23 Clever Laundry Room Storage Ideas

So many of us have rooms that serve double duty. Our combination mud room and laundry room is no exception. We figured out some handy space-saving tips that may also help you with your space...such as hooks for backpacks during the school year that double up as a perfect spot to hang pool towels in the summer.

Not only is this farmhouse-style bathroom beautiful, but there is also plenty of room for storage with built-in shelves (both open and closed varieties) and under-counter storage. Her above counter hanging rod is a great place for line-drying.

Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage made the most of their, in her words "modestly" sized laundry room in the basement that also functions as a powder room. See how she uses beautiful storage containers and attractive laundry supplies as decor. And she camoflauges a low ceiling by adding a decorative open shelf above her washer and dryer units.

With a budget of $500, we added RTA (ready-to-assemble) cabinetry (since it's more cost-effective) and painted it with Annie Sloan chalk paint.

Limited wall space was used for a key organizer, and hooks for backpacks and towels. The utility sink is helpful for cleaning paintbrushes after all the DIY projects that happen around here.

Ashley got rid of her basic wire shelving in the laundry room and transformed a cube shelving system for her wall that has much more room to organize and store all of her cleaning and laundry supplies.

There is nothing like a good before and after to get the full impact of a makeover. This laundry room was basically a blank slate.

Now it has gorgeous gray cabinets above the washer and dryer, along with a shelf built to disguise the water connections. Pretty wire baskets and accessories are not only decorative, but functional, too.

Despite this being a tiny bedroom Lora from Craftivity Designs used some really creative organization ideas, including a slim laundry cart to fit between the appliances, and attaching a hanging rod for hangers/drying area under her upper cabinets to maximize ALL of her square footage.

This budget-friendly laundry room was updated with large shelves, plenty of storage baskets and it's very welcoming!

Follow this step-by-step tutorial to build your own DIY rolling cart for laundry. It is just the right size to fit in between appliances and it has enough room to hold all of your stain removers, dryer sheets, detergents and more.

We all love a good IKEA hack! This laundry room makeover will show you how to customize and install Ikea cabinets on a budget.

Add a modern industrial vibe to your space with this tutorial for DIY pipe shelves. Form and function at their best!

Take a look at this swoon-worthy laundry room makeover with built-in basket storage that is amazing! Hooks for hanging drying clothes, and dirty laundry is tactfully tucked in hampers hidden in neat built-in storage cubes. Brilliant.

This tiny laundry room confirms that with a little planning you can utilize every inch of space to maximize storage. Smart space planning accommodates all her laundry chore essentials with ease.

From a rolling laundry cart to behind the door ironing board storage, this laundry room packs a whole lot of storage into a small space. The countertop area over the washer dryer allows ample room for folding, and pretty bins, glass canisters and baskets make everything beautiful to boot.

Customize your laundry room with built-in stackable laundry basket storage. Such a great way to keep clothes separated and tucked away for extra floor space whether you're tackling one load of laundry, or perhaps many, many more 😉.

One of the easiest ways to add storage to your home, no matter the room, is to go vertical. It's basically an open space that can be utilized easily for shelving.

There are several super helpful organizing ideas in this laundry room update from Rachel at Craving Some Creativity.

Michelle from Thistle Key Lane gives us a peek into her beautiful laundry room with plenty of storage for all the necessities!

Get your laundry room in tip-top shape with these simple storage ideas. Everything has a place to make it easy to keep up with.

So many builder-grade houses include wire shelves in the closets. They are not the best for storage and they are not very pretty! Here is a great wire shelf hack to keep "all the things" from falling through and is much prettier to look at.

You don't want to miss these space-saving tips including a peg board wall and a built-in drying rack. So many convenient ideas!

Follow these tips to whip your laundry room into shape in no time. These are ideas that you can easily implement on a budget.

Jessica from Jessica Welling Interiors added an IKEA Pax wardrobe to her laundry room which provided tons of necessary storage. What a great use of space!