How do you lay out a laundry room?

Q: How do you lay out a laundry room?

A practical laundry room starts with a smart layout. Put your washing machine and dryer at a comfortable working height, make sure there is enough storage, and allow for ventilation and safe connections. That does not just make doing the laundry easier, it also makes the most of the space you have. In the full article you will find handy tips and different setups for every laundry room.

You lay out a laundry room cleverly by putting your washing machine and dryer at working height in a washing machine cabinet. That way you bend less, create storage underneath and keep everything tidy. With the right layout, doing the laundry becomes more comfortable and safer, even in a small room.

What to consider when laying out your laundry room

A well laid out laundry room comes down to three things: comfort, safety and clever use of space. Putting your appliances at the right height avoids unnecessary bending. Thoughtful storage keeps detergent and clean laundry within reach. And thanks to our distinctive cabinet-in-cabinet construction, everything stands extremely steadily and safely, including during the spin cycle.

Which options are there for your laundry room?

Depending on the space you have, you choose a different setup:

Washing machine raised: put your washing machine in a washing machine stand and create room underneath for pull-out drawers with laundry baskets. This is the most comfortable solution.
Dryer on the washing machine: short of space? Then put the dryer on the washing machine in a tower. Both appliances stand safely in the cabinet with an anti-tip device.
Two appliances side by side: with a washer and dryer cabinet you place the washing machine and dryer next to each other at working height. Ideal if you have enough width.
A complete cabinet wall: combine washing machine cabinets with storage cabinets for a fully fitted laundry room. Put it together easily using the configurator.

How do you provide enough storage?

A tidy laundry room is nicer to work in. Consider these practical solutions:

Pull-out drawers under the washing machine: use the space under your raised washing machine for drawers with laundry baskets. That makes sorting whites, colours and darks easy.
Storage cabinets next to your washing machine: keep detergent, pegs and cleaning products tidily in a separate cabinet. That way everything stays neatly within reach.
A clever cabinet layout: make the most of the space in the storage cabinet by using extra shelves or a vertical divider to keep everything else ordered and easy to find.

What makes a laundry room safe and comfortable?

Wastoren® washing machine cabinets are designed with safety and ease of use as the starting point:

Anti-tip device: every washing machine cabinet has an anti-tip device that stops the machine from falling out of the cabinet, including with a dryer on the washing machine.
Continuous base plate: the washing machine always stands in the cabinet on a sturdy continuous base plate. This means the side panels do not rest against it but on top of it. That provides stability and directs vibrations down through the cabinet.
Distinctive cabinet-in-cabinet construction: this construction directs vibrations down through the cabinet and provides optimal stability, including during the spin cycle. The continuous base plate mentioned above contributes to this.
Adjustable feet: the adjustable feet let you level the cabinet, even on an uneven floor. That reduces vibration during the spin cycle.
Ventilation grilles: fitted as standard in every cabinet, so your appliances stay well ventilated and moisture can escape.
Room for connections: the cabinet has 5 cm of space at the back as standard and can be placed about 5 cm further from the wall with the wall brackets, leaving roughly 10 cm for the water and power connections.

What suits your situation?

A small laundry room

Best solution: dryer on the washing machine in a tower
Benefit: maximum space saving, both appliances raised

Just a washing machine

Best solution: washing machine stand with drawers
Benefit: the most comfort, plenty of storage underneath

Enough width

Best solution: washer and dryer cabinet side by side
Benefit: both appliances easy to reach

Fitting out the laundry room completely

Best solution: a complete cabinet wall
Benefit: maximum storage, put together modularly

How do you start laying out your laundry room?

Start by measuring your room. Standard washing machines fit within the fixed recess of 62.5 x 86.3 x 58.3 cm (width x height x depth). Measure the width, height and depth of your laundry room and work out which setup fits best.

Also think about:

Where the connections are: make sure the water and power connections stay accessible and sit at the right height. The cabinet provides room behind the machine for hoses and cables.
How much storage you need: combine washing machine cabinets with storage cabinets for a fully fitted laundry room.
Whether you want to dry laundry in the room: provide enough ventilation and, if needed, a drying rack or somewhere to hang things.
Lighting: make sure the light is bright so you can see stains clearly and work comfortably.

Practical tips for a tidy laundry room

Sort as you go: use our handy insert for laundry baskets, or choose the insert with a door with two openings so you can drop dirty laundry straight in, already separated.
Keep detergent tidy: put bottles and packs in a storage cabinet so your working surface stays clear.
Make sure the floor is stable: you can place the cabinet on virtually any floor, from concrete to laminate. Always level the cabinet using the adjustable feet.

Have a question, or would you like personal advice? Contact our customer service or simply put your ideal solution together using our online configurator.