Are you fed up with the clutter in your laundry room? In this article we’ll look at 17 laundry room storage and organization ideas to help you out.
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Updated February 2025 to include more storage solutions and photos.
1) Install a custom counter-top over front-loading laundry machines
If you have a front-loading washer & dryer then perhaps you could install a laundry room countertop over the top.
It makes a great folding station, and it provides a convenient place to store:
- laundry detergent
- fabric softener
- dryer sheets
- and other laundry essentials
The picture above illustrates how beautiful a countertop can look. (The pic is from Etsy where you can buy the “Laundry loads of fun” decal from the Etsy seller SurfaceInspired.
You can buy butcher block style counter-tops at most hardware stores.
And interestingly, Amazon has a section called “Workbenches” where you can buy wooden counter-tops.
2) Buy a Laundry Machine Topper
Here is a clever product to help you get a nice countertop and shelving system above your front-loading machines without having to custom-build a counter.
This countertop/shelf combo is made by a company called Corbyles and is available on Amazon.
3) Establish a good Laundry Hamper System
Can you tell your clean clothes from your dirty?
If not you need a better laundry hamper system.
I’ve seen some great DIY options where folks built a floor to ceiling shelving system where each family member puts their laundry baskets on their designated shelf.
If you don’t want to build a shelf, there are pre-made laundry hamper systems out there.
The rolling laundry hamper is just under 30-inches wide.
Will that fit in your space?
Click here to see this rolling laundry hamper on Amazon.
4) Slide-out Storage Cart for Small Spaces
Lots of people don’t have the luxury of having a huge laundry room.
Space is tight.
And that is perfect for this slide-out laundry storage cart.
It’s on wheels so it can slide in and out between the laundry machines when you need it.
You can put it between your washing machine and dryer and use it to store your detergents, stain removers, dryer sheets and other cleaning supplies.
5) Laundry Room Broom and Mop Holder
I don’t know about you, but our laundry room is the headquarters for cleaning supplies in our house.
And it gets so IRRITATING when the broom handle flops over and tries to trip me. (I swear it’s out to get me!)
This broom holder rack has 4 slots to hold long-handled cleaning tools, plus there are 4 hooks to hang up small cleaning tools.
Will this work for you?
Click here to see size on Amazon
6) Laundry Room Wall Cabinets
Laundry rooms often have little to no counter space.
You can put up open shelves – and these can look awesome – but sometimes you just want those cleaning supplies out of sight. And that is where wall cabinets come in.
Look for people selling their kitchen cabinets, and then reuse them to suit your needs. (That is what we did in our laundry room!)
Give them a fresh coat of white paint and they’ll look clean and crisp.
Hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowes also sell laundry room cabinets so you can check out sales in your area.
7) Install Open Shelving
Open shelving in a laundry room can be an attractive and easy way to add more storage space to your laundry room.
A common spot to put the shelves is above the washer and dryer.
This provides easy access to laundry soaps and other supplies. (But shorter people may require a step stool to reach the shelves…so maybe not so easy for some people.)
8) Hanging Wire Basket Organizers
This is a cool idea. They’re wire hanging baskets that you can suspend from wire shelving. Add more storage capacity to your laundry room and have your laundry supplies within easy reach.
They work well to hold dryer sheets, lingerie bags, detergent pods and more.
And one of the best things is that they’re super easy to install. If you already have a wire shelf in your laundry room, just hook and hang these baskets from it. Done.
9) Matching Glass Detergent Jars
To combat the mismatched product colors and packaging, some people choose to put their laundry soap and other products into matching glass jars or dispensers.
10) Glass and Wood Laundry Storage Jars
Want a matching set of storage jars?
Check out this popular 4 pack.
11) Matching Storage Baskets
Having some matching storage baskets can help tidy up your laundry room, add more storage, and provide a cohesive look above your laundry machines to cut down on visual clutter.
12) Wall-mounted Drying Rack
I hang dry almost all my clothes. In fact, I’ve written an entire article about laundry drying rack options.
I don’t have a wall-mounted drying rack like this, but I’d definitely consider it if I had the wall space.
It looks very high end. Will this work in your laundry room? For more information, click here.
13) Retractable Clothes Hanger
If you’re tight on space and need something to hang your clothes hangers then check out this retractable hanger.
It folds up tight to the wall when it’s not in use, and pulls out to provide a 10.5-inch wide hanging rod to hang your clothes hangers from.
Click here to see more details.
14) Retractable Clothes Line
If a fold-up drying rack isn’t big enough for your needs, check out this wall-mounted retractable clothes line from GorillaLine.
Pull out the cord when you need to dry some clothes and retract it when you don’t.
15) Over-the-Door Ironing Board Holder
If you are short on space, you should check out this over-the-door ironing board holder.
You can also mount this to the wall if you don’t have door to hang it on.
Curious about this? Will it help you organize your laundry room?
16) Combo Laundry Room Shelves, Drying Rod and Storage Baskets
Here is a neat option if you want several storage solutions in one kit.
You get the two shelves, two stackable baskets, the drying rods and a set of hooks that could work to hang cleaning tools.
If you want to add storage and change the look of your laundry room in a short period of time, check this out.
17) Fold Down Clothes-Folding Table
Save space in your laundry room by getting a wall-mounted fold-down laundry table. This is a popular and well-rated option from the company called Houseables Store.
Cleaning the Laundry Room
The laundry room is probably the most neglected room in your house.
Pretend you are going to sell at your house and a potential buyer is coming to look at it: are they going to grossed out by your laundry room?
Here are some quick tips to get it looking spiffy.
- Wash the outside of your washer and dryer (when is the last time you did this?)
- Wash the inside lip of your washing machine (you want your clothes to come out clean right? Then put them into a clean machine.)
- Give the walls a nice coat of bright paint (white looks fresh and clean)
- Mason jars to hold detergent looks a lot more decorative than manufacturer’s packaging (unless it’s Nellie’s)
- Fold your clothes right away, and put them AWAY
Conclusion
We have looked at variety of laundry room storage and organization ideas including wall cabinets, slide-out carts, laundry hamper systems, broom holders and retractable clothes hangers.
Which of these ideas will work for you?
Up Next:
How to Build Strong Wooden Shelves for your Laundry Room or Storage Room
Or:
Laundry Drying Racks [to save your Money]
Plus, check out How we did our Laundry Room Makeover using old kitchen cabinets.
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I love the lost sock sign with the clothes pins – except I’d need about 10 of them! 😂🤪
😀 haha, yeah I totally agree! You could put them all along your wall 🙂