Not sure how to design your 4’ by 4’ laundry room? Don’t worry, I’ve got you.
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Why does the universe give us such small laundry rooms? I’m not sure. However, I bet it has to do with making room for walk in closets, and I’m perfectly fine with that!
Sadly, my laundry room is not small to make up for a walk-in closet, so either way I have to get creative with space. Some of these things may seem small (hehe, get it?) at first, but once you start to use them you’ll realize their value!
1. Magnetic Lint bin LINK
Little did I know, I didn’t need an entire trash can in my laundry room. Most of what I throw away are candy wrappers, lint from the dryer, and occasionally an AirPod of my husbands… just kidding…
This sleek lint collector is exactly what I needed to save space while also maintaining its functionality. In fact, I’m quite impressed at how infrequently I need to dump this thing!
2. Compact Laundry Basket LINK
Unlike most laundry baskets- wide and low to the ground- this one is tall and thin, perfect for fitting in a small space. Unfortunately, the other colors are no longer available, but I highly suggest investing in this. It’s cheap, slim, and has held sturdy for 2 years!
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3. Wool Dryer Balls LINK
Okay, if you haven’t gotten on the dryer-ball train, it’s time to board!! These are the BEST. EVER! Gone are the days of single-use dryer sheets that, for some reason, end up everywhere. Not to mention, the box that holds the dryer sheets take up space, which we don’t have in our tiny laundry room! So instead, throw a few of these in your dryer and leave them there until you’re in need of new ones! (Which is a long time, by the way)
4. Washer and Dryer Stacker with Drying Drawer LINK
This isn’t the exact product that I purchased, however it’s basically the more upgraded version of what we put together. Use your vertical space! It’s easy to forget it’s there.
There are multiple wins with having stacked laundry. First of all, back problems. It’s much better to fold my laundry standing straight is than to be bending up and down over and over. Second, space saving of COURSE! And third, the metal side of your dryer is now exposed for any hanging shelves, detergent holders, or lint bins (see #1) that you will want to use.