Here are great laundry sorter ideas to help you organize laundry in any space, from condo closets to spacious mudrooms. These functional laundry sorting systems make laundry day less painful and more efficient. Plus, many of these pretty baskets and hampers double as decor!
Why Laundry Sorting Is Worth It
Why bother sorting in advance? Not only does pre-sorted laundry make it easier to tackle multiple loads on a busy day, but you’re also less likely to ruin a favorite t-shirt or wool socks if you’ve already separated them from the crowd.
Your washer and dryer will also run more efficiently if you wash like with like. I’m often guilty of tossing my heavy jeans in with lighter t-shirts, but it’s better for your clothes and appliances to wash and dry sorted loads. These laundry sorter ideas should make it easier to plan ahead.
How This Post is Organized
I’ve sorted (ha) these hamper ideas by size and space needed to house them because that’s how we tend to shop for laundry baskets, carts, and bins. Some are fancy and decorative and others are more utilitarian, but I hope you’ll find inspiration in the collection below.
You’ll also notice that many of these laundry baskets and hampers are single-compartment. I’ve included them because you can just buy multiple and use them for lights and darks, or however you sort your laundry. The point is to find the best items for your particular space and make them work for you.
Laundry Sorter Ideas for Small Closets
For those living in smaller spaces, it can be tricky to keep your dirty laundry organized and out of sight. There’s just not a ton of room to house multiple hampers or a fancy multi-bin unit in a small closet. Here are some great ways to stash dirty laundry in a small space.
Let’s start with laundry bags that can hang on the back of a door or closet rail. Click through to see the prices at each retailer.
Here are a few smaller options to stash in a closet, if you have floor space. These are narrower laundry hampers might fit next to hanging clothes, depending on your closet setup.
Laundry Sorting Systems for Large Closets
If you’re lucky enough to have a spacious closet for your laundry hamper storage, here are some attractive and functional ideas to consider.
Most of these options are stylish and modern. These multi-taskers take up a bit more space, especially in multiples, but they will help you breeze through laundry day. Click through to see the prices at each retailer.
If you’re into woven textures, here is a range of gorgeous baskets that can double as laundry hampers. Some are truly intended for laundry, but others could hold blankets in a family room. I grabbed them for this roundup due to their shape and size.
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Stylish Laundry Hampers Out on Display
We currently keep our laundry hampers in our bedroom for convenience. For that reason, I love our two-section water hyacinth hamper because it looks like a decorative basket in the corner of the room.
I had trouble finding a similar model but here are two comparable versions. Click through to see the prices at each retailer.
These hampers all have lids, which is part of my criteria for a laundry basket or bin set out in a bedroom.
Plus, I’ve shared a selection of laundry hampers that double as furniture and look stylish in an open space, on display.
Multi-Functional Pieces for Laundry Rooms
For those who have a separate laundry room with space for a laundry sorter unit, here are some great pieces to organize your stash.
No need for the traditional, plain plastic basket, although these units look mighty convenient for sorting.
Some of these multi-functional sorters also have ironing boards, rails for hanging clothes, and additional shelves. These features make laundry easier to tackle and sort in one place. If you have the space, you might love some of these pieces.
Useful Laundry Sorter Accessories
In addition to these laundry sorting systems, you might want to update your routine with a few helpful accessories. We use mesh bags for wool socks and delicates in almost every load. I also pack one of these when we travel and wash laundry on the road.
These small mesh bags can hang on the side of a larger laundry hamper, for delicates and other smaller items.
In case you need a reminder not to burn down your house, here are a few small lint collectors to stick on the dryer (magnetic) or stash nearby.
I ordered this ball cap cage to try washing some of our well-worn baseball hats. I won’t mess with my husband’s precious hats (he collects minor league ball caps), but I would love to wash some of the kids’ grimy hats.
What’s Your Laundry Pro Tip?
If you’ve discovered something that makes laundry day easier, please share it below!
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