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Ways to perk up and boost your laundry organization to the next level

The laundry room may not be your favorite space, but that doesn't mean you can't make it yours! Turn this room into a place you want to go and make doing laundry a breeze with our laundry room organization ideas.

ENHET laundry cabinet
ENHET laundry cabinet

Make it more functional

From cabinets and racks to label holders, here’s how you can make your laundry room organization more practical:

Make laundry easier with wall-mounted storage

Make your own custom laundry care solution in a flash with a wall-mounted laundry combination. You can install it above the washing machine. This laundry room storage idea is perfect for storing detergents and clean and dirty clothes.

Use bins to save space

Keep your dirty clothes in a laundry bin with casters. This mobile hamper makes it simple to collect filthy garments from any room.

Get more space to dry clothes

Use a drying rack that doesn't take up much room to dry your garments. It has two fold-out wings that provide plenty of space for your laundry. Once you're finished, just fold it up and put it away.

Incorporate cabinets for more storage

Add a washing machine cabinet to your laundry room for easy storage and better organization. It's a simple solution for using the empty space above your washing machine.

Use open shelving for storage

Keep items handy with a shelf combination. This open-storage solution is both functional and stylish; simply take an item from the shelf and place it back after use.

Place labels on everything

Make laundry organization easier by using a label holder. Put it on your bins, baskets, and cabinets to remember exactly where everything is in your laundry room.

Use wall racks to declutter

Utilize wall space by mounting wall racks to cut down on clutter. The minimalist, solid-wood design makes it both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Use it to hang clothing or store laundry accessories.

Illuminate cabinets and shelves

Install bookcase and cabinet lighting to make nighttime laundry loads easier. The spotlight shines inside your cabinets, making it easy to find whatever you need.

Keep an ironing board

Use an ironing board in the laundry room to straighten items right after drying. You can fold this ironing board to save space after ironing, and its height can be adjusted as needed.

Laundry room with JONAXEL shelving units.
Small laundry room with small storage organizers.

Cut down on clutter

De-clutter your laundry room and organize items in style with these storage ideas:

Keep a laundry bag in every room

Avoid a cluttered laundry area by keeping laundry baskets in each bedroom of your house. This laundry storage idea saves you the trouble of looking for dirty laundry all over the house.

Get a laundry basket on wheels

Have fun doing laundry and saving space with a laundry basket on wheels. Its portability makes it a great laundry aid for hanging or folding clothes.

Install a countertop

Combine the countertop with a sink cabinet to get extra storage in your laundry room. Sort laundry or set out laundry accessories on the counter to reduce clutter.

Store laundry supplies in jars

Organize even the smallest items with boxes and baskets. Use it to store laundry powder or pods, fabric softeners, and brushes. This storage idea keeps your laundry room from being cluttered.

Use trays to organize

Use trays to corral laundry essentials like detergents and softeners. Trays are useful for organizing the space and keeping items within easy reach.

Use hooks for instant storage space

Hang hooks to turn a small space in your laundry area into a smart storage solution. Use it to hang clothing or store cleaning supplies.

Keep your laundry room in style

Make laundry organization more fun by giving it a personalized look. These decorative accents and furnishings for the laundry room will make it feel more like a part of your home:

Include some plants for a fresh look and feel

Place artificial potted plants around the laundry room to liven up the space. You don't need a green thumb to keep these green plants always looking great.

Add a touch of floral elegance

Create a more welcoming atmosphere by filling your laundry room with artificial flowers. To add an elegant touch to your laundry room organization, mix and match their colors, place them in vases, and scatter them around the area.

Hang posters on the wall

Give your laundry room that cozy, at-home feel by hanging framed posters on the walls. Customize the look of the frames to reflect your own style.

Add chairs for comfort

Put a comfortable chair in the laundry room so you don't have to leave the room while you wait for the load to finish. As the washing machine spins its magic, you can kick back with a good book and relax.

NYSJÖN laundry shelf in a small bathroom.