Get A Laundry Room Glow-Up With A Hidden Ironing Board Mirror

Somehow laundry rooms are almost always too small to fit everything you need and too big to force organization. So they easily end up as the "stuff" room instead of a functional space to wash and dry your clothes. If you have room for it, the most logical place to keep your iron and ironing board is in the laundry room. That said, an ironing board is not the easiest item to store no matter where you put it. And if you have to struggle to get it out every time you find a wrinkle, chances are you may just resign your clothes to the same fate as the back of your hair: If you can't see it, it's not your problem. But thanks to some creative minds, there is a hack that allows you to add both an ironing board and a mirror to your laundry room without taking up additional space or turning to some DIY ironing board alternatives.

Instagram account @lifebyhampton posted a video detailing their hack of placing a foldable ironing board inside a wall-mounted mirror. They achieved this by installing a mounted ironing board inside the frame of a swing-open mirror — think oversized medicine cabinet — which then allows them to access the ironing board within seconds, and put it away just as quickly. Plus they used a stunning framed mirror that adds an additional practical function as well as a design element to the room. Since the ironing board is completely hidden from sight when not in use, this is also a great option for anyone who lives in a small space or does not have a laundry room. It would work excellently in a closet or bedroom as well without having to sacrifice any space. 

Though this will have a bit of a higher upfront cost than just getting an ironing board — or resigning yourself to no ironing board at all, you are investing not only in the appearance of your space but the functionality of it as well. If you want to re-create this hack in your own home, you will be happy to learn that most of the work is already done for you. You can actually buy the Ivation Wall-Mounted Ironing Board Cabinet with Mirror on Amazon for only $160. Plus it comes with the option of a right or left swinging door, so you can choose the option that works best for your space. 

This model is pretty plain, so if you wanted to add a bit of pizazz, you can add a frame to your mirror to make it more decorative. Though it may be difficult to locate a frame that is exactly the right size, you can always take apart and reconfigure a large antique frame to fit the size of your piece — or you could add some decorative trim and paint it to your desired color — both of these options can be pretty affordable, especially if you are able to get a frame for a discounted price at a Goodwill, Facebook Marketplace, or a successful perusal of your grandparent's attic.