Best Ideas for Small Laundry Room with Top Loading Washer

Laundry rooms tend to be tiny spaces that typically don’t get much attention design-wise. Having a top loader washer also makes space utilization even more limited since you can’t store items on top of the washer or stack your washer on top of your dryer. However, there’s plenty you can do to make your laundry room both visually appealing and efficient. Read on to discover creative small laundry room ideas with top loading washer.

Maximizing Space For Your Laundry Room Makeover

There are many creative storage ideas to make the most of your space when you’re working with a small laundry room. After all, you need to be able to maneuver around the machine and other items as well as easily access commonly used items.

Make the Most of Vertical Space

Get Creative with Cabinet Space

Combine Rooms

Mobile Storage

Make the Most of Vertical Space

There are several ways you can create storage along walls. You can add open shelves to neatly organize your laundry room supplies. Alternatively, you can have storage built into crevices. For example, if you have a little space next to the washer, consider adding a narrow rolling unit. This can be used to store laundry items or even serve as a laundry cart. A pegboard is another idea that gives you extra storage space without interfering with the opening of the washer lid.

Ironing boards take up quite a bit of room when in use and can be bulky even when stored away. It can be a bit of a hassle to deal with, especially if you need to use your ironing board quite often. One space-saving idea is to mount your ironing board within a small recess on the wall and add a cabinet door so that it’s more discreet. You can also do this with a folding table since counter space is limited in a small laundry room with a top loading washer.

A tension rod mounted between walls can have multiple uses in a laundry room. If you want to save on energy, you could use the rod to hang your clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer. It’s also a convenient spot to steam your clothes from. Additionally, you can use the rod for drying clothes as they come out of the washer or for hand-washed items.

Get Creative with Cabinet Space

The size and scope of your project greatly impact the time it takes to renovate your bathroom. In terms of size, if your bathroom is smaller then it will take less time to renovate, whereas if your bathroom is larger it will take more time. As for scope, if you’re doing a partial renovation, simply updating a couple fixtures, it will take less time than a complete renovation, which would be a full overhaul.

Combine Rooms

If your space is quite small, it’s a good idea to have multi-functional rooms to capitalize on the available space. A few ideas include combining your laundry room with a bathroom, mudroom, or sunroom.

Mobile Storage

Sometimes a laundry room closet might not be the most convenient place to store items you use often. One solution is to have a tiered rolling cart for those items. As a bonus, you can add a hook on the side and add a small ironing board. Another idea is to have wheeled hampers so that you can easily move and tuck the hamper around your small space as needed.

Laundry Room Ideas With Top Loading Washer

Laundry room top loader ideas are not just about making the space efficient. Style is also a consideration to make the place look beautiful and cohesive within your home. There are several ways you can showcase your style even in a small laundry room. Many of these ideas don’t require a laundry room overhaul – just enhancing the design of the room.

Open Shelves

Open shelves make use of vertical space for storage efficiency. However, they can also serve as an opportunity to showcase your style. You can use various wood colours or even paint the shelves. You can place items in beautiful storage baskets that fit the aesthetic you’re going for. You can use higher shelves for vases, potted plants, picture frames, and other creative items.

Add a Blackboard

If your laundry room gets a lot of traffic, consider adding a blackboard on the side of a cabinet for memos and reminders.

Incorporate Wallpaper

A simple laundry room makeover that can drastically transform the space is adding or changing wallpaper. You can wallpaper the whole room or just use it as an accent on one wall. There are also peel-and-stick options that are renter-friendly.

Play with Texture

Rather than using wallpaper, you can opt for accent tiles behind the washer. Another option is adding a tongue-and-groove accent wall. Add a pop of colour that matches your style to add extra visual interest. You could also use a fluted wall to cover your connection box.

Pay Attention to Lighting

The lighting in any room changes the feel of any room, so this is also true in your small laundry room. Brighter lights will make the room seem bigger and more open. Another aspect of lighting is the look of the lighting fixture itself. To add a more glamorous or quirky feel to your laundry room, you can add a chandelier that fits the vibe. For a minimalist or vintage look, you can opt for exposed filament bulbs.

Change the Hardware

It’s incredible what a difference the hardware can make to your room. Whether you’re going for a contemporary or timeless look, the hardware items you incorporate, such as faucets, cabinet and drawer handles, and rods, can blend in seamlessly or add an unexpected pop of interest, depending on your taste.

Call the Experts for Help With Your Laundry Room!

Considering how often you use your laundry room, especially when it is a versatile space, it ought to be a beautiful space you can take pride in. Our team here at Capital Bathroom Renovation can help you turn your laundry room into such a space. We operate across Ottawa, and our laundry room renovation services include design, storage and cabinetry, and power and plumbing work. 

Contact us today for a free consultation on your laundry room makeover.