8 Affordable Ways The Property Brothers Add Storage To A Laundry Room

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Unfortunately, the terms "storage" and "laundry room" are often at odds with one another. Laundry rooms already have to house two giant appliances, and while investing in a slimmer washing machine or dryer can open up some room, it's also expensive. To maximize the available storage in your laundry room, it pays to think like a Property Brother. These design experts have plenty of advice for making spaces easier to use without breaking the bank, such as utilizing jars and baskets and adding pegboards to walls.

Stars of the HGTV series "Property Brothers," Drew and Jonathan Scott, offer tips for adding space to a laundry room that all focus on ensuring every item has a proper place. Laundry is a never-ending cycle, so a cluttered laundry room may seem inevitable. Instead of trying to cut down on the mess, focus on streamlining the process. Dedicated spots for your stain remover and dryer balls, racks to hang clothes, and plenty of baskets to keep everything organized will be key to upgrading a laundry room like the Scotts.

As Jonathan said in a TikTok discussing some of his favorite laundry tips, "one of the most important things to set yourself up for success is to get everything up off the floor." That's where drying racks come in, as recommended on the Scotts' website. Drying racks come in a number of sizes and don't have to be used just for drying; they're perfect for quickly hanging up clean or dirty clothes to get them off the floor and out of the way until you're ready to deal with them.

The Property Brothers aren't shy about their love of pegboards, using them everywhere from airy entryways to kitschy craftrooms, and they are a no-brainer for laundry storage. These boards allow you to complete customization of your storage system. From a place to pin missing socks to a section dedicated to your ironing board, a pegboard can hold just about anything you'd need. You can also hang them up wherever there is wall space, so every inch of your laundry room can act as storage. Pegboards are cheaper than many premade storage systems and are easy to install yourself.

Drew and Jonathan told PureWow that homeowners are going for organized, luxurious laundry rooms. The Scotts have given various spaces, like kitchens, a high-class touch using glass jars for storage, and recommend doing the same thing for your detergent and fabric softener. Additionally, glass jars may take up less space than plastic detergent bottles and create a more cohesive aesthetic. If you're lucky enough to live close to a low-waste store, you can bring these jars in to refill them with cleaning supplies, which will help you cut down on plastic detergent bottle waste.

Floating shelves are a go-to whenever you need a bit of extra storage. They can be as wide or as narrow as you need, and like pegboards, can be installed anywhere. In the laundry room, floating shelves are great for storing essentials you'll always reach for, like detergent, stain remover, and dryer sheets. For the laundry room, the Property Brothers specifically recommend the Rubbermaid Direct Wall Shelf. To maximize storage potential, install the shelf high enough to add a hanging rod underneath.

Drew Scott also told PureWow that the ideal, luxe laundry room has "a folding area," so consider investing in a removable countertop for your washer and dryer, like the SpaceAid Washer Dryer Countertop. They create a convenient work surface for folding or ironing, eliminate gaps that can swallow rogue pieces of clothing, and make the room look more thoughtfully designed. After all, a dedicated folding area is an important consideration when designing the best laundry room layout.

Baskets are the bread and butter of stylish storage solutions. In his TikTok, you can see how Jonathan uses labeled baskets in his laundry room to keep everything organized. Wicker baskets are the classic choice, but with so many options available, it's easy to find one that matches your laundry room's style. You can't tuck baskets away in cabinets or on a floating shelf, or lift up your appliance to create space underneath. Putting your laundry machines on a pedestal provides more benefits than just extra storage.

In keeping with Jonathan's advice to get things off the floor, laundry hampers provide a way to separate and store clothes while keeping the floor clear. Unlike baskets, hampers specifically have lids, which can help keep any stench from wafting off sweaty clothes. There are countless hamper styles out there, like cute woven models and convenient collapsible options. Hampers can also be installed in a pullout cabinet to save even more space. If you found this advice from the Property Brothers helpful, check out these laundry room design tips from more of your favorite HGTV stars.

The last entry of the Scott Brothers' list of luxe laundry room additions is cabinet storage, and they suggest both freestanding units and more complex systems on their website. While floating shelves are good for things you reach for quickly, cabinets are perfect for stowing less-used items like winter clothes or heavy-duty cleaning products. Keeping the laundry room's unruly aspects behind closed doors instantly makes it feel tidier while providing much-needed storage. Adding cabinetry doesn't have to be expensive, either. Amazon offers a number of cabinets for under $100, such as the Shintenchi Bathroom Storage Cabinet.