What are some good laundry room storage ideas?

Laundry room storage ideas include wall shelves, hanging baskets, over door organizers, hanging bars and rolling utility carts. The layout and available space in the laundry room determine the most suitable storage options.

Wall shelves work well for storing detergent, fabric softener and other laundry supplies. If the shelves are deep enough, they can hold laundry baskets to keep them off the floor. The shelf should leave enough clearance for the washer lid for a top-loading machine. In a laundry room with a stackable washer and dryer, a freestanding floor-to-ceiling shelf next to the unit is an option.

Hanging baskets attached to the wall and organizers that hang on the back of the laundry room door provide additional storage without taking up floor space. A rolling utility cart provides storage and a surface for folding laundry with the flexibility of moving it out of the way when not in use.