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7 tips to organize a small laundry room and optimize space

See tips and creative strategies to organize a laundry room and transform it into an aesthetically pleasing projects.

By CASACOR Publisher

Submitted at Mar 11, 2025, 10:00 AM

08 min de leitura
Cristina Japiassú - Laundry. Project of CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024.

Cristina Japiassú - Laundry. Project of CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024. (André Nazareth)

Organizing a small laundry room can seem like a huge challenge. However, with the right strategies, it's possible to transform this space into a functional and well-organized environment. After all, a well-designed laundry room not only makes daily tasks easier but also improves the use of space.
Light and sandy tones bring comfort to this 49 m² apartment. Project by Leandro Neves. In the photo, laundry with slatted wall, shelves, and frames.

(Luiza Schreier/CASACOR)

The custom furniture comes into play to help use every inch of your laundry room efficiently. Investing in compact and quality appliances ensures that your needs are met without taking up too much space. Choose front-loading washing machines that allow for the installation of shelves or cabinets above them. Additionally, for small laundry rooms, consider a dryer-washer model to reduce the use of drying racks that can further compromise the space.

How to make use of a small laundry room space?


Designs for laundry rooms to elevate the status of your service area

Utilize wall space


Making the most of a small laundry room requires good organization and intelligent use of available resources. One of the first steps is to optimize the verticality of projects. Installing shelves, cabinets, or hooks on the wall helps free up floor space, allowing items like cleaning products, cloths, brooms, and other utensils to be organized and within reach.

Invest in organizers


Using multifunctional furniture, like built-in baskets, shelves with drawers, or even a bench that can serve as a support for clothes, can be a efficient solution for bringing practicality, plus giving these items multiple functions: the basket, for example, can be made of a material like bamboo, which besides being durable, also helps in the decoration of the modern laundry room.

Everything tailored


Choose compact appliances, such as washers and dryers that take up less space without losing functionality. In some cases, opting for stackable models can be an excellent alternative to further optimize the projects.

Avoid excess


Keeping the space well-lit and clutter-free is also essential for providing a sense of width. Keeping everything in organizing boxes or on shelves helps prevent the accumulation of items and visual pollution.

Prioritize circulation


The laundry room needs a layout that allows circulation without obstructions, utilizing all available corners, such as behind doors or under shelves, can be the key to ensuring functionality and comfort, even in a reduced space.

Organize cleaning products


A 90 m² apartment gains a house-like feel with charming coverings and colors. Project by Ana Neri. In the photo, a home office integrated into the laundry room.

Project by Ana Neri. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

To keep a small laundry room organized, it is crucial to store cleaning products in an accessible and safe manner. Place them in labeled baskets or boxes for easy access and visibility. Storing products away from machines and damp areas prevents accidents and prolongs their lifespan.

Suspended drying rack


Designs for laundry rooms to elevate the status of your service area

Laundry in neutral tones and compact, signed by FPR STUDIO. (Anita Soares/CASACOR)

Invest in ceiling or retractable drying racks that can be retracted when not in use to turn your small laundry room into a multifunctional space. Cabinets with sliding doors and folding tables are also great options. Light colors on the walls and furniture help create the illusion of a larger space, in addition to bringing lightness to the projects.

Inspiration for small and beautiful laundry rooms


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