8 Essential Utility Room Storage Ideas
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Every utility room can benefit from ample storage space no matter its size. Our best advice for maximising space in any utility room is to think vertically. Vertical space is some of the most valuable space for storage because it is so versatile and unobtrusive. Read on to get eight utility room storage ideas and shop some of our top-rated utility room finds.
1. Utility Hampers on Wheels
The best utility room storage idea for alleviating strain while maximising the room's storage capabilities is the rolling hamper. Compared with stationary laundry hampers and baskets, these portable hampers are far easier to transport and store wherever you please. Their ease of mobility will be especially helpful when dealing with large loads of washing.
Multifunctional wall shelves that can accommodate hanging items like towels, washcloths and clothing as well as standard utility room items can be invaluable additions to your utility room. They consolidate the space required to store these items separately, which can help you keep your utility room from looking and feeling overcrowded. Plus the towel bars can be used to air-dry your clothes in no time.
With the help of a simple wall hook, that bulky and in-the-way ironing board can be transformed into a subtle wall accessory when not in use. Shop foldable ironing boards and ensure that they're hung securely on the back of your utility room door.
Storage solutions don't have to be bulky or unsightly; the right decorative baskets and organising bins can be stylish yet functional additions to your utility room. Whether you choose wicker baskets, wire baskets, cloth bins, wooden crates or a combination, you're sure to find storage containers that can hold all your utility room essentials in style.
Supplement your large storage baskets and bins with small, decorative storage jars that can hold all of your smaller utility and washroom basics. Decorative storage jars are perfect for holding cotton swabs, cotton balls, dry soaps, soap pods, clothes pins and even dry laundry detergent. These items look charming on display in decorative jars, and you may even save wardrobe, cabinet or drawer space that would otherwise be occupied by these items in their original packaging.
Tall, narrow storage units can be lifesavers in small utility rooms. These subtle units, often installed in bathrooms, are equipped with shelves, cabinets and even drawers to make the most of vertical space. With the help of wall-mounted cabinets and shelves that take up no floor space at all, your utility room will be looking and feeling larger and cleaner with no lost storage capacity.
Laundry hampers with multiple compartments can help streamline your laundry sorting and organisation. Whether you sort your clothes washing by colour, material, durability or family member, a compact, compartmentalised laundry hamper will do all the work for you. It'll be a huge time saver – plus taking care to wash your clothes based on durability and material can improve their longevity and save you money.
A clothing rack can be an indispensable addition to your utility room, especially if you prefer hanging your clothes over folding them. A garment rack allows you to hang your washing right out of the dryer instead of hanging it as you put it away room by room. A rolling garment rack can make your life even easier – because it's on wheels, you can move it from room to room with little effort.
Tip: For more wys to better organise your home, check out:
- The Art of Organising Your Wardrobe
- How to Organise Every Room in Your Home
- 4 Steps to Organising Your Kitchen Cupboards
