When planning the layout of the room, you must consider where your appliances will be positioned. Utility rooms, sculleries, and kitchens are some of the most commonly selected spaces while some homeowners will house their washing machine and dryer in their attached garage. Whichever room you select, it’s important that they are positioned on a wall that will provide easy access to the home’s plumbing lines.

The washing machine cupboard will need to fit the space while it should also be large enough for the appliance itself. When considering the depth of the cupboard, you’ll also need to ensure that there is enough space for attaching the hose to the mains supply. When the width isn’t large enough for two units, you can save floor space with a ceiling-to-floor stackable cupboard for your washing machine and dryer appliances. 

If looking for utility room cupboards that allow you to stack the two appliances, remember that your dryer should go on top.

An eye-catching washing machine cupboard is one thing, but it also needs to suit the rest of the room. For starters, you will need to check that the colour of the cupboard doors and frames works well with the rest of the kitchen or laundry room. While most homeowners opt to match their appliance cupboards to other cupboards in the room, it is possible to seek a contrast too. As well as the colour, you’ll need to consider the finish.

The modular cupboard will look particularly great in a room that incorporates the contemporary or modern aesthetic, especially if this extends to other rooms. A washing machine lasts around 13 years, which is roughly the life cycle of a kitchen remodel. So, getting this right should mean that your kitchen or utility room will look amazing until it’s time for another renovation in over a decade’s time.

While function and practicality cannot be compromised for a second, the importance of a visually-pleasing unit is clear. Do not underestimate it.