The short answer is yes. Door mounted ironing boards are available for all price ranges. What is the standard size of an over the door ironing board?

Ironing surface size: 51 x 121cm | Height: 76-91cm | Weight: 6.8 kg | Adjustable Yes | Iron rest: No - only available on the XL version What we like We think the Brabantia Titan is the best ironing board you can buy today due to its sturdy and robust frame, large surface area, adjustable height and ten-year guarantee.Iron rest - Does it have a rest suitable for your iron type? If you’re looking to use your ironing board with a larger steam generator iron, you’ll need to opt for larger, more sturdy boards that can accommodate the additional size and weight. As a general rule, the compact and tabletop models are only suitable for traditional steam irons.

When using an iron rest, you should also ensure it’s suitable for your iron type, with generator irons generally requiring a more sturdy frame due to the additional weight of the water tank. When it comes to keeping your work shirts crisp and the kids’ school uniform crease-free and presentable, it’s not just about having the best iron for your perusal - the ironing board you choose can make a big difference too.

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This Honey door foldable ironing board does not require any assembly and installs over any door of 1.5-inch. Ironing surface size: 124 x 45 cm | Height: 75-98 cm | Weight: 8.06kg | Adjustable: 75-98 cm | Iron rest: For steam irons up to 40 x 22 cm What we like Get an ironing pad. Barely takes up any space.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Spinnaret) Our verdict Steam generator irons are relatively large and bulky due to their integrated water tank, and as such, you’ll need to choose an ironing board with a strong iron rest that can accommodate their additional size and weight.

Whether it’s a convenient tabletop ironing board, a space-saving folding ironing board or an extra wide ironing board to make ironing even king-sized bed sheets a breeze, we’ve got options to suit every lifestyle and budget in our round-up of the best ironing boards in 2023. Best ironing boards at a glance It’s fair to say that many Mumsnet users avoid ironing wherever possible, with many having switched away from a traditional ironing board due to their size and substantial cost. If you fall firmly into the ‘ironing is a chore’ camp and plan to do it as infrequently as possible, these roll-out ironing mats make a great alternative - ideal for travel and last-minute touch-ups to school uniforms on photo day. Easy to adjust, this durable Brabantia ironing board offers a wide range of height settings to suit both petite and taller users. It’s also easy to open and close even for left-handers, who may find the fold of other ironing boards a little challenging to operate. We love the well-padded Thermo-Reflect cover, which reflects heat and steam from your iron rather than letting it escape and claims to help iron your clothes up to 33% faster than a traditional ironing board cover. I have had a Laurastar for the last 15 years and it looks like it will last a lifetime. Very solid, can take the weight of a steam generator iron and has a good opening mechanism. I replaced the cover after ten years when the old one started to wear through. They are very pricey. I had cheapo ones in the past and found the surface was a bit small and they felt flimsy with a steam generator iron. ” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter PerditaNitt) Our verdict

10. Best extra wide ironing board: Boardmann Extra Wide Ironing Board 

Ideal for smaller ironing sessions, this Lakeland mini ironing board is compact and convenient, with a hanging hook that allows it to be stashed out of sight inside your wardrobe when not in use. With so many ironing boards to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some things to consider when making the right choice for you and your family:

I have a lightweight space-saver ironing board from Lakeland. It's very lightweight and it and the iron live in my boiler cupboard come airing cupboard. They live on my upper shelf as well- so it's suitable to lift up and into/out of a tall cupboard. I iron a fair amount and have no problems; I fold duvet covers in half and anything else long I move along slightly as I iron it.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user MrsToothyBitch) If you are questioning the quality, you will be happy to know that the sturdiness and the durability is something that we found to be very impressive. Ironing surface size: 135 x 45cm | Height: 61 - 102 cm | Weight: 7.3kg | Adjustable height: Yes | Iron rest: Yes What we like Ironing surface size: 85 x 30cm | Height: 88cm | Weight: 2.4kg | Adjustable height: No | Iron rest: No What we like It has a fixed solid iron rest (not steam generator units) and there’s even a handy cord holder, conveniently keeping the board clear for simple, fuss-free use.Material - What material is the cover made from? Is it removable and washable? How easy are the covers to replace when required? The best ironing board covers are made from cotton, with a padded yet ventilated foam lining that allows steam generated from your iron to be drawn away from your clothing for more efficient and effective results. The primary and significant benefit of these hangers is to save space and organize your laundry room Are over the door ironing boards affordable? The hooks that attach the board to your door have scratch-resistant rubber tops to avoid damage to your doors.