Proud Mom Shares Easy DIY Solution To Hide The Eyesore Of A Laundry Hamper: 'That's Genius'

Keeping a laundry hamper in your child's bedroom is one of the best ways to teach good habits and stay on top of this never-ending chore. But most laundry hampers are eyesores that can clash with a room's aesthetic. One mom on TikTok found a stylish solution by hanging a cloth laundry hamper in the dead space behind the door. Angel Freitas implemented this simple solution using only two stick-on hooks and a ready-made cloth laundry hamper. 

Because the hamper is hanging behind the door, it's hidden whenever the door is open. However, even if the door is closed, the hamper still looks lovely. She chose hooks and fabric that complemented a pink aesthetic, but you can use whatever color you like. The bronze hooks and cream-colored hamper coordinate with the soft pinks and botanical wallpaper in the room. In addition to looking good, this is an extremely practical design choice. There is a variety of laundry bags and stick-on hook designs available for purchase across different retailers. On laundry day, it's a simple matter to empty the hamper into the washing machine and quickly return it to its spot. This method lets you conveniently hide your laundry basket without taking away from its functionality. 

This idea isn't limited to kids' rooms or even bedrooms. If you prefer to have a shared hamper for all of your family's laundry, you can hang one in the bathroom. The elements are so simple and widely available that you can find them in almost any style or color. If you can't find a ready-made fabric hamper that works with your style, it's incredibly simple to sew your own. For the most basic version, you only need to sew the back and front panels together, hem the edge, and add loops to either side. If you don't want to bother sewing, you can DIY a hanging laundry basket with a large pillowcase. 

In addition to stylistic choices, consider how and where your hamper will be used. A hamper in a nursery can be fairly small and won't need much support. Stick-on hooks will be able to handle the weight of a few days' worth of baby laundry. However, a shared bathroom hamper will need to be larger, and you'll probably need hooks that screw into the wall to hold the heavier load. As a bonus, this quick project is so inexpensive that you can easily invest in more than one laundry basket.