Laundry Room Ideas for Small Spaces

As a kid dreaming of your home one day, you probably didn’t think about the  laundry room. If you did, chances are it was a spacious and organized space like one that's seen in the movies. Once you grew up, reality set in that laundry spaces are small, and organizing them tactfully is tricky.

Some laundry room ideas to keep in mind when dealing with a small space include:

• Utilizing the height of the room
• Strategically using wall space
• Creating your own pieces

Read on for some creative and helpful ideas to make the most out of your small laundry space!

When designing the interior of a home, oftentimes people don’t realize the amount of available space from floor to ceiling, and the laundry room is no exception. Carefully considering effective ways to utilize the entire height of a room can be crucial in executing your ideal laundry room.

Washers and dryers are not small appliances, so seeing them side-by-side in an already small space may be a bit overwhelming. If you have a good size ceiling, it may be smart to see if stacking them is a viable option. When you hear stackable washer and dryer, you probably think of the sort of old, all-in-one appliance where the washing machine is on the bottom and the dryer is on top.

While these appliances are effective, they’re not usually favored because of their lackluster appeal. Many people don’t know that the extravagant single washers and dryers can also be stacked to achieve the same goal but in a more modern way.

Deciding to stack your washer and dryer will save you space right from the get-go. It will open up your walking space, wall space, and spots to put other organizational tools. Keep in mind though that just because you can stack a washer and dryer, you shouldn’t just hoist up such a large appliance without properly planning the exact details.

Sometimes built-in cabinets are just not possible, but cabinet storage units are always available with a boatload of choices. Typically, cabinets are separated either by countertops or crown molding, leaving spaces between each section. Although the space is aesthetically pleasing, it’s not doing anything for your actual storage needs.

Consider floating cabinets that can neatly go on top of each other and remain steady and stable. You can utilize the top area as a spot for toilet paper or paper towels – things that you want out of sight but are light enough in weight that if they fall, it won't be a problem.

Similar to how one could ignore valuable ceiling height in a room, one could think that whatever goes on a wall must lay flat. This is not the case in a small laundry room. Your walls should be interactive and very much three-dimensional.

Hanging your clothes up in the laundry room is usually done using a tension rod, which requires two sides of a wall to be held up. In a small space, two sides of a wall are real estate you probably don’t want to lose that easily.

To avoid this, swap out a tension rod for wall-mounted, extendable hooks instead. They only need to be mounted on one side of a wall and usually offer a rod length not that far off from a traditional tension rod. Some models come with the ability to swing and fold the hooks so when they're not in use, they can sit flush against the wall.

Not every piece of clothing can be hung up to dry; some require flat services like a drying rack. Traditional drying racks are clunky and clumsy – two things you don’t need in a small space you’re trying to keep clutter-free. To avoid any additional laundry room necessities taking up floor and walking space, opt for a wall-mounted drying rack.

Some wall-mounted drying racks fold outward and reveal about six slots to put clothing items on, while other racks appear more shelf-like and can be pulled outward to display ample slots for clothing. Whichever type you choose, you’ll be saving yourself space and the possibility of bumping into your drying rack and your clothes landing on the floor.

A fun take on utilizing wall space is by choosing to have Slatwall racks installed. Eagle Mouldings describe Slatwall as a “structural material used to create wall coverings or display fixtures." Choosing to put Slatwall in your laundry room could mean a wall of possibilities. You could utilize the racks to place clothing rods similar to retail stores, or simply hang bins with dryer sheets, laundry detergent, or those miscellaneous home items that will always end up in your laundry room.

Unfortunately, not every storage option that exists will fit your space perfectly. For this reason, some good old-fashioned DIY projects could be your best option.

If you’re putting your washer and dryer side-by-side, you might feel like you’re losing the space right above the appliances. Ergo, it’s a nice option to frame out the space dedicated to the machines. This way, you can create countertop space to hold bins, hampers, or an additional spot to fold.

Although your small laundry room may not be quite as large as you dreamed it up to be as a kid, it doesn’t have to fall short when it comes to purpose. Small spaced laundry rooms can be just as effective as large ones, as long as you thoughtfully utilize the space.

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