12 Simply Genius Ideas for Laundry Room Storage

The laundry need not be a mere workroom. Add style, convenience, and organization with these easy laundry room storage solutions.

By Margaret Foley and Larry Bilotti | Updated Jul 08, 2022 02:54 PM

Lighten the Loads

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Lighten the Loads

Whatever its size, your laundry room could probably benefit from smarter storage. A few essentials include shelves and drawers for keeping supplies close at hand, divided bins for sorting, and drying racks for delicates—but that’s just for starters! Read on for a dozen practical storage solutions that will help you organize your laundry room and streamline wash day so you can kick back and enjoy yourself before the day is out.

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1. Space-Saving Shelf

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Laundry Machine Shelf

Looking for a convenient landing place for laundry essentials? This space-saving shelf from Household Essentials fits over washers and dryers that have rear ledges and provides convenient storage for detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers, and more. 

Get the Household Essentials Over-the-Washer Storage Shelf on Amazon for $18.30 .

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2. Collapsible Hamper

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Collapsible Hamper

Laundry is all about containment and easy transport, and this collapsible hamper handles both perfectly. Made from heavy-duty polyester with spring wire construction, the hamper folds flat when not in use. Its lightweight, airy design lets clothes breathe and gives damp fabrics a chance to dry out, and strong straps make the hamper easy to carry. 

Get the Household Essentials Pop-Up Collapsible Hamper on Amazon for $19.46.

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3. Rolling Laundry Sorter

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Laundry Sorter

Colors, whites, and darks? Or dirty, dirtier, and really dirty? Whatever criteria you use for separating laundry, this laundry sorter from SimpleHouseware will make it easier. Featuring three sturdy canvas bags housed in a steel frame with rolling casters, this handy unit can hold 13 gallons of clothes in each compartment. 

Get the SimpleHouseware Heavy-Duty 3-Bag Laundry Sorter on Amazon for $39.87.

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5. Flexible Wall Storage

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Flexible Wall Storage

Maximize wall space with Elfa shelving and drawer components from The Container Store. Ventilated shelves and hanging drawers add a sleek, modern look to the laundry and provide abundant loose and contained storage options. Use the hanging rod to drip-dry wet clothes or keep freshly pressed garments wrinkle-free. Adjustable components make this a flexible storage solution for a space that’s at least 51 inches wide.

Get the Elfa Laundry Room Storage System at The Container Store for $1,080.

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6. Divided Hamper With Liners

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Divided Hamper With Liners

Made from woven natural water hyacinth fibers, this divided hamper features two spacious compartments with removable canvas liners to keep laundry sorted. Side handles allow for easy carrying, and the hamper is available in either espresso or natural. 

Get the BirdRock Divided Laundry Hamper With Removable Liners on Amazon for $128.96.

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7. Rolling Canvas Laundry Cart

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Rolling Canvas Laundry Cart

If you've always admired the laundry carts used in hotels and professional laundries, you can now have one of your own. This industrial-size beauty is made of heavy-duty canvas with rugged thermoplastic trim. The strong metal frame and rubber wheels allow you to move up to 100 pounds of dirty laundry with ease, and the hamper is available in gray or natural white.

Get the Seville Classics Heavy-Duty Canvas Laundry Hamper With Wheels on Amazon for $64.99.

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8. Garment Rack

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Garment Rack

With two rods for hanging shirts, skirts, and slacks, and a bottom shelf for additional storage, this heavy-duty garment rack is a practical addition to any laundry room. The horizontal rods extend to provide even more space for hanging, and the rack can accommodate up to 250 pounds of clothes on one convenient, moveable unit.

 Get the Simple Trending Double Rail Rolling Garment Rack on Amazon for $65.97.

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9. Fold-Away Drying Rack

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Fold-Away Drying Rack

This wall-mounted, fold-away drying rack is crafted of metal and can hold up to 330 pounds. Thanks to its hinged design, the rack swings 180 degrees left or right to fit a range of spaces, even when unfolded to its full 64-inch length. When not in use, it folds flat, jutting out just over 4 inches from the wall. The rack can be used indoors or out, and it’s available in your choice of silver or matte black. 

 Get the Bakala Wall-Mounted Fold-Away Drying Rack on Amazon for $91.95.

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10. Retractable Clothesline

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Retractable Clothesline

Nothing smells quite as clean as clothes and sheets dried outdoors in the fresh air. If you love the idea of letting your laundry dry naturally but don’t want to hang it outside for all your neighbors to see, install a retractable clothesline in your laundry room. As you fold your clothes, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you gave your dryer a little rest, saved some money, and did your part for the environment. 

Get the BESy Retractable Clothesline on Amazon for $15.99.

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11. Guard to Keep Laundry and Supplies in Place

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Guard to Keep Laundry and Supplies in Place

If you like to fold laundry or store supplies on top of your front-loaders, you may have noticed that items tend to fall off and get wedged in the lint-covered space behind the machines. This easy-to-assemble laundry guard will save you from having to dive into those dusty depths to retrieve stray socks and measuring cups. Made of high-quality resin, the guard uses powerful magnets to adhere to any flat-topped front-loader with a metal surface. You can stretch the guard across the washer and dryer or purchase an add-on that will let you surround each machine separately. A hinged, modular design makes the guard easy to set up, and it’s available in white or gray.

Get the Haus Maus Laundry Guard on Amazon for $31.95.

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12. Collapsible Laundry Basket

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Collapsible Laundry Basket

Make the most of limited space with a collapsible basket. Store it flat under the bed or in a closet, then pop it open when it’s time to haul dirty laundry downstairs. The lightweight basket’s 27-liter capacity is enough to accommodate one large load of clothes at a time, and it’s outfitted with two comfortable handles.

Get the Simplify Collapsible Laundry Basket on Amazon for $25.43.

All prices are accurate as of July 8, 2022.

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