Tiny Laundry Room? Try These Clever Storage Hacks

Small laundry rooms are a reality in many Australian homes, especially in city apartments, townhouses, or older homes where space is tight. Without proper storage, even basic laundry tasks can become a challenge.

No bench space, cluttered shelves, nowhere to put the basket? You’re not alone. But with a few smart tweaks, even the tiniest laundry can be transformed into an efficient, functional space. These small laundry room storage ideas are simple to implement and can make a big difference with no renovations required.

At Hills Home, we design practical, flexible solutions to help you get more from your space. Whether you’re looking for drying options or clever small laundry room storage, we’ve got the options to help.

1. Maximise Vertical Space

Use your wall space to reduce clutter and open up valuable floor area.

• Install shelves or floating shelves above your washer and dryer for laundry products, baskets, and spare towels
• Add pegboards or wall-mounted hooks to hang brushes, tools, or cleaning items
• Consider upper cabinets to store supplies that aren’t used daily

Going vertical is one of the best ways to increase storage space in a small space and reduce visual clutter.

2. Use Behind-the-Door Storage

Don’t overlook the back of the door — it’s the perfect hidden storage zone.

• Try over-the-door hanging organisers for lint rollers, stain removers, or cleaning sprays
• Hang a Hills 9m Over Door Airer or a retractable clothesline for drying clean clothes without taking up floor space
• Use hanging baskets for storing pegs, socks, or cloths

These smart ideas help maximise every part of your laundry area.

3. Add Pull-Out Hampers or Bins

Hidden hampers make sorting dirty clothes easier and keep your laundry feeling more organised.

• Use pull-out hampers tucked under benches, inside laundry room cabinets, or between appliances
• Keep multiple loads separated and out of sight
• Add slim bins to catch towels, linen, or even laundry products like dryer sheets

This approach instantly reduces mess and improves functionality in a small laundry.

4. Fold-Down Drying Racks

Short on drying space? Consider installing a wall-mounted rack that can be easily folded away when not in use. These are perfect for delicates and woollens that can’t go in the dryer. Hills folding airers are designed with compact spaces in mind, practical, tidy, and easy to use.

5. Use Slim Storage Carts

Slimline trolleys, such as the 3-Tier Storage Cart, can roll between appliances or fit beside cupboards, making them a smart addition to any compact laundry space. They’re great for storing cleaning supplies, pegs, or dryer sheets. You can pull them out when needed and tuck them away just as easily.

6. Think Multi-Purpose Furniture

When space is limited, every piece should serve a purpose - or two.

• A bench with built-in storage can house a pull-out hamper, iron, or supplies
• A fold-down ironing board doubles as a mini workspace for folding clothes
• Wall hooks can be used for drying, hanging bags, or holding brooms

Multi-functional furniture helps reduce clutter while increasing efficiency.

7. Declutter & Use Uniform Containers

Matching jars, containers and baskets like the Hills Foldable Bamboo Baskets can make the space feel more organised and less chaotic. Label everything clearly and only keep what you use regularly in the laundry, and store overflow items elsewhere to avoid clutter.

Conclusion

A small laundry doesn't have to mean a disorganised one. With the right laundry storage ideas and a few space-saving laundry tips, you can turn even the tiniest area into a neat, functional space that works for your household.

Explore Hills Home’s space-saving drying and storage solutions, perfect for any laundry, big or small.