A tidy, well-decorated laundry room is highly desirable for trendy homeowners, but all the supplies and gadgets required to clean can make this challenging. Laundry baskets can be bulky and unsightly, wrecking the entire room’s aesthetic. Luckily, there are several clever ways to hide them!
Here are 7 ways to hide laundry baskets in a laundry room:
- Put your machines on pedestals.
- Use a storage bench.
- Install tilt-out cabinets.
- Place curtains strategically.
- Store the laundry baskets under a folding table.
- Get an attractive basket system.
- Repurpose a wardrobe.
This article will explain all the strategies listed above. You’ll also learn tips and tricks to get your laundry baskets out of sight when not in use. In no time, you’ll have the laundry room of your dreams, so keep reading.
Put Your Machines on Pedestals
An easy way to hide laundry baskets in your laundry room is to put your washer and dryer on risers. Consider purchasing risers that are hollow underneath. Or, consider getting risers with handy drawers large enough to pull out and place a basket inside.
Pedestals are most highly effective for front-loading machines, as the risers could make top-loading machines too tall for the average person to use.
I especially like the OptimaBrands The Elevation Pedestal (link to Amazon). This pedestal offers a large enough gap underneath your washer and dryer. It allows you to easily slip your baskets under your washer and dryer, providing easy access and secret organization.
Suppose you’d rather keep your baskets completely hidden. Then you can use a laundry pedestal with storage drawers like this Samsung Washer Dryer Pedestal Stand (link to Amazon).
Consider the make and model of your washer and dryer before purchasing a pedestal. The pedestal must be compatible with the weight and size of your machines to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
Use a Storage Bench
An attractive bench can add an appealing bit of decor to the room and a useful function for hiding laundry baskets. By purchasing (or making your own) storage bench, you can place your laundry baskets inside and close the top, completely hiding them.
This method is beneficial because it also adds a comfortable place to sit while sorting laundry or another surface to place freshly cleaned, folded laundry. You can even get creative and add a few decorative pillows to the top; just keep it easy and simple so that you can access your baskets with little effort.
Before purchasing a bench, ensure the dimensions are wide and deep enough to house your laundry baskets. Choose something with the same tone and style as the room theme you’re going for.
Install Tilt-Out Cabinets
Tilt-out cabinets are probably the easiest and most streamlined way to house your laundry baskets and maintain an attractive aesthetic in the room.
These cabinets are simple cabinet doors or drawers within an organization system but tilt out conveniently and are large enough to hold and hide your baskets.
These Sawdust City Store Tilt Out Wooden Trash Cabinets (link to Amazon) work very well for hiding laundry baskets. Rather than a trash can, put a vertical laundry basket inside, and you’ll have the perfect laundry basket keeper or hamper! You can also line multiple cabinets up next to each other, making sorting laundry a breeze!
Place Curtains Strategically
If you need to keep your laundry baskets in a more obvious place—like on a shelf or underneath the laundry room sink—you can easily hide them with a tension rod and a curtain. You can buy short curtains online, with many available in simple and cute patterns. If you have the time, you could pick up a roll of your favorite fabric and make your own curtains instead.
Place a tension rod in front of the sink or install a traditional curtain rod above the shelf. Hang the curtain directly in front of the baskets. The curtain should be easy to pull back so you can access your baskets whenever you need them.
Store the Laundry Baskets Under a Folding Table
Suppose your laundry room has a folding table. Then it’ll make a lovely house for your laundry baskets. Stack the baskets within each other and slide them under the table. As mentioned above, you can also put up a tension rod and curtain to completely hide the laundry baskets from view.
Maybe you don’t fancy curtains to hide your laundry baskets and other laundry supplies. Then you may consider hiring a carpenter to install cabinet doors underneath the table instead, especially if you have the budget.
Or, you could do it yourself if you have wood-working experience or are feeling adventurous.
Get an Attractive Basket System
You can eliminate the need to hide your laundry baskets by getting an attractive basket system. These systems provide you with functional laundry baskets in an appealing setup that you won’t want to hide!
Start with a large, sturdy shelf with plenty of room for one basket per shelf. Be mindful of purchasing functional laundry baskets yet still decorative like these Household Essentials Willow Wicker Laundry Baskets (link to Amazon).
Place one basket on each shelf, and you’ll have a lovely, organized system for storing your laundry baskets without creating an eyesore!
Another approach is to remove the drawers from a tall, standing dresser and replace them with laundry baskets. Your baskets can slide in and out easily without fuss, and you can even cover the front with a DIY door or a sliding curtain.
Repurpose a Wardrobe
Repurposing an old wardrobe is a great way to create more storage space and solve a clutter problem. You can breathe life into a used wardrobe or pick a new one that matches your laundry room’s decor.
Wardrobes have limitless potential for storage. You can use large cabinets to hide laundry baskets and hanging bars for hang-dry-only delicates! Or, you can change the wardrobe’s layout by adding drawers or shelves wherever necessary to meet your needs.
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