Struggling with a cramped laundry space or just need a bit of organization inspiration?
We sometimes include affiliate links and curated AI content to highlight top design styles.
These 11 clever basket ideas will help you maximize your space, streamline your routine, and add a touch of style.
Let’s explore some practical and creative solutions to make your laundry room more efficient and organized!
1. Built-In & Tall
Built specifically for laundry baskets, this built-in shelf and rack saves a lot of space.
Sure, you might need a step ladder for the higher baskets, but you can custom-build it to your ideal height.
The lip around many baskets makes them easy to slide in and out, and labeling each basket keeps your laundry separated by type. This way, you can stay on top of your laundry chores efficiently.
2. Pull-Out Hamper
Laundry baskets can be unsightly, so if you’re looking for a more inconspicuous way to store them, this idea is perfect.
Like under-counter trash cans, you can store your laundry basket out of view. It saves floor space and keeps dirty laundry hidden.
If you’re handy, you can DIY it and build a tilt-out cabinet for your basket. If not, and you’d rather let someone else do the work, you can purchase them already built, too!
3. Stylish & Modern
Check out this stylish and modern laundry basket storage design. In place of plastic laundry baskets, wire ones are used instead.
The frame can be custom-built with some general woodworking knowledge and then painted to suit your interior decor.
For a more industrial style, you could opt for a dark brown or black stain for the wood instead of white! If you’re worried about losing a sock or two on the way to the washer, you could also add fabric liners.
4. Woven Baskets On Shelves
Here’s another plastic-free option. Store your laundry in woven baskets with fabric lining.
Not only are they more stylish and chic, but there are also a number of reasons why woven or wicker baskets are better than plastic.
They can help with odor control and are more eco-friendly! The storage method in this example is similar to our first example, but simple shelves can be built to give these baskets a home and display.
5. Laundry Basket Dresser
Not a fan of stacking laundry baskets to the ceiling? Try placing them side by side to create a laundry basket dresser.
The dresser style can also create an extra countertop, which you could use as a folding area or extra storage space.
This design uses 2x4s, but you can also enclose the gaps with plywood. Don’t be afraid to modify these ideas to fit your home and space.
6. Canvas Totes On Hooks
Here’s another great space-saving example: ditch bulky, awkward laundry baskets for totes. They’re much easier to carry and even easier to store.
Hanging the totes on hooks gives them a home in an easy-to-reach spot, which is especially helpful if you have kids.
Plus, they are easy to clean—most can go right into the washer. Just remember to check the washing labels on your totes.
7. More Totes On Hooks
And here’s another way to hang totes on hooks! These totes have more of a rectangular opening and are on hooks on their own, leaving more space to add your clothes.
Also, in this example, the totes are labeled for easy sorting. Totes on hooks are ideal if you don’t have a lot of storage space for laundry baskets.
They can be hung on the wall like we’ve shown here or even behind a door for a more inconspicuous spot.
8. Rolling Carts
We’ve given you a few space-saving examples, but this article wasn’t just for that. Take a look at this example, which gives you an idea of what you can do if you have ample room.
Large rolling laundry carts fit perfectly under individual drawers. Fabric linings hide the contents of the cart, leaving a neat and tidy look.
For even more organization, assign one to each person in your home or by lights, darks, and colors.
9. Metal Shelving
If custom-building storage isn’t an option, repurpose other types of shelving. Simple metal shelves, for example, can add much-needed organization to your laundry room.
Plus, you don’t have to blow your budget—this type of shelving is affordable and a great starting point for tidying up your space.
10. Canvas In Cages
This example is a fun combination of some of the other examples we’ve shown you.
Large canvas laundry bags are placed in large wire baskets, and in combination with the wooden countertop, they finish off the modern farmhouse look.
Wheels could also be added to help them move more easily over the floor. These laundry baskets are great for large families with large loads of laundry.
11. Collapsible Wall Unit
Check out these fun collapsible wall baskets. Other than mounting them to the wall, these also don’t require much DIY.
Many of these styles are available online, but be sure to check how much weight they can hold.
If you overload them and they fall off the wall, they could create a bigger headache than a disorganized laundry room. Still, they look adorable and could make a great hamper for kids.
Feeling Inspired Yet?
Hopefully, our 11 examples have inspired your laundry room makeover. As you can see, there are many types of laundry baskets, from plastic to fabric to woven.
And there are just as many ways to store them—on shelves, under counters, or mounted on hooks.
Many of the ideas are adaptable to your needs, so even if you didn’t like any individually, we hope you’ve found some bits and pieces to combine and make your laundry room work best for you.
If sorting laundry is at the bottom of your list of favorite chores, maybe implementing some of these laundry basket ideas will help change that! Good luck!
We have several other posts on the topic. Check out some of them below:
7 Great Laundry Room Hanging Ideas
5 Places To Store Hangers In Laundry Room
Could someone please tell me where to buy the tote on hook with rectangle opening?