Doing laundry is likely one of your least favorite activities. If your living space is cramped, it can feel even more difficult. If you have a small laundry room, the key to making the space as functional as possible is a decent storage system. Whether it’s storage cabinets or stacked dryers and washers, these space-saving ideas will easily maximize the functional space of this room.
Sliding Storage Cabinets
Do you have a small gap between the washer and dryer or the machine and the wall? This might be just enough room for a tiered cabinet. Find one with wheels and a handle so that it is simple to draw out. Use it to store items such as heavy-duty stain removers, bleach, or other products that are less frequently used. Most slim cabinets are still wide enough to accommodate standard steamers and irons, which is particularly useful if there is no wall space for hanging shelving. Also, it effectively conceals visual clutter.
Stacking the Machines
Consider having a stackable washer and dryer set if you have the height but not the width. Some machines include a top-loading washer and a front-loading dryer in a single unit. To safeguard two discrete front-loading machines, you will likely need a stacking kit. Keep in mind that stackable machines are usually costlier and have a smaller load capacity than other options. However, they can also be more energy efficient and kinder to clothing and linens. In addition, they will save you a considerable amount of space.
Coordinated Laundry Baskets
Put in a laundry basket system if there is an extra foot more of space between the machines and the wall in the area where they are located. It will not take up any additional square footage, and it will assist in preventing items of clothing from falling to the ground. Members of the household may be more inclined to use the laundry baskets in between loads if they are designed to be pulled out or down. Look for simple designs that provide airflow if you want to prevent smelly clothes from getting too bad, especially sports clothes. Give each member of your family their basket, and select one for the family’s collective towels and another for the sheets.
Hiding Away Dirty Laundry
Even if your house does not have a designated laundry room, you should not display your dirty clothes. If your washer and dryer must be installed in a high-traffic area, such as your kitchen, hide them when not in use. The solution is tall cabinet doors, and many come with built-in shelving for supplies. If space is truly limited, choose hideaway cabinet doors. Simply close the doors after doing a load of laundry and forget about it until the next wash day.
Using Every Inch Available
Occasionally, particularly in older homes, there are spaces that you do not know how to design or what to do with. However, a weird corner of your property could be the perfect location for a small laundry room. Before planning the whole configuration, ensure that washer and dryer hookups can be installed and accurate measurements are taken. For optimal functionality, don’t forget to incorporate floating shelves and a hamper. If you want to hide it, suspend a curtain from a tension rod.