8 Clever Ways To Create Functional Small Laundry Rooms

You do not need a large and spacious home to create one of these stylish small laundry rooms, all you need is a fresh coat of paint and some ideas to better organize your space. We have put together an inspiring collection of images, from closet style laundry rooms to laundry rooms in your bathroom and ones that have their own space.

These all have one thing in common, they are small and were once disorganized and in need of a makeover. They all feature functional storage ideas and ways that you can update your space to also make it attractive. Who says your laundry room can’t be both functional?

1. This industrial-chic laundry area was squeezed into a closet. A roll-out shelf offers a clean aesthetic when not in use, but can be used for folding and ironing when extended. Wood shelves are used for linen storage and can also be used to store laundry detergent.

2. Built-in cubbies above your washer/dryer provides functional storage. A countertop allows for space to sort and fold laundry.

3. A closet was transformed into a laundry space. Features includes a small storage shelf above the dryer to hold laundry supplies. On the right side of the wall is an ironing board/supplies holder (you can find these at Bed Bath & Beyond). A clever DIY was flipping a 20-inch deep white wire shelf upside down and installing at an angle, which holds laundry baskets (you can find these at Lowes and Home Depot).

4. Turn a wall or closet into laundry storage, as this space works well for top or front loading washer/dryers. The track was made by Hafele, installed in the framing before drywall. The handle is from Linnea, and the door has several layers of painted tongue and groove pine. This is a standard washer with a spin dryer. The closet was designed to hang clothes for drying.

5. If you are having needing a unique idea for where to place your laundry room, whether remodel or new build, try just off your master closet. A clothes hanger between the cabinets can be used for delicate clothes drying. The tiling on the floor adds a nice aesthetic detail to this space.

6. A small closet is converted into a laundry space. The stackable LG washer/dryer are 24″ wide, the opening is 24″ and the closet width is 30″ wide inside. A removable stop was installed to get the units into the closet. The water valves are behind the unit, accessible through an access panel in an adjoining closet.

7. This compact laundry area has it all, washer/dryer by Frigidaire, a small sink with lower cabinets, countertop for sorting and folding, upper cabinets for storage and a small drying rack for hanging delicates to dry.

8. Another idea for those who have a top loading washer (this one is an LG), adding a small shelf above to create a more finished aesthetic and provide additional space for decorative elements. Here, a lamp, canisters for laundry soap and accessories provides the finishing touches on this DIY laundry room.