What should a laundry room look like?

Q: What should a laundry room look like?

A functional laundry room is practical, tidy and comfortably laid out. Placing your washing machine and dryer cleverly, creating enough storage and choosing an ergonomic working height makes doing the laundry considerably easier. Also make sure there is good ventilation, enough working space and a safe, steady setup. Curious how to lay out your laundry room to best effect? Then read our full tips and examples.

A well laid out laundry room combines functionality with comfort. It comes down to a logical layout in which you have to bend less, have enough working surface for folding, and store everything tidily. There is no fixed rule, but a practical laundry room makes doing the laundry more pleasant and saves time.

What to consider when laying out a laundry room

A well thought out laundry room starts with the right choices about appliances, storage and connections. Below you will find the main points to watch:

Positioning the washing machine and dryer: choose a setup that suits your room. You can place the appliances side by side or put a dryer on the washing machine to save floor space.
Working height and comfort: putting your washing machine at height in a washing machine cabinet means you have to bend less. That takes the strain off your back and makes loading and unloading more comfortable.
Storage: provide enough cabinet space for detergent, cleaning products and accessories. A complete cabinet wall creates order and keeps everything within reach.
Connections: make sure your tap, drain and electrics are in the right place so that everything fits behind the cabinet. It is important that the electrics always sit above the tap. Not possible? No problem, get in touch and we will help you further with tips.
Ventilation: good air circulation prevents damp problems. Ventilation grilles and enough room around the machines are essential.
Lighting: bright light helps when checking stains and sorting the laundry accurately.

Which setups are possible?

The ideal setup depends on the space available and your personal preference. Below you can see the most common options:

Side by side

Advantages: clear layout, both machines at the same height
Suits: spacious laundry rooms with enough width

Dryer on the washing machine

Advantages: saves floor space, a compact solution
Suits: smaller rooms, laundry corners

Washing machine raised

Advantages: less bending, ergonomic, extra storage under the cabinet
Suits: anyone who values comfort

A double setup

Advantages: both machines at working height, maximum comfort
Suits: large households, professional use

See the different options at washing machine cabinets or find out how to install a dryer on the washing machine.

What makes a laundry room practical and safe?

A well laid out laundry room goes beyond simply putting the appliances in place. Watch out for these practical details:

Stability and vibration: make sure the cabinet is completely level in both width and depth, and that your washing machine is level, because the cabinet itself is already level. On Washtower® washing machine cabinets, vibrations are directed down through the cabinet-in-cabinet construction, which provides stability and comfort.
Safety: every Washtower® washing machine cabinet has an anti-tip device as standard, including setups with a dryer on the washing machine. That prevents tipping and adds safety.
Connections: the cabinet has 5 cm of space for the connections. Not enough? Then you can place the cabinet about 5 centimetres from the wall using the supplied wall brackets, which creates roughly 10 centimetres for the water and power connections.
Room around the machines: ventilation grilles and enough space around the appliances provide good air circulation and prevent overheating.

How do you make the most of the space?

Even in a small laundry room you can use the available space cleverly:

Use the height: fit cabinets up to the ceiling for extra storage. Storage cabinets provide room for the vacuum cleaner, the ironing board and seasonal items.
Modular setups: thanks to our modular washing machine cabinets we can give you personal advice suited to your laundry room. With the configurator you put your ideal setup together easily.
A sorting system: use several laundry baskets or a cabinet with compartments to separate laundry by colour or temperature straight away.

Which style suits your laundry room?

The look of your laundry room adds to the pleasure of working there. Choose a style that suits you:

Clean and modern: white or light grey cabinets give a fresh, spacious feel.
Warm and natural: wooden cabinets in Natural oak or Walnut create a cosy atmosphere, ideal if you spend a lot of time in the laundry room.
Colour accents: a soft shade such as Sage green makes the room more personal.

What suits your situation?

Not sure which setup suits your laundry room best? Think about these questions:

How much space do you have? Measure the width, height and depth of your laundry room. Standard washing machines fit within a recess of 62.5 x 86.3 x 58.3 cm (W x H x D).
How often do you do the laundry? In large households a double setup with both machines raised can be the answer.
What matters to you? Comfort, saving space, or plenty of storage? Decide on your priorities and choose a setup to match.

Have a question, or would you like personal advice? Contact our customer service or simply put your ideal solution together using our online configurator. You can also request personal advice directly for a solution that fits your situation perfectly.