Some ideas on our list are straightforward DIYs ... then take full advantage of your laundry room walls. You can do so by adding shelves that reach all the way to the ceiling.

Whether you’re working with a large laundry room or a closet space converted to washing station, where you do laundry can ...

You can also add some fun artwork to the walls of your laundry room. This funny laundry schedule print, or the missing sock print, are just some of the laundry-themed metal posters available.

But the exact price will all depend on the size of the room and the materials you choose. Other utility room money saving ideas ... wall to hang pots, utensils and the broom instead of built-in units.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Laundry and mud rooms are combining in contemporary homes for wellness ...