Clever Ways To Organise A Small Laundry Space

A laundry corner does not need a lot of room to work well. With the right shelving, boxes and a few clever fittings, even a small nook in a bathroom or utility cupboard can become a space that is easy for the whole family to use.

Make a small nook work harder

A laundry area tucked into a bathroom or narrow cupboard can still handle washing, drying and folding, provided the layout is thought through. Keeping pegs and low shelves within a child's reach turns laundry into something the whole family can share, rather than a chore done behind a closed door. Adding a hanging rail above or beside the machine means clothes can dry on their hangers, which cuts down on ironing and makes good use of vertical space that would otherwise sit empty. In a typical Maltese apartment or townhouse, where a utility corner often has to share space with a bathroom, this kind of flexible thinking makes a real difference.

JÄLL drying rack, in/outdoor, white, 79x40 cmMULIG drying rack, in/outdoor, white, 173x57 cmMULIG clothes bar, white, 60-90 cmFROST drying rack, in/outdoor, white, 134x59 cmANTONIUS drying rack, white, 77x40-49 cmPRESSA hanging dryer 16 clothes pegs, green, 40 cm

Shop Drying racks

Keep washing day supplies easy to see

Clear storage takes the guesswork out of laundry. Transparent boxes let you spot what is inside at a glance, so there is no need to open every lid to find the stain remover or the spare pegs, and they help a small shelf feel less cluttered because the eye can see straight through them. Detergents and other chemicals are best kept on a high shelf, well away from small hands, while fiddly items such as pins, clips and sewing bits are easier to manage in smaller jars and pots rather than loose in a drawer. It is a simple system that keeps a compact space feeling orderly rather than chaotic.

PÄRKLA storage case, 55x49x19 cmSAMLA box with lid, transparent, 57x39x28 cm/45 lKNAGGLIG box, pine, 46x31x25 cmSAMLA box, transparent, 56x39x28 cm/45 lSAMLA box, transparent, 78x56x43 cm/130 lKNAGGLIG box, pine, 23x31x15 cm

Shop IKEA Storage boxes

Fit more function into a narrow wall

A pegboard such as IKEA's SKÅDIS pegboard combination is a practical answer for a laundry spot with barely any floor space to spare. It takes up almost no room yet holds hooks, containers and small shelves that can be rearranged as needs change, which suits the way laundry habits shift over the years. A deep shelf fixed above the washing machine does double duty too, giving a flat surface for folding fresh laundry as well as somewhere to store boxes and jars. These are details that translate well to Malta and Gozo, where utility corners are often carved out of whatever space a home can spare.

SKÅDIS pegboard combinationSKÅDIS clip, white, 2x8 cm, 2 packSKÅDIS container, white, 7.5x8x9 cmSKÅDIS storage basket, set of 3, whiteSKÅDIS pegboard, black, 76x56 cmSKÅDIS 7-piece accessories set, white

Shop IKEA Skådis

Small adjustments like these can turn an awkward corner into a laundry space that actually works, and Maltashopper can arrange delivery to your home in Malta or Gozo.

More laundry ideas