How to Build a Laundry Shelf

Laundry rooms are essential spaces in the house these days. While many are equipped with an area for the washer and dryer, some do not have room for a folding station, where you can fold all of that cleaned laundry.

In this case, build a removeable laundry-folding shelf that can make your laundry time easier. Here's how.

1. If you have a front-loading dryer or washer, you can create the shelf so a portion rests on the appliance and then can be attached to a wall or free-standing supports.

2. Measure the space you have and cut a piece of plywood or particle board to those specifications. A hardware store or home center can even cut the wood on premises if you don't have the tools or the space to do so.

3. Attach 2x4 wood to the wall with screws to serve as a shelf support in the area where the shelf won't rest on the washer or dryer. If you don't have a wall nearby, you can erect a wood frame that will support the shelf and attach the frame to the floor for stability.

4. Paint any exposed wood, if desired.

5. Cover your plywood shelf with a decorative vinyl fabric or tablecloth by using a staple gun.

6. Place the shelf on the supports and the appliance and test for stability.

7. Use the shelf as needed for folding clothes.

8. If you need to remove the shelf for any reason, it's easily taken down and stored.

9. While you're building shelving, place a small shelf above the laundry station to hold detergent, dryer sheets, etc.