I am dreaming of remodeling the tiny laundry room in our home. When we first moved in, I did not put a lot of energy into designing the laundry area because I did not plan to spend a lot of time in that space.
I now realize that was a mistake. It turns out that a functional and organized laundry room is essential, no matter the size. So now I am planning to tackle this space and have been searching for ideas and inspiration.
This post will walk you through some incredible small laundry room ideas that are thoughtfully designed to pack in everything you need.
1. Tilt-out Laundry Hampers
I am absolutely in love with this clever cabinet design. It’s such a smart and nifty way to keep your laundry hampers totally organized and so easy to get to.
Plus, the cabinet top gives you a perfect spot for folding clothes or just keeping your supplies. It’s a total game-changer for keeping things tidy.
2. A Space for Everything
You really don’t need a huge room for laundry; you just have to make sure there’s a dedicated place for everything. This modern, off-the-wall setup is a perfect example of that.
It’s got all the essentials packed right in. I think the mix of natural wood texture with the sleek, modern cabinetry gives it such an elegant and appealing vibe.
3. Laundry Closet
Who says you need a whole room for your laundry chores? Honestly, a closet can be more than enough space.
I love this idea because it’s so easy to access everything, and then you can just shut the doors and hide it all away. Any well-sized closet in your home could be transformed into a little laundry hub.
4. Kitchen Cupboard Laundry
Now this is just brilliant! Using some extra kitchen cupboards for your laundry setup is a fantastic way to save space.
You can even make double use of your kitchen sink and countertops. And with these innovative swing-out doors, nobody would ever guess your laundry is hiding in the kitchen!
5. Laundry Barn Door
A barn door is such a great way to add a little touch of rustic charm while saving a lot of space.
The sliding design is a real space-saver, giving you more room for storage and just moving around. It’s both stylish and super practical.
6. Open Shelves Storage
If you want to avoid that closed-in, cramped feeling, open shelves are absolutely the way to go. This setup with adjustable shelving gives you so much flexibility.
I also love how the cohesive color coding helps keep everything looking neat and orderly.
7. Accordion Drying Rack
The accordion drying rack is a timeless favorite, and for good reason! You can pull it out when you need more drying room and then just push it back when you’re done.
To give it a little something extra, you can dress it up with a wood base and some decorative brackets.
8. Laundry and Powder Room
Have you ever noticed how many similar features laundry and powder rooms share? They both have sinks, faucets, and countertops, not to mention all the water supply and drain lines.
So, why not combine the two and save a ton of space? It just makes so much sense.
9. Laundry and Mudroom
Combining the laundry with the mudroom is easily one of the most popular ideas out there, and it’s so sensible. It’s a traffic-smart move, especially if you could use some extra space for hanging and drying clothes.
This light green color scheme is just perfect for a laundry room, creating a fresh, clean, and airy feel.
10. Vertical Open Shelves
My philosophy is to get as much storage as you possibly can out of your space.
These vertical open shelves are amazing because they let you use up every bit of room, even those small or odd spaces. You can go from the floor all the way up to the ceiling!
11. Drying Rack Drawer
Okay, this is simply ingenious! A drying rack tucked away inside a drawer is such a smartly placed idea.
The design is just so clever, hiding the rack completely while keeping the clean lines of the modern cabinetry perfectly intact.
12. White and Organised
Using white is a classic designer trick because it really expands a room and creates the illusion of more space.
This white laundry area is so well-organized and has everything you could need: a sink, a folding station, an ironing board, a stacked washer and dryer, and lots of storage. And believe it or not, it only takes up about half a wall!
13. Towel Bar Drying Racks
You have to take advantage of every little bit of space, even that odd and often forgotten corner behind the door.
By installing a few towel racks, you can give yourself a smartly placed drying area without using up any extra room. It’s such a simple but effective solution.
14. Ironing Board Cabinet
Here’s one of the best ideas for a small laundry space: an ironing board that you can fold up and hide away when it’s not in use.
A wall cabinet like this also keeps all your ironing essentials organized and doesn’t take up much space at all.
15. Behind the Door Shelves
You don’t always need an extra room or even big cabinets to get more storage. This compact laundry setup inside a cabinet cleverly uses the back of the door for extra shelving.
It’s all about making every single surface work for you.
16. Under the Counter Ironing Board
Talk about another smart laundry room contraption! This under-the-counter ironing board is perfectly located.
It’s so accessible when you need it and completely space-efficient when you don’t. I just love solutions that are this clever and practical.
17. Pulldown Drying Rack
How amazing is a drying rack that can also double as a cool wall feature? It’s time to banish those cumbersome old racks and install one of these efficient and chic pulldown ones instead.
This will be so handy, especially on those heavy laundry days.
18. Laundry and Craft Room
Putting your laundry into the craft room is nothing short of genius! I mean, you’ll never be bored again waiting between loads.
Plus, your craft table can easily double as your folding station. It’s a perfect multi-purpose space.
