Transform your messy laundry room into an organized and efficient space. Discover 10 clever laundry storage ideas to maximize space and streamline your laundry routine.

Laundry Basket Storage Ideas
Transform your messy laundry room into an organized and efficient space. Discover 10 clever laundry storage ideas to maximize space and streamline your laundry routine. Photo- Flickr

Laundry baskets are very helpful for keeping dirty clothes organized and maintaining a clutter-free laundry area.This article explores 10 clever ideas for laundry baskets and storage, with an eye toward helping you maximize space usage, streamline your laundry routine, and create a more organized and efficient laundry area. From built-in hampers to rolling carts, you’ll find inspiration to tame laundry chaos and create a space that’s both functional and aesthetic.

Built-in Laundry Basket Pull-Out

 

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This built-in laundry basket cabinet, featured on @home.orga’s Instagram, offers a clever and stylish solution for concealing laundry clutter. Three plastic laundry baskets are neatly housed on custom wooden frames that are mounted on full-extension drawer glides. The frames pull out for easy access, then tuck away behind cabinet doors.This design keeps the laundry room clutter out of sight and out of mind.

Three-Tiered Laundry Organizer

 

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This compact laundry room, featured on @rumaalima’s Instagram, shows how a multi-tiered laundry organizer can maximize space and streamline your laundry routine. The three-tiered design makes it easy to sort clothes by type or color, and it keeps everything neatly contained in a small footprint.

This organizer is a practical solution if you have limited laundry room space or for those who prefer an organized approach to laundry sorting.

Laundry Sorting with Labeled Baskets and Shelves

This tidy laundry room, featured on @mukenshome’s Instagram, utilizes a ready-to-assemble shelving system to provide designated spaces for labeled laundry baskets and containers, making sorting and organizing a breeze.

By assigning a specific category (whites, darks, delicates, and so forth to each basket), the homeowner streamlines their laundry routine. This organized approach not only saves time but also keeps the laundry room from looking cluttered.

Roll-Around Laundry Cart

 

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A laundry cart with wheels rolls around for moving heavy stacks of clothes. In this post shared by @homeguru, a laundry bag attached to the cart’s interior provides convenient storage for clothes, keeping them organized and off the floor. When not in use, the cart can be easily tucked away in its own dedicated “garage” next to the washing machine, complete with a curtain front. This clever design maximizes floor space and maintains a tidy laundry room. The generous wooden countertop above the washer and dryer provides plenty of space for folding and organizing clothes.

Ironing Table with Laundry Basket Storage

This clever laundry table design, shared by Patricia Pickens (@patricia_pickens), features a rolling ironing table with built-in storage for laundry baskets. It can roll from one bedroom or closet to another for gathering, organizing, and ironing clothes. The white finish creates a clean and cohesive look no matter where it goes.

Freestanding Laundry Hamper Cabinet

This freestanding cabinet shared by @lovemade14.com offers a clever solution for concealing laundry clutter, especially in smaller homes or apartments without dedicated private laundry rooms. The cabinet holds laundry hampers to keep dirty clothes neatly tucked away, while the top surface provides a space for displaying decorative items.

Its freestanding design will work in almost any room. This cabinet seamlessly blends functionality and style, offering a discreet and organized way to manage laundry.

Space-Saving Laundry Hamper

This slim and affordable laundry hamper, featured on @onlinestation1‘s Instagram, offers a practical solution for managing laundry clutter in small spaces. Its narrow design allows it to fit snugly in corners or closets, while the lid keeps dirty clothes discreetly concealed.

The soft, pliable fabric adds a touch of texture to the room, and the neutral gray color blends seamlessly with most décor styles. At just $11, this hamper is a budget-friendly way to enhance organization and maintain a tidy space.

Decorative Laundry Baskets that Enhance Your Space

 

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These charming cotton laundry baskets, featured on @_pepme’s Instagram, offer a stylish and practical solution for storing laundry. The colorful prints and playful patterns add a touch of personality to any room, while the cotton fabric provides a soft, warm texture.

These lightweight baskets are ideal for smaller spaces where bulky hampers might not fit. You can simply place them on a table or countertop to add a decorative touch while keeping laundry neatly contained.

Collapsible Laundry Basket for Compact Living

 

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This innovative collapsible laundry basket, featured on @imbrittjamesbih‘s Instagram, offers a practical solution for those with limited storage space. Its generous capacity allows you to store a large amount of laundry, while its collapsible design lets you easily fold it flat when not in use.

This versatile basket is perfect for small apartments, dorm rooms, or any space where storage is at a premium. It’s a clever way to keep laundry organized without sacrificing valuable floor space.

Corner Laundry Basket

 

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This innovative corner laundry basket, featured on Adair’s (@adairs) Instagram, is a clever solution for maximizing space in often-underutilized corners. Its design tucks snugly into any corner nook; the lid keeps laundry neatly concealed.

The woven texture adds a touch of natural style, making this basket both practical and visually appealing. Whether tucked into a bathroom, laundry room, or closet corner, this space-saving solution helps maintain a tidy and organized home.

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Don Vandervort has developed his expertise for more than 30 years as a remodeler and builder, Building Editor for Sunset Books, Senior Editor at Home Magazine, author of more than 30 home improvement books, and writer of countless magazine articles. He appeared for 3 seasons on HGTV’s “The Fix,” served as MSN’s home expert for several years, and is featured as Yelp's home improvement expert. Don founded HomeTips in 1996. Read more about Don Vandervort