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Laundry Room Ideas {Storage & Organization}

April 12, 2013 by KC Coake 44 Comments

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I told you last week I would be back to show you the rest of my laundry room makeover. I’m not sure we should go so far as calling it a makeover. It is more some laundry room ideas for storage and organization as well as adding a little pretty to my laundry room.
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
I’ll start by spoiling the surprise and showing you the after. Doesn’t it look so pretty and cheery? After I cleaned the wire shelves last week, I wanted to add something pretty to make my laundry room a little more pretty and more cheery. It wasn’t so cheery. 
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
It was fine and functional and organized. At least it was organized to me. I knew exactly where things went and had spots for all the things we use. But I knew, from all the pretty pictures on Pinterest and the blogs I read, that I could add a little something else. I spent some time looking for inexpensive baskets with color because I really wanted some color.

Now just in case you’ve noticed, yes those are a few of my race medals hanging in the laundry room. I’m a runner and those are finisher medals. I haven’t figured out another way to display them yet, so I’m super classy and hang them in the laundry room. Another project for another day.
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
I found the flower baskets at Five Below. I knew when I saw them that they were perfect for what I wanted. I also knew that a whole room of the flowers would be too much. I looked high and low for something that I liked to add with them. I finally ended up with these white weave baskets from Target. I have long loved these bins. They were a little bit more than I ideally wanted to spend. I actually started pricing only the white weave baskets and it was going to be too much money. So, in the end by adding the more inexpensive baskets from Five Below, I was able to have the white that I wanted, the color and fun that I wanted and bring the price down to a level that worked for me. Love it when a win/win solution happens!
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
While everyone in my family knows what towels and rags go where, I decided to add labels because they are fun and add more color. To me, they also look like I had a professional organizer come by. 😉 I tied the tags to the white weave bins with baker’s twine.
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
Next to the dish towels and cloths, I have my laundry supplies and laundry detergent. Now my laundry detergent in its cute bin looks like it fits in the laundry room.
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
Speaking of my laundry detergent. Quite a while ago, I wrote about making my own Fast and Easy Homemade Laundry Detergent. When I wrote the post, I had no idea how long the detergent would last. I was guessing 6 months. It ended up lasting 7 months. 7 months of detergent, doing 1 load per day, for $12!!! Can’t beat that!
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
For the flower baskets, I used a clothes pin to attach the labels.
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
On the other side of the shelf, I have all our rags. I have them divided up by size. We have large rags (old sheets and towels), medium rags (old dish towels), and small rags (old dish cloths and washcloths). We also have our dust cloths here. All the things for cleaning together on one side, easy for anyone to reach what they need. I also keep our odd recycled items, things like batteries and printer cartridges, in here until they are ready or enough to go to be recycled.
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
If only cleaning were as fun and cute as these bins and baskets make it seem. lol!
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
I love the pop of color both the baskets and tags add to the room. The details of the clothespins and baker’s twine are fun to me as well.
Laundry room ideas for storage and organization in a pretty and inexpensive way. #storage #organization #LaundryRoom #RealCoake
I’m so happy with the changes I made to the laundry room! It just makes it so nice to go in there now….not fun per say as I still don’t like laundry, but at least I enjoy the view now.

Now if my husband would only take the hints I have been giving forever and paint the laundry room as a present for me. This kids have gotten the hints, but not Mr. T. In his defense, I think he has gotten the hint that I want him to paint the laundry room, he just doesn’t want to. I can’t blame him. I don’t want to do it either, it seems like a huge pain. That is why I keep asking for him to do it. 😉 Someday, someday!

Have you ever painted a laundry room? Is it a total pain? Our laundry room is small and also has a huge water heater(i.e. we can’t open the door to the laundry room all the way because of the water heater) in it that seems like it will be a challenge to paint around. What do you think?

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  1. Lisa Rukin Swift says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:49 am

    This looks so bright and cheerful. Definitely would make me enjoy doing laundry a bit more (a wee bit, LOL). 🙂

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 13, 2013 at 12:45 am

      Thank you, Lisa! Yes it does make it a wee bit more enjoyable…but only a wee bit. 😉
      KC

      Reply
  2. Desiree Fisher says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Great job, makes me want to do laundry.

    Desiree @ YourCraftyFriend

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    • KC Coake says

      April 13, 2013 at 12:45 am

      Thanks! If it really makes you want to do laundry, you can come on over and do the laundry right here…laundry just stinks!
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  3. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    April 12, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    Looks great! My laundry room is in the utility closet that is unfinished in the basement. It will never be pretty! My hubby is bugging me to create a way to display his medals. I have it in my brain…just haven’t had the time to get the supplies and make it.

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 13, 2013 at 12:42 am

      Boo that you can’t pretty up your laundry room. If you do make the way to display the medals, I would love to see it.
      KC

      Reply
  4. Krista Rollins says

    April 12, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Thanks for a little inspiration! I have been meaning to make over/organize my laundry room for a while. Sometimes its hard to figure out what to put all your “not so pretty” wash rags in. But this helped! Thanks for posting it on Pinworthy Projects! (thats where i found ya)

    Krista @ joyfulhealhtyeats

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    • KC Coake says

      April 13, 2013 at 12:47 am

      Your welcome! I’m so glad my little mini makeover could give you some ideas. I think that is half that battle. At least it is for me most of the time, though Pinterest sure cures that pretty well. 🙂
      KC

      Reply
  5. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    April 12, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Squeal! I love a good laundry room makeover! I think those baskets with the flowers are too cute! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.

