Laundry isn’t a favorite activity that many of us enjoy, however having a pretty space to work in definitely makes life easier. We’ve put together some genius hacks to decorate, wash, update your space and more!

1. “Wanted” laundry board

Creative way to keep all of those “missing” pairs in one spot! (More details: The House of Smiths)

2. Built-in laundry drying racks

This idea eliminates the need for bulky drying racks in a laundry room with limited space. (More details: Me and My DIY)

3. Build a retractable clothes line in one of your cupboards in the laundry room

This way, you can hang up smaller items right there and then and don’t have to display them for all neighbours to see in your garden. (More details: Just About Home)

4. Use pegboard to store and organize your supplies

(More details: The DIY Mommy)

5. Upside-down tilted shelf

Mount a wire shelf upside-down above your machines to make them easy to reach. (More details: Hold on to Your Hats Blog)

6. Add salt to your laundry

Adding a teaspoon of salt to your laundry will help preserve bright colors and reduce the yellowing of white clothing.

7. Pallet laundry basket dresser

This pallet laundry basket dresser is such a great space saving idea to keep all your laundry organized and get your clothes sorted. (Get the instructions at Ana White)

8. Turn an old ladder into a laundry drying rack

Just give it a coat of paint in your favorite color and hang it from the ceiling. (More details: Little Lucy Lu)