The Laundry Room and Craft Room have a lot of potential for being organized.
It’s just a matter of finding the right organizational system to suit your needs. The key is to find something that suits you because it will be much more likely to work in the long run if it’s an organizing system that makes sense for you instead of something someone else wants you to use. The vision for the laundry room and craft room lies in the following ideas:
It should be a place where everything necessary for the current task is available.
The craft room can have supplies all stored on shelves or countertops, but some items that are only used from time to time may need to be stored in a closet where they won’t get in the way of your day-to-day tasks.
The craft room should have a place to store finished work.
This could be anything from a file folder, binder, accordion file, or even construction paper envelope in which you can store the finished crafts. It doesn’t matter what you use as long as it works for you and your family.
Organize according to the frequency of use.
The most used craft supplies should be the easiest to get a hold of while some items that you use infrequently will need to be stored in a closet or some other storage container where they won’t get in the way every day.
Do not store craft supplies for more than one child’s usage at a time, otherwise, things can become confusing.
You will need to store supplies for each child’s craft separately. They may also have slightly different organizational needs so storing things together can get confusing.
Keep work surfaces clear so crafting is easy and enjoyable.
There should be nothing on your work surface at all times except what you are working on currently. If you are planning to paint, construction paper, pencils, and crayons should be on the table in front of you. If you are sewing, scissors, needles, and thread should be within reach.
The Laundry Room can utilize shelves or countertops depending on what your needs are for that room. When organizing this space it is important to be able to see what you have stored.
The laundry room and craft room can both be organized in a way that makes sense for you. It’s important to find an organizing system that you will actually use so that your spaces are functional and helpful instead of frustrating. Utilize the tips we’ve given you in order to create a vision for your perfect space, then get started on making it a reality!