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    • KC Coake says

      April 13, 2013 at 12:47 am

      Thank you, Carrie! I love them…they are so bright and cheery, just what I need when faced with laundry!
      KC

      Reply
  6. Dara says

    April 12, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    that looks great and the laundry room is as good a place as any to keep your race medals!

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    • KC Coake says

      April 13, 2013 at 12:49 am

      Thanks, Dara! At least by keeping them in the laundry room I see them daily and remind myself of the current goal…which right now is my 10k tomorrow morning. This race doesn’t give out medals though…boo!
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  7. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    April 13, 2013 at 1:56 am

    Great job! I love the bright colors you picked for the totes. It makes laundry not seem quite so bad.

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    • KC Coake says

      April 15, 2013 at 1:31 am

      Thank you! Yes, it does make laundry seem not quite so bad. 😉
      KC

      Reply
  8. Essentials Chic says

    April 13, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    My laundry room needs a makeover! Cute ideas!!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 15, 2013 at 1:44 am

      Thanks! Good luck with yours.
      KC

      Reply
  9. Carissa Rasmussen says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    fun colors!

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    • KC Coake says

      April 16, 2013 at 2:38 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Fluster Buster says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:18 am

    I love the bright colors. I’m your newest follower. I would love for you to come by and share this on Fluster Creative Muster Party. It starts tomorrow at 6pm EST. Hope to see you there!

    Hugs, Smiles and Blessings,

    Robin

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    • KC Coake says

      April 16, 2013 at 2:40 am

      Thanks! I’m enjoying the bright colors.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  11. Doreen says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Woow.What a nice inspiration.

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    • KC Coake says

      April 17, 2013 at 1:14 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Marti @ Sew-Licious Home Decor says

    April 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    So cute! I love the bright colors, too! I would love for you to link up at my craft party SHOW-licious Craft Showcase.

    Just follow the link….https://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/saturday-show-licious-craft-showcase-27.html.

    Marti

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    • KC Coake says

      April 17, 2013 at 1:05 am

      Thank you!
      KC

      Reply
  13. Tracy Cook says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I love your makeover.mwill deff be following

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 17, 2013 at 1:15 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  14. Tanya Runkle says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:18 am

    Love your laundry room updates! I would be ticked if you joined the Pretty Things Link Party (live now) and shared your fab ideas KC!!

    xo, Tanya
    https://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2013/04/pretty-things-16-link-party-and.html

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    • KC Coake says

      April 18, 2013 at 12:48 am

      Thanks so much!
      KC

      Reply
  15. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:47 am

    So pretty! I love the pink and orange color scheme! Thanks for sharing, KC! Have a great week!

    ~Abby =)

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    • KC Coake says

      April 19, 2013 at 1:16 am

      Thank you! I’m enjoying the pink and orange as well…such happy colors.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  16. Christina @ Floridays Mom says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    I love all the bright colors. Maybe if my laundry room had brighter happier colors I’d want to spend more time in there. 🙂 New follower.

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 19, 2013 at 1:37 am

      Thanks! I’m enjoying the bright colors, too. I still don’t want to spend tons of time in there, but at least it looks a little better now.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  17. Kristen says

    April 18, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Isn’t funny how the littlest things make the day brighter? Your laundry room looks so cute. Well done with the baskets and bins!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 19, 2013 at 1:37 am

      Yes, it sure is the little things that help brighten a day! Thank you for your sweet comments.
      KC

      Reply
  18. Deanna Ritz says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    My laundry room is needing a make over. Thanks for the inspiring ideas to get it done. Yours looks great! 🙂

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 19, 2013 at 1:38 am

      You are welcome…I hope you figure out what you want and make yourself a lovely laundry room!
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  19. Jenny Eanes says

    April 19, 2013 at 12:52 am

    I love your laundry room!! I love using baskets, I especially like your colorful ones. I make my own laundry detergent too!! So much cheaper. Here’s the link the liquid detergent I use if you wanna try it when you run out next year lol… https://diywithjenandb.blogspot.com/2013/01/homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent.html

    Jenny from diywithjenandb.blogspot.com

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    • KC Coake says

      April 19, 2013 at 1:38 am

      Thank you! Isn’t making your own detergent the best secret ever! It saves so much money and is so easy! Thanks for the link to the liquid.
      KC

      Reply
  20. TitiCrafty says

    April 19, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Lovely! I love the baskets!!!

    Hugs
    Cami @ TitiCrafty

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    • KC Coake says

      April 20, 2013 at 1:50 am

      Thank you.
      KC

      Reply
  21. Marie bloominghomestead says

    April 22, 2013 at 1:48 am

    Looks super cute and functional! I love those floral baskets, such fun vibrant colors.

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    • KC Coake says

      April 23, 2013 at 1:14 am

      Thank you! I’m enjoying the color…it makes it slightly more fun to do laundry.
      KC

      Reply
  22. Shaun Mclain says

    May 24, 2013 at 10:24 am

    This is nice information blog. Thanks for Sharing.

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    • KC Coake says

      May 25, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Thanks for dropping by and commenting!
      KC

      Reply

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