1. NOT USING THE WALLS
Even if your laundry room is a tiny space with a washer and dryer and little else, consider wall-mounted shelves to keep items off the floor. Laundry room shelving will give laundry detergent and baskets a home, preventing them from ending up on the floor, which can look disorganized as well as making the room feel smaller than it is.
2. FORGETTING THE INSIDE OF CABINET DOORS
The inside of cabinet doors are spaces we always overlook but attach a couple of hooks or an over-cabinet-door organizer, and just like that you have way more space, with your go-to products at your fingertips.
3. FAILING TO PLAN AHEAD WITH LAYOUT
'The first step in organizing a laundry room is to take a step back and evaluate the space,' says Brenda Kosciuk from the parenting blog Paper Heart Family. 'This includes taking note of the size of the room, available storage options, and any existing features that might affect your organization plan.
4. NOT ZONING
Not having any kind of system can lead to clutter and chaos, so take a moment to look at the space critically and consider how you might be able to create small zones or designated areas for specific tasks. For example, you could keep laundry detergent in its own container on a shelf right next to or above the washing machine, and keep stain removers in a separate basket or organizer near a countertop where you'll have space to treat stains before washing. Any products you might use in the dryer you could store in another container by the dryer.
5. NOT TRYING NEW THINGS
Experiment with different organizers and storage solutions and you might be surprised at how much more functional the space feels. Raf Michalowski designer at Meble Furniture encourages clients to incorporate multiple storage solutions such as open shelves, wall-mounted cabinets, or rolling carts, at Wayfair. 'Adding some hooks and hangers is also a great way to save space and keep things organized,' he says.
6. BLOCKING PATHWAYS
'Another mistake to avoid is not providing enough open space in the laundry room,' says Chris Alexakis. 'Keeping aisles and pathways clear will help improve the flow of traffic throughout the laundry room, allowing for easier access to items and reducing the risk of tripping or bumping into things.'
7. NOT COLOR CODING
'On a personal note, I always make sure to incorporate some fun colors to make the space more vibrant and lively. One unique tip that has worked wonders for me is using color coding to sort my laundry,' says Brenda Kosciuk. 'I purchased different colored laundry baskets for whites, darks, and colors and even added some colorful hangers to separate clothing items.