Storage & Organization
Best 14 Corner Desk Ideas for Small Rooms
14 best corner desk ideas for small rooms: L-shaped desks, floating shelves, wall-mounted fold-downs, built-ins, ladder desks and smart storage.
The Ultimate Small Laundry Room Makeover: 15 Space-Saving Hacks You’ll Love
Even a closet-sized laundry room can be calm and efficient. The ultimate small laundry room makeover below shares 15 space-saving hacks that add folding, drying and storage space without knocking down walls.
Makeover priorities
| Item | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Stack | Washer and dryer to free floor |
| Fold | A counter or drop-down shelf |
| Dry | Wall or ceiling racks |
| Store | Shelves and baskets up high |
| Style | Paint, lighting and a rug |
Machines and surfaces
- Stack the washer and dryer with a proper stacking kit.
- Add a wooden counter over side-by-side machines for folding.
- Install a drop-down folding shelf that closes flat.
- Fit a slim rolling cart in the gap beside the machines.
Drying
- Mount a fold-out drying rack on the wall.
- Add a retractable hanging rod for shirts.
- Hang a ceiling pulley airer.
- Use over-the-door hooks for drip-drying.
Storage
- Put open shelves above the machines with baskets.
- Decant detergent into dispensers.
- Use a pegboard for brushes and tools.
- Hang a fold-out ironing board on the wall or door.
Style
- Paint the walls a fresh light colour.
- Upgrade the lighting with a bright LED fixture.
- Add a washable runner for comfort.
Tip: Use the manufacturer’s stacking kit when stacking machines, keep the dryer vent clean and clear of lint to reduce fire risk, and leave space for ventilation. Store detergent pods and chemicals up high or locked away from children and pets.
FAQ
Can any washer and dryer be stacked?
Only front-loaders designed for it, using the correct kit.
Where can I fold laundry in a tiny space?
On a counter over the machines or a drop-down shelf.
How do I dry clothes without a dryer?
Use a wall-mounted rack, retractable rod or ceiling airer.
Keep reading
You may also like
Storage & Organization
You Need These 20 Dreamy Aesthetic Sewing Room Ideas
20 dreamy aesthetic sewing room ideas: pastel walls, vintage machines, dress forms, fairy lights, rainbow fabric shelves and cosy styling for a…
Storage & Organization
20 Clever Ways to Organize a Compact Laundry Room
20 clever ways to organize a compact laundry room: floating shelves, pull-out drying racks, rolling carts, pegboards, hidden ironing boards and more.