As anyone who’s ever had to schlep their dirty linens to a laundromat knows, having in-house laundry is a godsend. But the convenience of doing laundry whenever you feel like it starts to feel less convenient if you're lacking in the necessary storage, shelving, or work space. If a total laundry room renovation isn't in the budget, though, don't fret: You can upgrade your home's laundry hub with just a few relatively inexpensive additions. Combined with some fresh paint and some other low-cost improvements, you can have a more beautiful and functional laundry area on a small budget.
Add shelves behind the laundry room door
If your laundry area is its own room with a door, you can maximize your storage space by adding a slim shelving unit behind the door. It will be just deep enough to hold all your laundry materials, cleaning up the area without taking up any valuable floor space.
Install shelves over your washer and dryer
If your laundry area lacks storage, you’ve got a few options. One of the easiest things you can do is to add a countertop over your washer and dryer set. This could be as DIY as cutting a slab of wood or using a leftover remnant from a kitchen remodel, or you could purchase a topper with edge rails like this one. This instantly transforms the top of your appliances into a usable flat surface that won’t let things slide off as soon as you turn your back. If you have more vertical space and need more options, a tiered over-the-appliance shelf system is a great option, giving you multiple shelves plus hanging rods to get everything off the floor and organized.
Ulif U13 Medium Over Washer and Dryer Storage Shelves, 6 Tiers Laundry Room Standing Shelf with 2 Hanger Rods, Space Saver Clothes Drying Rack, 57.8" W x 22" D x 77.4" H, Black $139.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $139.99 at AmazonIf you want a fancy version, you could install the Iron-A-Way Ironing Center, which is pricey and probably requires professional installation, as it’s designed to recess into the wall and connect to the home’s power.
Try a portable sink in your laundry room
Install a clothing drying rack
It’s a simple addition, but having a place to hang clothes to dry right there in the laundry area is a great convenience. You can buy a freestanding drying rack, of course, but as an upgrade, consider a wall-mounted option instead. This one from mDesign looks great and folds up when not in use.
mDesign Steel Wall Mount Accordion Expandable Retractable Clothes Air Drying Rack - 8 Bars for Hanging Garments - Mounted Organizer for Laundry/Utility Room, Bathroom, Garage, Bardo Collection, Bronze $40.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $40.99 at AmazonAdd a freestanding island to your laundry room
If you need some folding and storage space in your laundry area but there’s no vertical or wall options, take some inspiration from your kitchen and bring in a freestanding island or laundry cart. This one from Kitsorack is a clothes hamper with a shelf, so you can stuff your dirty clothes in there and have your supplies stored on top, but any mobile cart or island will make your laundry area more usable.
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