The Tidy Routine10 Laundry Room Organization Ideas for Small Spaces
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Most laundry "rooms" are actually a closet, a corner of the bathroom or a spot in the basement. The good news: a small space is easy to organize, because there's not much of it. These ten ideas work even when the washing machine has barely any space around it.
Save to Pinterest1. Shelves above the machines
The wall above the washer and dryer is almost always empty. One or two shelves hold detergent, dryer sheets and cleaning supplies within reach.
Over-the-washer shelf
Uses the empty space above the machines - freestanding versions need no drilling.
2. A slim rolling cart in the gap
The gap between the washer and the wall fits a slim rolling cart for detergent, stain remover and clothes pegs.
Slim rolling laundry cart
Fits the narrow gap next to the washing machine.
3. Sorting hamper
A hamper with two or three sections means laundry is already sorted when it's time to wash - lights, darks, towels.
Sorting laundry hamper
Laundry is pre-sorted the moment it goes in.
4. Decant detergent
Big detergent bottles are heavy and messy. A dispenser with a tap, or a jar with a scoop for powder, is easier to use and looks tidier.
5. A drying rack that folds away
A wall-mounted or folding drying rack gives you somewhere to hang delicate items without taking over the room.
Wall-mounted drying rack
Folds flat against the wall when it's not in use.
6. A hanging rod
A tension rod or wall rod lets you hang shirts straight from the dryer - fewer wrinkles, less ironing.
7. A lost-socks basket
One small basket for single socks. Once a month, match what you can and let the rest go.
8. Stain kit in one place
Stain remover, an old toothbrush and a small bowl in one caddy - so you treat stains immediately instead of forgetting.
9. Hooks on the door
Over-the-door hooks hold the ironing board, a lint roller and reusable shopping bags.
10. Label everything
When everyone in the house can see where things go, everyone can help with laundry.
The routine that stops the pile
Organization helps, but the real fix is a rhythm:
- One load a day, washed, dried, folded and put away the same day
- Fold straight out of the dryer - it takes half the time and prevents wrinkles
- Towels and sheets on fixed days, such as Saturday for towels, Friday for sheets
This rhythm is part of the weekly cleaning schedule, and the Home Reset Planner has a printable laundry routine page.