19. Laundry Basket Organisers
Open shelves and basket organizers are a match made in heaven, and they beautifully complement each other.
This combination is absolutely perfect for small laundry rooms because it gives you storage flexibility, better movement, and a lot of style.
20. Industrial Pull-up Cabinet Doors
These industrial-style pull-up cabinet doors are just so cool. They are super easy to operate, look incredibly chic, and are major space savers. The whole design really complements the modern minimalism of the room.
21. Compact Off-the-Wall Laundry
A single wall is truly all you need to set up your laundry area. This compact, off-the-wall laundry design comes complete with full-sized washer and dryer units, a convenient folding station, and even some ample storage space.
22. Pass-through Laundry Wall Shelving
Who ever said you actually have to go inside the laundry room to access it?
This smartly designed small laundry area lets you put items on the shelves and grab them without ever stepping inside the room. Talk about creating a streamlined traffic flow!
23. Compact Hallway Laundry
This just goes to show that even a small and compact laundry can be incredibly efficient and look amazing too!
I love how the use of open shelves, a compact dryer, and folding doors all contribute to the practical design. And the black washer creates such a smart contrast against the all-white palette.
24. Laundry Nook
I promise, every house can find a spot to install a laundry. All you really need is a cozy nook or a small corner somewhere in the house. This little laundry nook makes such wise use of the available wall space.
25. Modern Minimalist Laundry
This modern minimalist laundry setup may be small, but it is totally complete. The design is so compact and just incredibly efficient.
It has everything you need without any wasted space, which is exactly what you want in a small area.
26. Multi-Purpose Laundry Room Island
Let me tell you, this multi-purpose laundry room island is a serious hard worker! It serves as an ironing board, provides storage, and acts as a folding table all in one.
Plus, it’s on wheels, which gives you maximum flexibility with your room and space.
27. Wall Organiser
Here we have a simple yet incredibly efficient wall organizer and storage solution. It smartly takes up the wall space to keep all your laundry essentials off the floor and counters.
You could even try to DIY an organizer like this with some repurposed wood pallets for a personal touch.
28. Laundry in the Closet
Incorporating the laundry right into the closet is quickly becoming a favorite design choice. Having your laundry setup inside your walk-in closet is just so practical and a very smart use of space.
I think this idea is especially perfect for single dwellers.
29. Bath and Laundry Room
Putting the laundry into the bathroom is certainly nothing new. It continues to be one of the most sensible small laundry ideas because it optimizes the use of the sink, countertops, and existing plumbing lines. It just works!
30. Floating Shelves
A great way to keep your small laundry room feeling open is by using floating shelves.
The chrome material used here also blends perfectly with the white walls, which helps make the room appear even larger. It’s a clean and airy look.
31. Shower and Laundry Combo
Now this is a sleek, efficient, and visually striking setup. This shower and laundry combo is one of the best ideas for smaller homes and apartments.
It’s especially great for people who prefer that streamlined living lifestyle.
32. Under the Stairs Laundry
When you’re faced with limited living space, you have to get creative. A small laundry can easily be tucked into the space under the stairs.
Adding a few inset shelves will give you some handy room for storage too.
33. Small Hallway Laundry
A hallway or a landing nook is actually a perfect spot for your laundry. This little hallway nook has been transformed into a laundry that is compact yet very well-equipped.
The double doors are great because they make everything accessible and hide the whole setup when it’s not in use.
34. Pull-Out Laundry Hampers
Let’s be honest, we can all use as much help as we can get on laundry days! This pull-out hamper cabinet design is fantastic for keeping things organized.
It saves time and minimizes how much you have to move around.
35. Vertical Sliding Organiser
Clutter is the enemy in any room, making it feel messy, disorganized, and cramped. This vertical sliding organizer is so space-efficient.
It can hide all your laundry stuff away from plain sight while still keeping everything within easy reach.
36. Wheeled Hampers
Why not make laundry days just a little bit easier with these wonderful wheeled hampers? You can do away with all that endless, cumbersome hauling and transferring of clothes.
Just wheel everything instead!
37. Laundry Closet with Sliding Doors
I just love how sleek, clean, and modern this looks. This all-white laundry installation is also incredibly space-efficient.
The opaque sliding doors are perfect for keeping the laundry hidden when it’s not being used, which helps the room stay looking neat. They also give you easy access to the entire laundry hub.
38. Study and Laundry Room
Combining the study and the laundry room might seem a tad surprising at first, but with the right design and room layout, it can work really well. You can catch up on your reading in between loads! It’s a great way to multitask in a single space.
39. Hanging Baskets Organiser
It’s so important to use as much space as you’ve got in the laundry, and that definitely includes the vertical space. These behind-the-door wall basket organizers are not only cute and sensible, but they are a fantastic space saver.
40. Overhead Drying Rack
This cleverly placed overhead rack takes your drying clothes high up and out of the way, which frees up more open space down where you really need it.
I also love that you can keep it up against the ceiling when it’s not in use, which helps keep the room feeling neat and uncluttered.
