How to Design a Small Laundry That Works as Hard as You Do
Is your laundry more of a dumping ground than a functional space? Do you spend more time playing "where did I put the stain remover?" than actually doing the washing? It’s time to take back control! Even the tiniest of laundries can be packed with clever storage—no reno required.
Small But Mighty: The Reality of Aussie Laundries
Let’s be real—most Aussie homes don’t come with a palatial laundry. If yours is wedged between the kitchen and the garage, doubling as a storage cupboard, drying room, and emergency mudroom, you’re not alone. It’s a hardworking space, and without good storage, things can go from tidy to tornado in no time.
Go Vertical: Storage That Reaches for the Stars
When you can’t spread out, go up! Think of your walls as prime real estate—install floor-to-ceiling cabinetry to stash detergents, spare towels, and that ever-growing pile of reusable shopping bags. Stack appliances to free up bench space, and mount an extendable drying rack on the wall to keep damp clothes off every available chair in the house.
And don’t forget the back of the laundry door—it’s the perfect spot for a hanging organiser to hold pegs, missing socks, and that lone screwdriver you keep meaning to put back in the toolbox.
Laundry Baskets: Because You’re Not a One-Person Sorting Machine
If your current system involves throwing everything into one overflowing basket and hoping for the best, it’s time for an upgrade. Colour-coded hampers make sorting whites, darks, and "I have no idea what this fabric is" a breeze. Bonus points if you label them—because somehow, family members will still pretend they don’t know where things go.
Benchtop Bliss: Keep It Clear for Folding, Not Chaos
Your benchtop should be for folding clothes, not a mountain of half-used detergent bottles and odd socks. Store cleaning products in labelled tins or stylish baskets on open shelves—practical and pretty! If you really want to go all out, decant your washing powder into glass jars for that fancy "designer laundry" vibe (or just so you can actually find it when you need it).
Small Laundry Storage Ideas That Pack a Punch
Collapsible Clothes Rack – Perfect for drying delicates, then folds away neatly when not in use.
Ironing Board Hanger – Hang it on the back of the door so it’s not always in the way.
Baskets for Everything – Pegs, cleaning rags, odd socks—everything looks more organised in a basket.
Expandable Wall Rack – For drying, hanging, and generally making life easier.
Pretty Jars for Powder – Because aesthetics matter, even in the laundry.
The Bottom Line: A Clutter-Free Laundry = A Clutter-Free Mind
Your laundry may never be your favourite room in the house, but with a few smart storage solutions, at least it won’t send you into a rage every time you walk past it. So get stacking, sorting, and organising—your future, stress-free self will thank you.
