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The laundry area gets a fresh look with storage options and helpful tools to make washing and folding a breeze
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I like to tinker with my laundry room by adding little decorative or organizational additions here and there. Sometimes even the smallest changes can make a big difference. I hope the following ideas will be the inspiration needed to pretty-up your own laundry space! — Elaina from Fun Finds for Mom
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This is very similar to my laundry sorter, which kind of changed my whole outlook on laundry. The kids love to give each other rides in the cart and use it in their elaborate fort creations. Fun for the whole family!
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Display a bunch of wooden clothespins in a glass storage container, then grab them when you need them!
by Oliver Yaphe
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It's always helpful to have an extra hamper on hand, especially if it's one as lovely as this canvas hamper by Oliver Yaphe.
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While not a small addition, a glossy white front-load washer and dryer set is on my laundry room wish list.
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These jars are great for storing everything from powdered laundry detergent to clothespins.
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I have one of these glass bottles filled with dish soap on my kitchen counter. The same could be done with liquid laundry detergent. I looks so much better than an ugly plastic jug!
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Let there be light! My ideal laundry room has a couple of these pendants hanging down from the ceiling.
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When I gave my laundry room a mini makeover a few years ago, I added this bright white bin from IKEA. It's the perfect spot to toss used dryer sheets, trash from pockets and other laundry-related trash. It's also very easy to wipe clean.
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If your laundry area doubles as a storage space, bins like these galvanized wash tubs are handy for storing bulky items.
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Zip out a drying line when you need it with this retractable wall-mounted unit.
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I might actually iron clothes if I had a wall mounted ironing board like this one!
by Ballard Designs
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This beadboard drying rack tucks up and out of the way when you're not using it to hang hand-washables to dry. It comes in black, honey or rubbed white.
by Loll Designs
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My kids love to hang out while I do laundry. If there's room in your laundry area, a kids play table, like this one from loll designs (made from recycled milk jugs), is a fun addition. I have a similar table in my laundry room that I also use for washables that need to dry flat.
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Have the kids pull up a chair to a small table and help with the folding — or at least match up some socks.
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I would love to cover the cement floor of my laundry room with these vinyl ModularityTiles. They're available in die-cut circles and rounded squares that you can mix and match from 17 color choices — fun!
by The Laundress
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I have a thing for wood-handled brushes. This one is from the Laundress and is specially made to scrub out laundry stains.
by steele canvas
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Industrial Steele canvas laundry carts are super functional and I love their look. They're going to be coming out with colored canvas baskets soon!
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Maximize storage space with this bench from Home Depot. They also have coordinating fabric bins that slide right into the cubbies.
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I can picture my laundry room wall with two of these Ikea stainless steel tables lined up to receive freshly laundered clothes for folding.
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These little retro clocks are perfect for popping on a laundry room shelf to let you know how long you've been sudsing your duds.
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tcufrog We have a similar laundry sorter and it saves a lot of time. I use it to sort our lights, brights and denim. I have a separate tall laundry basket for sheets and towels.
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barretem My favorite laundry "baskets" are the large blue bags from Ikea that you can purchase for about one dollar. If you have to haul a load of laundry anywhere, especially up and down stairs, the handles and flexible material make it so much easier than lugging a basket. AND you can store them really easily.
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Ideabook published on April 13, 2012.
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