9 Efficient Laundry Rooms in Compact Spaces
See how to get an efficient and attractive washer-dryer setup by tucking it in a closet or a multipurpose room
A spacious dedicated laundry room has a certain appeal, to be sure. But with closet-size laundry stations trending in 2019, designers and homeowners are coming around to the fact that a lot can be done in a surprisingly compact space – freeing up more square footage for other uses. Take a gander at these 9 little-but-hardworking laundry rooms and then tell us whether you could see any of these setups working well in your home.
2. Laundry bar
Who says you have to hide the laundry? In this sleek space by McCarthy Homes, the washer and dryer are tucked below a counter and sink located just off the kitchen. The countertop can be used to fold clothes on washday and can easily stand in as a wet bar during a party.
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Who says you have to hide the laundry? In this sleek space by McCarthy Homes, the washer and dryer are tucked below a counter and sink located just off the kitchen. The countertop can be used to fold clothes on washday and can easily stand in as a wet bar during a party.
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3. Modern style
If you count yourself among the legions of barn door fans, consider adding one of these mainstays of modern style to your laundry station.
In this space by Caitlin Jones Design, a sliding barn door opens to reveal a side-by-side washer and dryer topped with a counter for folding, a sleek grey hexagon-tile backsplash and ample shelving.
If you count yourself among the legions of barn door fans, consider adding one of these mainstays of modern style to your laundry station.
In this space by Caitlin Jones Design, a sliding barn door opens to reveal a side-by-side washer and dryer topped with a counter for folding, a sleek grey hexagon-tile backsplash and ample shelving.
4. Industrial appeal
Haven Builders installed a functional garage-style door in front of this compact laundry zone for a unique industrial take on the laundry room. Lift the door to reveal the space, lower it to conceal – either way it’s sure to make a statement.
Haven Builders installed a functional garage-style door in front of this compact laundry zone for a unique industrial take on the laundry room. Lift the door to reveal the space, lower it to conceal – either way it’s sure to make a statement.
5. Craft room combo
A counter placed atop the washer and dryer can make a standing-height surface that works for more than folding clothes. Positioned in a craft corner, this laundry setup from California Closets of Tennessee provides room for folding when needed but also can be used to spread out big projects.
Tip: If the crafts you enjoy tend to get messy, cover the folding surface before you begin so that you don’t end up with glue on your freshly folded towels!
A counter placed atop the washer and dryer can make a standing-height surface that works for more than folding clothes. Positioned in a craft corner, this laundry setup from California Closets of Tennessee provides room for folding when needed but also can be used to spread out big projects.
Tip: If the crafts you enjoy tend to get messy, cover the folding surface before you begin so that you don’t end up with glue on your freshly folded towels!
6. Double-duty pantry
With a laundry station in the pantry, it’s easy to toss in a load of laundry while tackling kitchen chores. In this space by Whitten Architects, the washer and dryer are tucked below the counter in a butler’s pantry just off the kitchen.
With a laundry station in the pantry, it’s easy to toss in a load of laundry while tackling kitchen chores. In this space by Whitten Architects, the washer and dryer are tucked below the counter in a butler’s pantry just off the kitchen.
7. Custom cabinets
For a laundry station with a polished classic feel, get inspired by this space from Studio McGee. Fitted into custom cabinetry, this stacked washer and dryer take up little space, yet the set is surrounded by plenty of built-in storage.
Check out ways in which built-in storage can transform rooms
For a laundry station with a polished classic feel, get inspired by this space from Studio McGee. Fitted into custom cabinetry, this stacked washer and dryer take up little space, yet the set is surrounded by plenty of built-in storage.
Check out ways in which built-in storage can transform rooms
8. Dressing room helper
It makes a lot of sense to keep the laundry near the bulk of your wardrobe – it’s easier to toss in a load and quicker to put clean clothes where they belong. In this walk-in closet, interior designer Sigmar designed a washing machine and drying cabinet fitted with custom doors that allow for ventilation.
It makes a lot of sense to keep the laundry near the bulk of your wardrobe – it’s easier to toss in a load and quicker to put clean clothes where they belong. In this walk-in closet, interior designer Sigmar designed a washing machine and drying cabinet fitted with custom doors that allow for ventilation.
9. White and wood
Sometimes simple is best. In this laundry closet from Concept to Design, the side-by-side washer and dryer are topped with a chunky wood counter for folding and upper cabinets for supply storage.
Read more:
Wash Away Your Woes: 8 Laundry Room Design Basics
How to Create an Efficient Laundry System in a Small Space
Tell us:
Which laundry station is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
Sometimes simple is best. In this laundry closet from Concept to Design, the side-by-side washer and dryer are topped with a chunky wood counter for folding and upper cabinets for supply storage.
Read more:
Wash Away Your Woes: 8 Laundry Room Design Basics
How to Create an Efficient Laundry System in a Small Space
Tell us:
Which laundry station is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
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Stacked sliding frosted-glass doors hide a fun surprise in this basement closet by Jackson Design Build – crisp geometric wallpaper and a fully functioning laundry zone. The doors slide into the wall, opening up the space to reveal a wallpapered laundry zone complete with petite sink, laundry sorter, drying rack and shelving.