Space for a washing machine and tumble dryer

While most kitchens are designed to allow for 1 or 2 appliances such as a washing machine or dishwasher, there are kitchens that could do with the extra cupboard space for storage and a washing machine, tumble dryer can be relocated to another area.

 

A washer and dryer, elevated for easier accessibility, reside in a former closet. Shelves hang on the inside of the flush hollow-core doors, which are stiff enough to take the extra weight. Faux frames applied to the outside of the doors give them the frame-and-panel look of the original doors.

This is a practical way to make use of an awkward space that is close enough to the kitchen or bathroom to allow access to existing plumbing, or that won't cost a fortune to plumb into the system.

If you are contemplating this type of arrangement to give yourself more kitchen storage, be sure to vent the dryer outdoors to prevent moisture build up and condensation. You can buy flexible ventilation pipes that can easily be fitted to a tumble dryer for this purpose.

Another great way to free up space in a tiny kitchen is to stack the tumble dryer on top of the washing machine.

A tumble dryer is a fairly light appliance and you can buy stackable appliances, or make sure that the appliances are secure and mount them behind doors in a fitted kitchen. In this way you take up height but give yourself more cupboard storage space down below. Plus, this idea can work in a kitchen or bathroom area.

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