How To Organize A Small Laundry: 47 Ideas

how to organize a small laundry 47 ideas

A laundry is a very necessary space or nook in every home, it makes housework easier. If you have a very small amount of space for it and think that you should skip the idea, don’t. Even a small laundry can do a lot and save you from clutter in the bathroom or closet. We’ve gathered some tips and ideas to organize a small laundry right, take a look!

Small Laundry Storage

The first thing you should think about is storage because a laundry is a functional space. Plan it beforehand: where will you put dirty laundry? What about detergents? If you need a lot of storage space, consider using kitchen cabinets for that, they will look sleek and will declutter the space. If you don’t, you can pair up lower cabinets and open shelves or stick to only shelves and racks. Consider having rails and drying racks that can be folded and hidden when not in need. Use every inch of space including doors, where you can attach shelves, under the ceiling space and so on.

If you have a tiny laundry but you need to store a lot, go for cabinets and stacked machines.

If you have a tiny laundry but you need to store a lot, go for cabinets and stacked machines.

The small and simple laundry features cabinets and a long shelf plus a small rail for drying clothes.

The small and simple laundry features cabinets and a long shelf plus a small rail for drying clothes.

The small space is done with wall-mounted shelves, drawers and a sink with a countertop.

The small space is done with wall-mounted shelves, drawers and a sink with a countertop.

The small space is done with machines and a countertop and a drying rack with a rail.

The small space is done with machines and a countertop and a drying rack with a rail.

Add a countertop to the machines to have some storage space and hang a rack over it.

Add a countertop to the machines to have some storage space and hang a rack over it.

This hidden laundry closet is done with small shelves and a basket and even the doors feature shelves.

This hidden laundry closet is done with small shelves and a basket and even the doors feature shelves.

The small laundry features open shelves instead of cabinets because the latter ones would look bulky.

The small laundry features open shelves instead of cabinets because the latter ones would look bulky.

The small laundry is done with elegant black cabinets, baskets and stacked machines that can be covered with a folding door.

The small laundry is done with elegant black cabinets, baskets and stacked machines that can be covered with a folding door.

The small and sleek space features cabinets in white and stain, and a sink, some open shelves are integrated for storage.

The small and sleek space features cabinets in white and stain, and a sink, some open shelves are integrated for storage.

This small laundry space is done with a machine, a drying rack and an open shelf, and some woven pieces are used to organize the space.

This small laundry space is done with a machine, a drying rack and an open shelf, and some woven pieces are used to organize the space.

Small Laundry Organization

Use the most effective way to organize your laundry: wire and usual baskets, hampers with casters, various racks, shelves and holders to keep everything in order, otherwise a small laundry can become a big mess.

This neutral laundry includes cabinetry for storage and washing machines, and graphic wallpaper makes an accent.

This neutral laundry includes cabinetry for storage and washing machines, and graphic wallpaper makes an accent.

The functional space is done with open shelves and ladder shelves, machines under a countertop and some baskets.

The functional space is done with open shelves and ladder shelves, machines under a countertop and some baskets.

Neutrals and pastels make a small space look bigger, and gold touches add chic to it.

Neutrals and pastels make a small space look bigger, and gold touches add chic to it.

The laundry features pretty wallpaper, a bright striped floor and cool art.

The laundry features pretty wallpaper, a bright striped floor and cool art.

Placing only lower cabinets will make your space airy, and a drying rack over the machines is a nice way to save some space.

Placing only lower cabinets will make your space airy, and a drying rack over the machines is a nice way to save some space.

This laundry nook is done vintage style, with glass cabinets, washing machines with curtains and a basket.

This laundry nook is done vintage style, with glass cabinets, washing machines with curtains and a basket.

I love this tiny washing space! The stained woven cabinet, open shelves, baskets and plants make it so cool!

(via elmueble).

I love this tiny washing space! The stained woven cabinet, open shelves, baskets and plants make it so cool! (via elmueble).

If you have a small laundry nook, you can always hide it with a curtain.

If you have a small laundry nook, you can always hide it with a curtain.

Small Laundry Lights

It’s very important to have enough light in a small space, so if you laundry doesn’t have windows, illuminate it well with artificial light, especially if you are going to iron here or do something else. Even if not, the more light you bring in, the larger your space will look.

The laundry niche is done with black, with open shelves and two machines.

The laundry niche is done with black, with open shelves and two machines.

This is a laundry closet done with open shelves and machines, some baskets for organizing, and it's hidden with folding doors.

This is a laundry closet done with open shelves and machines, some baskets for organizing, and it's hidden with folding doors.

This tiny nook is done with a washing machine and hampers, open shelves and some plants.

This tiny nook is done with a washing machine and hampers, open shelves and some plants.

