How do you make a small laundry room practical?
You make a small laundry room practical by using the height cleverly and putting your washing machine and dryer at a comfortable working height. With a washing machine cabinet you save floor space, create extra storage and bend less. That way you get the most out of every square metre.
What to look for in a small laundry room
In a small laundry room it all comes down to smart choices. Think about how to use the room vertically and which setup suits your situation best. The main points:
Use the height: put your dryer on top of the washing machine with a stacked washer and dryer setup. This saves valuable floor space and brings the dryer to a comfortable working height.
Choose ergonomics: with a washing machine stand you put your washing machine at working height. You bend less and gain extra storage straight away in the drawers under the machine.
Think modular: start with one cabinet and extend later with storage cabinets or a second machine. Your laundry room grows with your needs.
Plan your connections: make sure there is enough room behind the cabinet for the water and power connections. Wastoren® washing machine cabinets have a 5 cm recess at the back of the shelf the machine stands on. With the wall brackets you also stand the cabinet 5 cm from the wall, giving you roughly 10 cm in total for pipes and connections.
Which setups fit in a small laundry room?
There are various ways to arrange your laundry room. Which setup works best depends on the space available and how you want to use the appliances:
Dryer on the washing machine
Benefit: saves floor space, dryer at a comfortable height
Suits: narrow rooms, storage rooms, small utility rooms
Raised washing machine
Benefit: less bending, storage in the drawers underneath
Suits: when you only have a washing machine, or the dryer stands elsewhere
Side-by-side setup
Benefit: two machines next to each other at working height
Suits: wider rooms, families with a lot of washing
How do you create extra storage?
In a small laundry room every centimetre counts. Smart storage keeps detergent, cleaning products and laundry supplies neatly to hand:
Drawers under the washing machine: a washing machine stand has roomy drawers for detergent, fabric softener and other things you need regularly.
Storage cabinets next to the washing machine: add storage cabinets to your setup for towels, spares or cleaning products. These cabinets have the same dimensions and line up seamlessly.
Use the wall: hang shelves or racks on the wall for things you use less often, such as ironing supplies or spare pegs.
What makes a setup safe and stable?
Safety and stability matter, especially when you place appliances at height. Wastoren® washing machine cabinets are designed with exactly that in mind:
Patented anti-tip device: every washing machine cabinet has an anti-tip device that stops the machine tipping over, including during the spin cycle.
Continuous base plate: the cabinet has a solid base plate that the washing machine stands on. That gives a stable footing and spreads the weight evenly.
Vibrations directed downwards: the cabinet-in-cabinet construction directs vibrations down through the cabinet. That keeps things stable and stops the cabinet moving.
Adjustable feet for levelling: adjustable feet let you level the cabinet exactly, which matters for how the washing machine runs and for limiting vibrations.
How do you choose the right setup?
The best setup depends on your situation. Ask yourself these questions:
How much floor space do you have? With little space, a stacked setup works particularly well. With more width, you can put the machines side by side.
Do you struggle with bending? Then choose a washing machine stand or a stacked setup, so both appliances stand at a comfortable height.
How much storage do you need? Add storage cabinets if you have a lot to put away, or choose a stand with drawers.
Do you want to extend later? Start with one cabinet and add a complete cabinet wall when you are ready.
Not sure which setup suits your laundry room best? Use the configurator to put together your ideal solution, or request personal advice. That way you can be confident you are making the right choice for your situation.