Introduction
How would I organize a smaller laundry room? A small laundry room can be a convenient space for you and your family. But, it can also become a disaster area if you don’t keep up with organizing. I want you to have your small laundry room always organized. Okay, enough intro – check out these steps.
Start with a clean slate.
While you can’t control the size of your laundry room, you can start with a clean slate. When I say “clean slate,” I mean clearing everything out. That means getting rid of:
- broken stuff (or will be soon)
- things that don’t fit
- things that don’t look nice in the space (like mismatched detergent containers)
- anything else not on this list
You’ll be shocked by what you find and question why you even have it. Just let it all go.
Create Zones.
The best way how to organize a small laundry room is by creating zones. Having defined areas for each type of laundry will help you keep everything organized and easy to find. You can create one or more zones in your laundry room. But, it depends on what works best for you and your family’s needs. Some of the most common types include:
- Washing Machine Zone: used only for washers—no drying racks or folding tables! It should have plenty of storage space nearby. Clothes can be sorted as soon as it comes out.
- Dryer Zone: Dryers are often bulky, noisy machines that take up a lot of floor space. It’s important to have ample clearance around them so you don’t trip over them.
- Folding Zone: The folding table is another large piece of furniture that needs its own spot. It needs to function without impeding space from other parts of the room (between washer/dryer is good). Or, I recommend a wall mounted station that folds away easily.
Make sorting easy in your laundry room.
- Sorting laundry is all about the details. How you sort your laundry depends on how and where you want to wash it. Sorting by color is a great way to get things started—it takes only moments load it up. However, if you have more time and want more control, sorting by size may be a better option.
- To keep yourself from losing track of what needs washing when, it helps to label each section of your sorting system so that everyone knows where their clothes should go (and when). For example:
- Load 1 – Whites Only
- Load 2 – Whites & Lights
- Load 3 – Dark Colors Only
- For added convenience, consider setting aside one drawer or shelf just for delicate items such as lingerie or delicates like silk blouses that need special care during washing cycles (no bleach!).
Flex space? Consider a laundry solution that can offer more storage options.
If you don’t have room for a laundry solution, consider building or buying one that can offer more storage options. Ask yourself, what do I need every time I go to the laundry room. What supplies will I need?
If you are washing baby clothes and towels, it’s best to have two baskets near your washer or just one? Make it easy as soon as clothes come out of dryer. Consider using hooks for hanging items instead of shelves or cabinets. That way, everything has its own place.
Every Laundry Room Needs…
In order to keep a small your laundry room organized, you need a few key things. First, you’ll need a basket for dirty clothes and one for clean ones. You can also use a hamper if you don’t want the basket out all the time.
Second, make sure to have laundry detergent on hand so that when it is time to do laundry, there’s no extra trip to the store or an emergency run through Target pharmacy aisle on your way home from work.
Also remember that even though these are things that every laundry room needs, they aren’t necessarily all of them! Your space will be unique depending on how much square footage you have and what other uses it serves (like where will guests sit while waiting?).
A little organization can make a big difference when it comes to making the most of your small laundry room space.
You might think- it’s so much work to organize a small laundry room. But, the truth is that a little organization can make a big difference when it comes to making the most of your space. You can use all kinds of containers, baskets and bins to keep things neat and tidy in this area of your home. Some suggestions for how you might organize include:
- Baskets for sorting clothes by color or type (e.g., socks, underwear)
- Hooks for hanging items on hangers or drying them flat (e.g., towels)
- Shelves where bottles of detergent or other cleaning products can be stored safely. Most importantly, out of reach from children
Conclusion
When it comes to small laundry rooms, a little organization can make a big difference. The goal is to create zones for different parts of your laundry routine. Keeping things separate from each other is the goal. You don’t have to move around your entire laundry room to make it functional. It’s important not only for the sake of efficiency but also because it will help keep dirty clothes away from clean ones (and vice versa). Satisfaction and the feeling of success will be worth it – trust me.
