container store laundry room organization

#Container store laundry room organization full#

Way quicker than our previous set, efficient and while the drum is REALLY big, it’s actually easier to access than my former washing machine that I could barely reach the bottom.

#Container store laundry room organization full#

We’ve had the units in full use now for two months and so far, I love them. Once again, while I considered a front-loader for a moment, I decided the last thing I needed was another door opening outward in this tight space. *We ordered via Costco but we actually went with THESE units, based on customer ratings and seeming to have everything I needed. A repairman determined it was done done so I scrambled to do some quick research and get another set ordered. Coincidentally (if you follow me on Instagram stories, you probably saw this), our washing machine bit the dust in March. While this project actually started just before Eliza arrived, I only finished it about a month ago. Due to lack of storage space, I actually had TWO separate accidents where bottles of detergent fell off the dryer during extra “active” cycles. I wanted storage for the surmounting boxes that didn’t close and various heavy bottles and all the cardboard and plastic that seemed to constantly remain in disarray.You don’t even want to see the door magic that has to happen to get that thing unfolded haha. Our attic access is in the laundry room, via pull-down door and stairs.We are solely confined to working within the 33″ of depth in the space where the units are. There is no forgiveness and not even an inch to spare for hooks or a slender shelf. Our laundry room is a pass-through with the door frames butting up against the wall, opposite the machines.But, especially with the swing-out dryer door, it’s always been a challenge getting dirty laundry into the room and taking the clean laundry out while managing to open and close doors to shimmy through. At one point, I wanted to look into adding a barn door or pocket door to our bedroom door to keep it from opening into the bathroom and blocking the laundry room, but it hasn’t been as much of a budgetary priority as other projects. Between our bathroom (which connects to the laundry room), bedroom, hallway and laundry room, we have an insane number of doors - all that open into each other.There was tons of wasted space above and below and the shelf was so shallow, I could barely stand on my tippy toes to reach anything. What I hadn’t taken into consideration was that a top loader would also essentially abolish the possibility of adding a countertop at a later date, if we chose. We opted for a top load washer when we moved in - we had been told that especially with the units being upstairs, coupled with stories of front-loader regrets when it came to leaks and smell, we thought this was the safest bet.Small Laundry Room Pass Through Challengesīefore we jump into all the solutions, let’s chat about the layout and our efficiency struggles I wanted to address. Read on to see how I transformed our space with minimal adjustments that made a major difference! While there were some aesthetic improvements with the organizational improvements, by default, this space is all about function. While our laundry room definitely saw a “glow-up” over the past year, the improvement is more budget friendly and outfitted with a custom Elfa system in lieu of custom cabinetry. Along with our challenges - which I hope are relatable to many of you - I’m sharing small laundry room organization ideas whether you have the same layout as me, or maybe something even more confined. But, after addressing our biggest challenges, I am sharing how I’ve made our small space work way more efficiently. Today’s post isn’t about a crazy, before and after laundry room renovation that suddenly turned into a spread of a magazine. But, I think a lot of us are in the same boat. A big, beautiful laundry room with cabinets, countertops, and quirky wallpaper is definitely a “one-day dream” but do we have that? No. At the top of the list - our small laundry room pass-through. There are a few places in our home I haven’t or don’t intentionally share.