Whether you’re washing, drying, sorting or folding, your laundry area is bound to find a good deal of use. However, is yours being used to its entire potential? Because most laundry rooms are on the smallish side, the key is to maximize space and function. Whether you are lucky enough to have a complete laundry area, or you’ve got a washer and dryer tucked right into another area, these helpful tips are sure to save space.

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1. Master craft. When you’ve got the space, incorporate an arts-and-crafts channel in your laundry area to keep things tidy and tidy. Wrap a gift, glue together your kid’s school project or prepare a package for the mail — multitasking while doing household chores wasn’t so easy.

2. Top secret. Install organizational baskets and baskets within your cupboard doors and drawers, such as these from Armstrong. Secretly maximize garbage and laundry storage so you’ve got more time to get to it. No one will suspect that you have a lot to do.

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3. Shelving smarts. Evenly put in shelves above your washer and dryer or over your fold channel for well-dressed organization. Martha Stewart will be so proud!

4. Pedestal perfect. Ensure an ergonomical and smooth-running functioning on your laundry area by building a pedestal to your washer and dryer to remove those clumsy and painful bending motions.

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5. Pressed to impress. Install a wall-mounted ironing board as a straightforward space-saving solution to any compact laundry space.

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6. Double obligation. Including a desk (either freestanding or built in) allows you to double up on daily chores. Sit comfortably while paying bills, making job lists and planning dinner for the week, while paying attention to your laundry room.

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7. Pooch parlor. If you’ve got additional space, additional dollars and additional pets, think about adding a doggie washing space from the laundry area. It’s the perfect way to clean everything.

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8. Stackable solutions. Front-loading washers and dryers could be stacked to maximize usable space — a fantastic alternative for cramped condos and tiny apartments.

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9. Fabric softener. Have you got a dedicated laundry room? Incorporate a washer and dryer into any space by hiding them behind fabric curtains. This is also a great way to camouflage outdated appliances.

10. Create a splash. Backsplashes aren’t just for kitchens today — they’re a great way to ramp up your house’s design style by carrying your overall decorative to the laundry area. Add a punch of style by installing your favourite material above your sinkwasher and dryer at the same time you conserve your walls from water damage.

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