Monday, August 20, 2012

Small Laundry Room Solutions

Keeping a small laundry toom tidy may mean adding more storage.


The laundry room can be one of the busiest sections of your home, but if the space is rather small, it can be a challenge to keep it neat. Using a few organization tips and storage items will keep your laundry room looking its best. Does this Spark an idea?


Function


If you have shelves or hooks in the laundry room, it's best to assign a specific function to them to keep the small space tidy. For instance, reserve hooks on the back of the door for dress shirts before you iron them, and use shelves to store extra linens if there's limited space in the linen closet.


Features


It may be necessary to add additional features to a small laundry room to make it more efficient. For instance, add a hanging rod above the washer and dryer for clothing that needs to air-dry. Or, you can install a specialized holder for the iron and ironing board on the wall to free up floor or shelf space.


Considerations


In order to make the most of the space in your laundry room, it's a good idea to purchase a compact washer and dryer. Appliances that stack on top of one another may work for the space as well. Storing the dirty clothes hamper in your bedroom closet, or in the bathroom, is also a good way to maximize the space in your laundry room.







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