Sorting laundry by color with help from a multibag hamper helps wash day go faster. The flip top on this one even serves as a folding table or, with a pad, functions as an ironing board. Housing an iron and a clothes rod on the side of the cabinet takes advantage of underutilized space. This rod folds down when not in use, but you might consider a retractable clothesline for its hardworking, space-saving qualities.

Storage Tip: Consider your growing clothing stash. If you didn’t already own the item, ask yourself whether you’d buy it now. Edit out the stuff that doesn’t make you feel your most stylish.

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