A laundry hamper is an essential part of any organized home. Today's laundry hampers come in a wide variety of different types with some including multiple compartments and bags and others limited to one. An important step in picking a laundry hamper is selecting a style that matches your home. One of the most popular being contemporary or modern laundry hampers. They also come in wide range of sizes ranging from 20" or less laundry hampers to laundry hampers with a height of 30" or more.