Software
Houzz Logo Print
rlyoung

This laundry room needs your help, please!

5 years ago

My laundry room is relatively small. (Please ignore the "art".)
Although it was originally configured to have the W/D under the wire shelves, the room is narrow and there is more room as the units are currently placed.
I use the shelves to air dry clothing.
There is wasted, inefficient space in the angled corner by the laundry sink.
My husband will always purchase that quantity of cleaning supplies at Costco, so a nicer storage option is important. LOL
Thanks, in advance for your help.

Comments (11)

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    You have a small space that has a lot going on: Storage, broom closet, laundry, and clothes line for drying.

    Nobody needs that much cleaning supplies. Ever. Start tossing, If you throw it out, hubby will get the clue that buying in bulk isn't the way to go. Just throw it out.


    I agree, use the space over the W/D for storage. Needs to be cabinets that go to the ceiling. Keep a small folding step stool in there so you can reach things.

    Install a smaller sink - with a base cabinet for storage and cabinets above for cleaning supplies.

    Install a fold out drying rack of some kind next to the sink

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you so much, @AnnKH! Love your ideas.

    Would it look too heavy to place cabinets all the way across the W/D or do I need shelves in the middle?

    How would you camouflage the laundry sink with a minimal budget? I know that cabinetry and/or replacing it would be options; however, is there anything less expensive that I can do?

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    You could make a skirt to hide the laundry sink. There are lots of examples of those around.

    I can't tell what you have underneath the sink but you may be able to get stacking shelves or bins under there to use for storage also.

    You'll need to measure the space you have above the washer and dryer to see what size cabinets you can fit there. If you are going to have 2 cabinets I'm not sure there is enough room for anything in between them.

  • 5 years ago

    That "kink" in your dryer exhaust hose could be a problem at some point.

  • 5 years ago

    I would not put shelves between cabinets - neither the shelves nor the cabs would then be big enough to be really useful.


    Do you usually leave the laundry room door open?

  • 5 years ago

    I really like the paint job in there, very creative!

    Do you really need a laundry tub? We don't have one and I haven't missed it. Had one in our old house, so I thought I would miss it, but no.

  • 5 years ago

    I'm hesitating over the way your dryer is vented....really not ideal. I know that's not what you asked about but it concerns me a little

  • 5 years ago

    Wow! Thank you so much, everyone for your help!

    I was just telling DH that the dryer vent needs to be replaced and the openings cleaned... thank you!

    Quantity of supplies - I'm sure it's because he can't see whats already there. And, who needs 5 different kinds of carpet cleaner? Got the trash can ready!

    I do use the laundry sink frequently enough that I would miss it. Thanks for the suggestion on replacing the sink. Makes sense. There are dog cleaning supplies in rolling bucket under the sink. LOL

    Planning to start measuring for the tall cabinets over the W/D and over the new sink.

    Painting - thanks. That was a fun project, back before we moved in and the room was empty.

    The laundry room door stays firmly closed at all times. It's my least favorite room in the house for obvious reasons.

  • 5 years ago

    Is the wall behind the dryer an outside wall? Perhaps you can move the vent.

  • 5 years ago

    The laundry room is in the middle of the second floor and does not have an exterior wall. The hall wraps around 3 sides, and a bedroom is on the other side of the 4th wall.

    The house has a lot of angles, hence the angled walls adjacent to the laundry sink.