Control clutter in your laundry room with these time-saving tips.
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Laundry rooms come in all sizes and layouts.
If you struggle to squeeze all the essentials into your laundry room, take inspiration from ourlaundry organizing solutions.
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Reserve low shelves for frequently used items so they are easy to access.
Install a variety of wall hooks or under-cabinet rods for hanging items to dry.
Clean Aesthetic
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Doing laundry can feel like a never-ending choreprobably because it is.
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However, creating acalm and clutter-free laundry roomcan make the task less daunting.
Opt for bins with handles, especially those on higher shelves, so theyre easy to pull down.
Its called a mudroom for a reason, after all.
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The surface above is ideal for folding, and the openness of the drawers allows clothes to breathe.
Rolling Supplies
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Multi-tier rolling carts are one of the most versatileorganizing solutionson the market.
Place the frequently reached-for items such as detergent, dryer balls, and stain removers on the top tier.
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Less often used products like bleach and washing machine cleaner can be placed further down.
Roll the cart between the appliances or wherever its out of your way while working.
Smart Laundry Room Storage
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Awell-designed layoutsmartly blends a laundry room and hobby space.
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A front-loading washer, dryer, and utility sink fit neatly along one wall in this colorful multi-use room.
Upper cabinets offer versatile laundry room storage for cleaning products and crafts supplies.
A center table is as handy for folding clothes as it is for crafting.
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Storage between the washer and dryer offers a place fordetergent podsand dryer sheets.
A recessed nook in the wall can both hide and store the ironing board.
Include a few shallow shelves to store supplies such as spray bottles and lint rollers.
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Make the most of a small space with a few laundry room storage shelves, either forsupplies or decor.
Organize other household andlaundry itemsby jot down in attractive containers and label them so you might find things quickly.
Within the bins, use jars or cups to gather smaller supplies.
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This clever laundry room storage idea uses every inch of space wisely.
A laundry room folding table offers room to sort and fold without interrupting traffic flow.
For those types of spaces, test this laundry room storage idea.
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Perforateddoor panelsadd visual interest and ventilate the laundry area while keeping the appliances out of sight.
Group items by purposesuch as the post-wash supplies shownfor easy,sensible organization.
Gather smaller items like clothes pins in a tall container to keep everything organized.
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Open Shelving
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Stash overflowing laundry baskets in open cubbies.
They look pretty and show when you’re getting low on supplies.
Combining shelves and drawers provides versatility, which is critical to well-organized storage.
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Acountertop spanning the washer and dryerprovides a work surface for sorting and folding garments.
A tension rod above the sink provides laundry room hanger storage.
Slim Down
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Maximize tight laundry room storage spaces with a slender shelving unit.
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Useopen baskets to gather mismatched socks or items found in pockets.
Thecurtain solutionhides the otherwise visible laundry rooma definite plus when guests visit.
Hang Time
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The secret towrinkle-free clothesis hanging them up the moment thedryer buzzes.
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Extend hang space with an over-the-door rack or valet hook.
This small version is perfect for drying undergarments and camisoles.
Organize with Baskets
Use matching baskets for laundry room storage.
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Removable cloth liners protect the baskets from spills and can be washed tokeep them fresh.
Use metal baskets or attractive boxes to store laundry room essentials,such as sheetsor towels.
Label the boxes to find what you need without lifting a lid.
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