A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING. Your laundry may be filled with detergent bottles, dirty clothes and a half-full lint tray. Can the laundry room be saved? Absolutely! Lighten the load with easy, simple storage solutions that make laundry tasks a breeze.

Storing. Keep laundry supplies within easy reach. Buy a roll-out caddy to fit between your washer and dryer. Or hang shelves at eye level, then line up your laundry supplies in the order in which you use them. For a high-end look, use furniture-grade cupboards. If you’re a fan of country style, install open shelves covered by a pretty curtain.

Sorting. Use decorative baskets, boxes, bins or special laundry sorters to organize whites, colors and hand-washables. Add extras for dry cleaning, clothes to give away and items that need mending.

Hanging. Suspend a wall-to-wall rod or use a laundry center on wheels to hang clothes from the dryer, cutting down on ironing.

Folding. A flat surface is essential for everything from treating stains to stacking clean T-shirts. Install a fold-down table on the wall to save space.

Ironing. For pieces that need a touch-up, install a wall-mounted ironing board. Some models accommodate a hot iron, saving you cool-down time.

Steaming. Roll a commercial quality steamer into the corner, or buy a hand-held version to store in a cupboard.

Organizing. Buy canisters, boxes or baskets for clothespins, safety pins, sewing supplies and other small items. Use a bulletin board for care labels, stain charts and wayward socks.