The hidden laundry features a couple of shelves and doors with glass panes to cover this space.

The hidden laundry features a couple of shelves and doors with glass panes to cover this space.

This small laundry features a number of simple storage units, rails and a drying rack.

This small laundry features a number of simple storage units, rails and a drying rack.

The bright room shows off a green cabinet and bold green paneling, bright fruit wallpaper and stacked machines.

The bright room shows off a green cabinet and bold green paneling, bright fruit wallpaper and stacked machines.

The small laundry is well-organized with grey kitchen cabinets, open firewood storage and stacked machines.

The small laundry is well-organized with grey kitchen cabinets, open firewood storage and stacked machines.

Small Laundry Decor

Don’t leave your space impersonal, breathe in some character matching the house around. Go for a cool color, printed wallpaper or tile, and bring some decor like artwork, plants and other cute things.

The small laundry is done with pink floral wallpaper and mint green cabinets with cane doors.

The small laundry is done with pink floral wallpaper and mint green cabinets with cane doors.

The farmhouse space is done with grey and white cabinets, open shelves and stacked machines.

The farmhouse space is done with grey and white cabinets, open shelves and stacked machines.

This pretty blue space is filled with light, there are photos and baskets for storage.

This pretty blue space is filled with light, there are photos and baskets for storage.

The farmhouse space includes cabinets, a basket for storage and open shelves for decor.

The farmhouse space includes cabinets, a basket for storage and open shelves for decor.

The small space is very stylish, though you don't see any storage space, there are machines and a concrete sink.

The small space is very stylish, though you don't see any storage space, there are machines and a concrete sink.

The stacked machines save much space, which is used to accommodate cabinets for storage and a countertop.

The stacked machines save much space, which is used to accommodate cabinets for storage and a countertop.

This pretty space is narrow yet well-organized, with cabinets and washing machines.

This pretty space is narrow yet well-organized, with cabinets and washing machines.

Use kitchen cabinetry in the laundry to create storage, and add open shelves to make it more effective.

Use kitchen cabinetry in the laundry to create storage, and add open shelves to make it more effective.

This unique laundry is fully covered with gorgeous blue and gold wallpaper, and it's really a bold statement.

(via maggieoverbystudios).

This unique laundry is fully covered with gorgeous blue and gold wallpaper, and it's really a bold statement. (via maggieoverbystudios).

Small Hidden Laundries

If you don’t have a room but have a nook, you can hide it with folding doors or curtains, and it also works for spaces, where laundries are only part. This way you will declutter the rest of the room and it will look neat. Get inspired to make your small laundry practical!

The neutral space is done with kitchen cabinetry, a sink and stacked machines.

(via yellowbrickhome).

The neutral space is done with kitchen cabinetry, a sink and stacked machines. (via yellowbrickhome).

This small laundry nook is stylish, it's done with a navy drawer, baskets and stained wood.

(via nextluxury).

This small laundry nook is stylish, it's done with a navy drawer, baskets and stained wood. (via nextluxury).

The airy and serene space shows off cabinets with cool knobs, washing machines and black fixtures.

(via bhg).

The airy and serene space shows off cabinets with cool knobs, washing machines and black fixtures. (via bhg).

This small laundry includes some cabinets, baskets and machines plus lights. 

(via cuckoo4design).

This small laundry includes some cabinets, baskets and machines plus lights. (via cuckoo4design).

The light-filled space is designed as practical as possible, with a drying rack and plants.

The light-filled space is designed as practical as possible, with a drying rack and plants.

This white farmhouse space features simple cabinetry and a white tile backsplash.

This white farmhouse space features simple cabinetry and a white tile backsplash.

This laundry makes use of vertical space: there are built-in cabinets and drawers for storage.

This laundry makes use of vertical space: there are built-in cabinets and drawers for storage.

This small nook is organized wall with shelves, a cabinet and a dog crate.

This small nook is organized wall with shelves, a cabinet and a dog crate.

The cute space is done with pink wallpaper and machines plus a countertop, an open shelf and a ladder rack are lightweight storage units.

The cute space is done with pink wallpaper and machines plus a countertop, an open shelf and a ladder rack are lightweight storage units.

The machines are placed into the cabinet, with drawers and hampers over them. A large basket is good for storage.

The machines are placed into the cabinet, with drawers and hampers over them. A large basket is good for storage.

The tiny laundry is done with a cabinet and shelves, some storage racks and a ladder.

The tiny laundry is done with a cabinet and shelves, some storage racks and a ladder.

This bright and refined space is done with printed wallpaper and teal cabinets plus open shelves, and stacked machines.

This bright and refined space is done with printed wallpaper and teal cabinets plus open shelves, and stacked machines.