Homeowners spend a lot more time in the laundry room than they think! It’s often a multifunctional space that serves as a mudroom, dirty clothes collection zone, and DIY dry cleaner’s station. And since this room serves so many roles in your home, developing a design and organization system that suits your family’s unique needs is imperative! If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to organizing your laundry room, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’re sharing some of our favorite laundry room ideas.

Design an Ironing Station

Whether you install a pull-out ironing board or install some hooks to keep your board up and out of the way, creating a space for ironing will not only help you create space for the task but encourage you to partake in this laundry option.

Build a Countertop

Imagine a world in which all of your laundry responsibilities—cleaning, ironing, drying, handwashing, and folding—could happen in one room? It’s possible if your laundry room is designed to meet your goals. If you’re someone who could benefit from a table to help sort and fold your laundry, consider building a countertop. Many homeowners achieve this by building a countertop on top of their front-loading machines—maximizing the space so that you can store laundry essentials and fold clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer. It’s a tip that can ultimately help you have a more organized home.

Create Zones for Your Laundry Supplies

You use a lot of supplies for the laundry, from dryer sheets to stain removers. Creating zones for these supplies will help you keep track of stock and organize the layout of the room so that everyone in your family can participate in cleaning responsibilities. We suggest using drawers, baskets, or canisters for storage.

Mount Dryer Racks

Raise your hand if you’ve tripped over a drying rack before. To save your precious floor space and save toes from being stubbed, consider mounting some dryer racks to your wall. This will enable you to hang-dry clothes in the laundry room without getting in the way of washing and folding. These racks can also be used as a clothes hanger for freshly ironed clothes or items that require extra attention—keeping these items wrinkle-free and primed for care.

 

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