15 Laundry Room Shelving Ideas That Will Elevate Your Storage And Decor

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If you feel like you spend a lot of your time doing laundry, you're probably not wrong. According to the National Park Service, the average American family does around 300 loads of laundry annually. All of this washing feels like even more of a chore when your laundry room is disorganized. Plus, if your laundry room doubles as a utility closet, it's even more important to have enough storage space. Laundry room shelving provides both storage and organization.

There are plenty of shelving products that can take laundry room storage to the next level. Some of them have combined cabinets, shelves, and rods, and even accessories like baskets and ironing board holders. This list includes a range of shelving ideas, from laundry storage systems to simple wall shelves, to suit different size laundry rooms. We focused primarily on variety in hopes of providing some storage inspiration. Versatility was important as well, and we chose plenty of shelving systems that can do more than one job. Want to get your laundry room tidied up and organized? Here are some laundry room shelving ideas to upgrade your space.

A large wall-mounted laundry system is nice in theory, but it's just not realistic for some homes. Whether you're renting or on a budget, you might prefer a cheaper and easier-to-install storage system. That's where over-washer shelves are a good choice. The Ulif Over Washer and Dryer Shelves on Amazon are a highly-rated pick. This shelving system sits over the washer and dryer, which means no need to drill into or damage any walls.

The rack has three open shelves, a wire basket shelf, and two side rails with hooks for hanging light items. One side has a crossbar across the top that you can use for clothes hangers, but since each shelf is made of metal wire, you can realistically hang items anywhere between the gaps. As a bonus, each shelf is height adjustable so that you can make space for your machines and other items in the laundry room. This shelf system is easy to put together, and to ensure its stability, it has adjustable leveling feet and comes with a wall anchor.

Add movable storage to your laundry room with the Brightroom Metal Laundry Station. This wheeled laundry station is essentially like a rolling coat rack with extra baskets. The top rod has stoppers so that you can use clothes hangers on it, without risk of them slipping off the rail. Then it has two removable baskets, one smaller one at the middle of the unit, and a larger bottom basket. 

The bottom basket is excellent to use as a dirty laundry hamper, but you can also use it to store linens, towels, and other items. The top basket can work as a hamper as well — for example, if you want to separate your delicates from your other clothes. Or you can use it to hold frequently used items in the laundry room, like your detergents and stain removers, since it sits at an easily reachable height. This laundry station is made of rust-resistant steel and has wood accents which make it feel a bit more cozy and warm.

The EZ Shelf-Expandable Laundry Room Shelves look like basic shelves, but there's much more to them than meets the eye. The shelves come in a variety of sizes, with a coverage range from 19.5 inches wide up to 120 inches wide. Each shelf size is expandable by at least 10 inches: this one from Amazon can range from 40.5 inches to 75 inches wide, and two shelves are included in the pack. The size variety and expandable design means you can customize these shelves to fit your storage needs and create a functional laundry room.

The shelves anchor to the wall and can hold up to 200 pounds, more than enough to hold bottles of detergent, cleaning supplies, towels, and more. Depending on the shelves you choose, some have a hanging rod along the front. The dowels on this shelf are made from steel, held in place by a sturdy molded frame, so they're built to last.

Simple but so versatile, the IKEA Boaxel Laundry Combination is another system for those who want adjustable laundry shelves. The shelves and racks are mounted on brackets, and you can move them up and down as you wish. Once the brackets are mounted to the wall, you can click the shelves and accessories into place (no additional tools needed). Included are seven shelves, two drying racks, and a clothes rail, but there are plenty of other shelving and accessory options as well. Consider adding more pieces from the Boaxel system to create a truly customized laundry room.

The open shelves are plain, but they will get the job done, providing a place for your bottles of detergents, stain removers, towels, and other cleaning supplies. The drying rack space is a welcome solution for anyone wanting to solve their small laundry room problems. Most of this system is made of steel, so it's a sturdy choice, and has particleboard shelves, which keeps its price low.

While open shelving looks nice and modern, traditional cabinets can give your laundry room a more homey feel. The Mill's Pride Laundry Room Wall Cabinet Set is a classic-looking choice that comes in a few gorgeous colors: aspen green, valencia blue, and soft white. The cabinets have a vinyl-clad finish, which is durable and holds up to heavy-duty use. Each has a shaker style door, which adds to its traditional appearance. A small but welcome modern feature is the soft-close doors.

The kit has two cabinets, each made of plywood and measuring 23 inches tall, 18 inches wide, and 12 inches deep. Two height-adjustable shelves are included, and since they're ¾ inch thick, they can hold up to your heavy detergents and other laundry items. In between is an extendable pole, which you can set between 22 and 40 inches wide. This allows you to also customize the space between your cabinets according to your laundry room size.

ClosetMaid has a range of closet shelves and accessories that you can combine to create your ideal laundry shelving unit. Made of rust- and chip-resistant vinyl-coated steel and with an excellent brand reputation to back them, their options are sturdy and long-lasting. To start, the ClosetMaid Wire Shelf Kit is a basic but useful plain shelf that comes in a 3-foot or 4-foot wide size and is a sizable 12 inches deep to hold a bunch of laundry bits.

A narrow alternative is the ClosetMaid Laundry Utility Hanger Shelf, which is available in an 18- and 24-inch width. On either shelf, you can add the ClosetMaid Wire Hanging Shelf Basket which has hooks to hang from the gaps in the steel shelves. You can even stack multiples of these baskets together to create a laundry room organization system. The gaps also provide space for you to place hangers, maximizing storage. Each product includes installation hardware, so you can mount it right out of the box.

The Honey-Can-Do Wall-Mounted Clothes Hamper combines useful laundry room shelving with a laundry hamper. This wall-mounted system has a small top shelf and then a large hamper section. There are two ways to install this unit: Attach the frame to the wall with the included mounting hardware, or hang it over the back of the door with the included over-the-door hook.

Once it's in place, use the top shelf to organize lightweight laundry accessories or add décor to your laundry room. The shelf is made of wood, so it looks nice, but is rather light-duty with a weight capacity of 10 pounds. The bottom section is a hamper with a removable canvas laundry bag, which makes it easier to transfer dirty laundry to the washer. When it's empty, the hamper can be folded up to save space. Of course, you don't only need to use it for dirty laundry. You can also use the breathable bag for holding blankets, towels, or other household linens — it has a much larger weight capacity and holds up to 40 pounds.