This post will share practical tips for any laundry space – whether you’re working with a tiny closet or a spacious room – plus product ideas and kid-friendly strategies to lighten your load. Let’s tame that laundry monster together!
Simple Laundry Room Organization Tips
Below are my top tips as a professional organizer for getting your laundry room in order and turning it into a serene (and aesthetic) space you actually enjoy.
1. Use a Peg Board
Even in a small closet, a pegboard system can transform wall space from chaos to order. I love how product designer, Aden Wang, maximized every inch of empty space in his closet laundry room with an IKEA pegboard system. Check out this reel to see him complete this DIY project for the laundry area by installing a slide-out system for extra storage.
2. Small but Mighty Baskets & Bins
Small baskets keep supplies within reach and maximize every inch of your laundry area.
3. Go Vertical
Use walls or doors to free up floor space. Install shelves or cabinets up high for storing detergents and supplies. Every bit of vertical storage makes a difference.
4. Fold-Away Drying Rack
Bulky drying racks take up too much space. Opt for a wall-mounted rack that folds down only when needed.
5. Over-The-Door Hanger
No wall space? An over-the-door hanger is perfect for air-drying delicates in a compact laundry area.
6. Small Baskets, Slim Hampers & Bins
Traditional baskets can be tripping hazards in tight spaces. Use multiple small bins to sort clothes by color or family member. Choose tall, slim hampers or hanging laundry bags.
7. Make Use of a Multi-Purpose Cart
Slide a narrow rolling cart between your washer and wall to store detergent, stain sprays, and clothespins. Some folding carts even double as a small tabletop for folding or ironing.
8. Try a Turntable
A turntable is a great space saver and makes it easy to access and put away items you use regularly.
9. Designate Zones
Think of your laundry room in zones: a sorting zone, a washing/drying zone, and a folding zone. Studio McGee showcases this so well! See more of her stunning laundry room design here.
10. Add a Folding Surface
Install a countertop or drop-down table over your washer/dryer to fold clothes straight from the dryer. Even the top of your machines can double as a folding station—just keep it clutter-free.
11. Organize Your Cabinets
Group similar supplies into labeled bins: stain removers, rags, extra detergents, etc. This cuts down hunting time and keeps your space neat.
12. Keep a “Lost Socks” Bin or Basket on a Shelf
Designate a small basket or bin for solo socks. Hold a matching session once a month!
13. Embrace Open Space (but avoid clutter)
A roomy laundry area is great, but you don’t need to fill every inch. Keep only what you actually use. Add a cozy touch with a rug, wall art, or good lighting to make the space inviting.
14. Make Sure Everything Has a Home
Give everything a place: dirty clothes in hampers, clean clothes ready to fold, supplies in bins. No more chaotic piles! A clear system saves time and calms the mind.
Laundry may never be anyone’s favorite task, but with smart organization, it doesn’t have to control your week. Whether your “laundry room” is a closet or a large utility space, small changes add up. Use what you have, repurpose baskets, add a few hooks if needed—and enjoy a more functional, peaceful space.
More Organization Tips and Routines:
Laundry Simplified: The Essential Routine that Changed my Life!