Hand
Trying to source spare hangers on wash day can be super frustrating.
Save yourself some trouble and keep a supply of empty hangers in your laundry space.
Rolling carts in the laundry room are also ultra-convenient.
The slim carts are perfect for stashing laundry detergent, fabric softener, and other laundry staples.
But what if you rebelled and just…didn’t?
