Looking for ideas for utility room storage? If you have a laundry room, please make it look neat and practical through clever laundry room organization.

Author: Jenny McFarlane Posted on April 23rd 21

Therefore, you need some clever utility room storage ideas...we are here to help you. 

Or are you only in the planning stage? Check out our expert guide to planning and designing practical spaces.

Dream of having a spacious and airy utility room with all the best laundry appliances, empty laundry baskets, neatly folded and color-coordinated stacked clothes, and plenty of storage space...? We are not all...

But the reality is that your ordinary utility room tends to be much lower-key. There is also a garbage dump for storing all items that are not home in your other rooms. Or you are too lazy to put it in the right place...

Argos experts agree, "Especially in winter, every room with a radiator is like a slave to the laundry process."

"With some simple storage, you can create an efficient and even enviable laundry station, ready to solve any wrinkles, stains and tissue explosion problems encountered in life."

Our convenient utility room storage concept shows that no matter how big or small, the laundry space can be efficient and practical, and it is a pleasure to use some simple storage solutions.

Before investing wildly in massive storage for your utility room, take a step back and reconsider the current layout of the room.

Can you save space by adjusting the location of the washing machine and tumble dryer? If you place them side by side, you can consider buying a cabinet that can stack them. Or maybe you can even replace them with one of the washer dryers.

Experts from Beko said: “Stacking the tumble dryer on top of the washing machine is a great way to save space, but you need to ensure proper operation to ensure the safety of your home.”

Stacking kits is the safest method. It allows you to install a tumble dryer on top of the washing machine without any additional fixtures.

Look for practical utility room storage ideas, such as open shelves. You can see everything and it's easy to access.

Choose a modular storage system, such as IKEA's Algot system, which can be customized and quickly adapted to different needs and spaces. Or choose the shelving system of String furniture.

Peter Erlandsson, co-owner of String Furniture, explained: “Modular open shelves provide a great way to put storage space into small spaces. The biggest advantage of modular furniture is that it can really be installed anywhere.

'To make your utility feel bigger, there is an old doctrine that using light colors on the walls can make your home look bigger. It is true that your shelf does not need to detract from this. Using minimal materials, the rope ensures that your walls will not be completely covered. " 

"The lower and deeper shelf is convenient for heavier items. The shelf is higher than the head height and is designed to store items that you don't use often."

Trying to find space to dry clothes? 

Instead of using all the surfaces where you have to hang your clothes to dry, try a wall-mounted drying rack that can be extended to meet your laundry needs and then folded when not in use. genius.

This dryer from Cox & Cox is perfect for storing clothes because it also has a shelf on the top for storing washing powder and a wooden hook for clothes hangers for the homeless.

Is wall space already expensive? Looking for a hanging clothes rack like this from George&Willy, it has a seamless pulley system.

You can pull it down to load wet clothes, and pull it to the ceiling to keep it tidy.

Do all these washing loads bring you bad luck? If you are dealing with an unprecedented avalanche of clothes every day, consider buying a basket or laundry bag to divide these clothes into smaller piles.

There are many options, you can even design something yourself, but we like this double-layer laundry sorting basket frame from Argos Home.

The utility room may be one of the most diligent areas of your home, but that doesn't mean it can't be beautiful.

If you have enough space and budget, investing in a built-in laundry room that runs perfectly in your space can allow you to effectively use every inch of space.

These Shaker style units from Higham Furniture fit all storage boxes.

Another good way to avoid using bulky floor-standing drying racks to take up valuable space is wall-mounted folding drying racks. 

Put this shelf from Pulley Maid on top of the radiator, and you will have an instant and practical drying space that can work even in the most restricted space. 

Let's face the fact that washing machines and dryers will never be particularly beautiful. So use some curtains to cover up those eye pains cheaply. 

You can choose a pattern that suits your space and connect it to some network cables to keep your heavy electrical appliances away from sight.

Don't ignore the back of the door, they are a good place to store smaller items such as brushes, washing powder and other miscellaneous laundry appliances.

Elfa's door frame is equipped with wire baskets of different sizes, which is very suitable for storing washing powder, hanging nails, hand towels, and even a good place to store strange socks.

Important note: The back of the door is also a good place to store the ironing board-buy a wall-mounted bracket or fix it on some ordinary coat hooks.

Improve efficiency by leaving room for folding and organizing clothes, and avoid dragging all clean clothes to another room for sorting. A countertop that spans the washing machine can perfectly solve this problem. 

