Do you ever feel like your laundry room is bursting at the seams no matter how hard you try to keep it tidy?
We hear this from Australians all the time, whether they’re living in apartments, townhouses, or family homes. Laundry rooms are often small, tucked away, and filled with more than just laundry gear. What we’ve found speaking to our customers is that with some smart storage choices, a little creativity, and the right products, you can turn even the tightest laundry room into a space that feels organised and easy to use.
Start with baskets that make sense
One of the biggest time-savers is choosing baskets that actually fit your routine. We’ve noticed that people with smaller spaces often prefer stackable or wheeled baskets that can slide into corners. Some like collapsible hampers that tuck away when not in use. We stock plenty of laundry baskets and trolleys that are practical for Australian homes, from hip-hugger styles to tall slimline trolleys that can squeeze between appliances.
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Give everything a home with storage solutions
What saves time in the laundry isn’t just where you put the clothes, it’s where you keep the sprays, powders, pegs, and extras. That’s why we recommend creating a dedicated spot for all of it with laundry storage solutions. Wall-mounted racks, drawer inserts, and baskets that clip to shelves stop the endless search for that missing stain remover or fabric softener.
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Make use of vertical drying space
Floor space disappears quickly, so it pays to think vertical. We’ve seen great results when people swap out bulky free-standing racks for wall-mounted or retractable clothes airers. One clever approach we’ve come across is converting the wings of an old drying rack into a fold-down drying station that sits flat against the wall when not in use. It’s the kind of solution that feels simple yet makes a huge difference. For more ideas, here’s another article where we talk about picking the right clothes airer for your home.
If you’d like even more inspiration, here’s another article that, while focused on kitchens, shares clever small-space tricks that can easily apply to laundries too.
Use trolleys and carts to move laundry with ease
Carrying heavy loads from one end of the house to the other is tiring. A small rolling cart makes the whole process smoother and faster. We often suggest them to families, since they help separate loads by colour or purpose as you move through the house. This small shift can save a lot of time in the long run.
You’ll find similar advice in another article that highlights how multipurpose trolleys free up space in tight homes, whether in the kitchen or laundry.
Sort laundry as you go
One way to cut down time is to sort clothes at the start rather than the end. Multi-section hampers are a favourite for this reason. Whites in one, darks in another, towels in their own. By the time you’re ready to wash, the sorting’s already done. We’ve written about this before in another article that goes through the most useful laundry accessories you can keep on hand.
Keep the small things in reach
Everyone has the same problem: missing pegs, vanished odd socks, random buttons. We’ve seen people solve this by hanging peg bags from hooks near the washer, using small caddies clipped onto doors, or even keeping a jar for stray items. Keeping the small bits contained stops them from taking over your limited shelf space.
For more inspiration on small item organisation, here’s another article that digs into how small storage tweaks can make daily chores easier.
Look at multipurpose and modular systems
One of the smartest investments our customers make is in systems that grow with them. elfa laundry systems give you the ability to build shelves, baskets, and hanging areas that fit your space today but can change tomorrow. Whether it’s adding extra baskets as the family grows or reconfiguring shelves after a move, flexibility is what makes these systems work so well in Australian homes.
Make your laundry work harder
What ties all these ideas together is the aim to make your laundry room work harder for you. Here are three key things to keep in mind:
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think vertical by using your walls and doors
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choose baskets and hampers that suit how you live
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keep the little things contained so they don’t take over
You can see some of our favourite solutions in our tips for winter laundry tricks, which go into keeping your laundry room practical all year round.
If you’d like advice that fits your own space, you can always get in touch with us directly. We love helping Australians find the right storage solutions that actually make daily life easier.