If you don’t have an existing workbench to play with, why not do it yourself and make one out of MDF, buy a low-shelf unit or a folding table.

Sorry we said it was hidden? We mean to organize...

Baskets, containers, and boxes of various sizes are perfect for storing large amounts of clutter, detergent and toilet rolls, or just odds and ends that make your space look more messy.

They are also very cute. No one needs to know that they are in fact often full of unruly chaos. Your secret is safe for us.

Experts from Garden Trading explained, “Even if it is the hardest workshop in the house, your communal space doesn’t have to be that way.” 

"Use smaller storage boxes to establish rules for the storage location of items. These storage boxes can be stacked one on top of the other to make full use of shelf space."

When organizing a utility room, baskets and containers are your best friends. 

They are very suitable for storing everything from pegs to clothes, and very suitable for removing clothes and debris on the workbench. 

For a simple and smooth look, stack several identical baskets on an open shelf (style tip-odd numbers are always best). 

These stackable wire baskets from Garden Trading look neat and tidy-in addition, you can see exactly what is inside when you are in a hurry.

If your separate utility room has zero space, but there is a lot of space in your bathroom design, why not squeeze a little laundry area there?

Use cabinets to keep you organized to hide excess clothes, washing powder and hangers, and use the space above the washing machine as a drying rack. 

Does your dog or cat have a bed there? Or maybe they just need a little hideaway from the rioting children.

If your utility room is more like a utility room/luggage box, and you use it for more purposes than storing washing machines and dryers, then you can consider building a space for pets.

If you are lucky enough to give up a few cabinets, then providing a comfortable under-counter space for furry friends will definitely be welcomed.

Hanging clothes dryers and wall-mounted drying racks won’t cut it off when handling huge amounts of laundry? 

How about this drying cabinet from Scandi appliance brand ASKO? They have adjustable pull-out hangers and 16 meters of hanging space.

You can place it next to the washer dryer, so just hang all the clothes you want to dry in the cabinet and close the door, which is very convenient. 

Just like that, there is no more confusion. happiness.

IKEA's smart space-saving designs have always been our first choice because they fit in smaller spaces. 

Ironing may not be one of our favorite housework (understatement), but we think we can even find more enthusiasm due to this convenient mini design. 

The JALL desktop ironing board can be completely folded when not in use, so you can simply hang it on the back of the door. Clean and tidy.

Use open shelves to store hooks, laundry necessities, detergents, fabric conditioners, etc. that you can’t live without. 

You can even decorate them; add books, plants, and decorations to personalize the space.

Peter Erlandsson of String Furniture recommends: “Make sure to mix open shelving and cabinet styles to create a display unit that is flexible enough to hide what you don’t want to display.”

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Think of a way to put all your ironing kits in one place?

The ingenious thin line design by Garden Trading includes a hook for hanging the ironing board and a shelf for holding irons and other accessories.

Garden Trading explained, “When space is limited, storage with multiple functions is a win-win situation.” 

"Iron plate is a typical example. It needs to be easy to use but takes up unnecessary space." 

"A laundry rack with hooks for the ironing board and the space for the iron itself is a good solution." 

"Think of your iron as a clever new cover, and you will be happy to show it."

Looking for a new ironing board? Check out our best ironing board buying guide to find the ironing board of your dreams.

Argos experts say: “Sturdy clothes hangers mean you can put larger items such as ironing boards or folding clothes racks aside without taking up cabinet space, while convenient hooks and baskets hold smaller items. Together."

If you have unused wall space, which is a difficult place to put a shelf, why not add some useful hooks?

Use different sized hooks or mismatched colors to create displays to add interest when not in use.

You can use them to hang everything from laundry bags (as seen at IKEA) to mops and brushes.

With a pegboard like the extremely versatile SKÅDIS pegboard from IKEA, you can rearrange it again and again. 

Choose containers, shelves, letter holders, and elastic bands to organize your belongings and collect them neatly where you can find them at any time. 

This utility room storage concept is perfect for lost sock stations or washing symbol keys.

Jenny is a senior digital editor who joined in January 2021. She also works on the home brand video show on Future Homes Network, which is full of ideas to help you make the most of your home and garden. Jenny is currently looking for a doer to stamp her mark. She likes to find unique works and collect wall art, but her kryptonite is a stylish home bargain.

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