Laundry Room Layouts

Laundry Room Layouts

Description
Description

Laundry rooms are utility rooms designed for washing clothing with adequate space for laundry machines and additional ancillary spaces for laundry storage and organization. Typically found in households, laundry rooms are often equipped with a washing machine and clothes dryer commonly arranged either side-by-side or stacked with the dryer on top of the washing machine. Depending on the layout and the available floor area, laundry rooms commonly include an additional sink, ironing board, storage cabinets, and countertops for folding clean clothing.

History
History

Laundry room layouts have followed a fascinating trajectory. In earlier times, laundry was done in outdoor communal spaces or riverbanks. The invention of the washboard in the 19th century moved laundry indoors. With the 20th century's advent of electric washing machines, dedicated laundry rooms emerged, initially in basements. Later, laundry rooms migrated to more convenient locations, like the main or upper floors. Today's laundry rooms are highly functional, often including ironing and folding areas, storage, and sometimes even pet-washing stations.

Future
Future

Laundry rooms are becoming multifunctional spaces, blending utility with aesthetics. Smart technology is integrating into machines, making washing more efficient and environmentally friendly. As homes shrink in urban areas, optimizing space is crucial; hence, stackable units and foldable workstations are on the rise. Sustainable materials are favored, addressing environmental concerns. Designing for accessibility, accommodating different abilities and ages, is essential, ensuring everyone can navigate the space with ease.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What factors should be considered when designing a laundry room layout?

The laundry should be designed in consideration to the amount of space needed to hold a number of various items, for completing tasks, and for that amount of needed space to increase when the cycle of cleaning is in rotation. These items include: the washer/dryer units as mentioned, a countertop, clothes, baskets, cleaning supplies, an ironing board, and more. Appropriate lighting and ventilation should be considered as well.

Where is the best place to locate a laundry room sink?

The best place to locate a laundry room sink is dependent on the preference of the user, but the washer/dryer unit along with the sink are often found in a row with the sink positioned closest to the door. If part of a counter, it is best for the sink to be installed on either the left or right rather than the center to increase countertop space for folding.

How do you design a small laundry room?

It is important to make efficient use of the available space when designing a small laundry room. Shelving for storage can be wall-mounted and drying racks can hang down from the ceiling. If not enough or any surface/counter space, a fold up folding station can be installed. Pedestal drawers can be positioned under washer/dryer units and more storage can be placed on the back of the door.

Layouts

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8’ | 2.44 m
10’ | 3.05 m
6’ | 1.83 m
60 ft2 | 5.57 m2
Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Four Unit
244.000
305.000
183.000
5.57
205
GUIDE
3D
Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Four Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
7’6” | 2.29 m
6’ | 1.83 m
45 ft2 | 4.18 m2
Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Three Unit
244.000
229.000
183.000
4.18
205
GUIDE
3D
Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Three Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
5’ | 1.52 m
6’ | 1.83 m
30 ft2 | 2.79 m2
Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Two Unit
244.000
152.000
183.000
2.79
205
GUIDE
3D
Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Two Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
10’ | 3.05 m
8’ | 2.44 m
80 ft2 | 7.43 m2
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Four Unit
244.000
305.000
244.000
7.43
205
GUIDE
3D
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Four Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
7’6” | 2.29 m
8’ | 2.44 m
60 ft2 | 5.57 m2
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Three Unit
244.000
229.000
244.000
5.57
205
GUIDE
3D
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Three Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
5’ | 1.52 m
8’ | 2.44 m
40 ft2 | 3.72 m2
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Two Unit
244.000
152.000
244.000
3.72
205
GUIDE
3D
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Two Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
10’ | 3.05 m
6’ | 1.83 m
60 ft2 | 5.57 m2
L-Shape Laundry Room - Four Unit
244.000
305.000
183.000
5.57
265
GUIDE
3D
L-Shape Laundry Room - Four Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
7’6” | 2.29 m
6’ | 1.83 m
45 ft2 | 4.18 m2
L-Shape Laundry Room - Three Unit
244.000
229.000
183.000
4.18
265
GUIDE
3D
L-Shape Laundry Room - Three Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
10’ | 3.05 m
36” | 91 cm
30 ft2 | 2.79 m2
Laundry Closet - Four Unit
244.000
305.000
91.000
2.79
3700
GUIDE
3D
Laundry Closet - Four Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
36”-42” | 91-107 cm
36” | 91 cm
10.5 ft2 | .98 m2
Laundry Closet - One Unit
244.000
107.000
91.000
0.98
3700
GUIDE
3D
Laundry Closet - One Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
7’6” | 2.29 m
36” | 91 cm
22.5 ft2 | 2.09 m2
Laundry Closet - Three Unit
244.000
229.000
91.000
2.09
3700
GUIDE
3D
Laundry Closet - Three Unit
8’ | 2.44 m
5’ | 1.52 m
36” | 91 cm
15 ft2 | 1.39 m2
Laundry Closet - Two Unit
244.000
152.000
91.000
1.39
3700
GUIDE
3D
Laundry Closet - Two Unit
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Two Unit Layout

The Galley Two Row (Two Unit) Laundry Room features a washer and dryer on one row and the other row, cabinets, beaded inset cabinets, and granite countertops. This layout makes it look squeezed, so to find space for folding and drying, you can stack the dryer on top of the washer.

The Galley Two Row Laundry Room (2 Unit) layout has a typical width of 5’ (1.52 m) and depth of 8’ (2.44 m) for an overall area of 40 ft2 (3.72 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

Plan and elevation drawings of a Two Row Galley laundry room with Two Units measuring widths, heights, and depths
The Galley Two Row (Two Unit) Laundry Room features a washer and dryer on one row and the other row, cabinets, beaded inset cabinets, and granite countertops. This layout makes it look squeezed, so to find space for folding and drying, you can stack the dryer on top of the washer.

The Galley Two Row Laundry Room (2 Unit) layout has a typical width of 5’ (1.52 m) and depth of 8’ (2.44 m) for an overall area of 40 ft2 (3.72 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

Plan and elevation drawings of a Two Row Galley laundry room with Two Units measuring widths, heights, and depths
Galley Two Row Laundry Room - Two Unit Layout
Height:
8’ | 2.44 m
Width:
5’ | 1.52 m
Length:
Depth:
8’ | 2.44 m
Weight:
Area:
40 ft2 | 3.72 m2

Work Zone Width: 36” | 91 cm
Counter Height: 42” | 107 cm
Counter Depth: 24” | 61 cm
Cabinet Height: 24” | 61 cm

Drawings include:
Galley Two Row - Two Unit Laundry Room plan, elevation

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Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Three Unit Layout

The design of the Galley Single Row (Three Unit) Laundry Room may require you don’t stack the dryer on top of the washer, as you would want to use the entire idle wall space for your white cabinets and inserters. That means the washer and dryer will be set close together on the floor while the folding and drying area combined into a single space.

The Galley Single Row Laundry Room (3 Unit) layout has a typical width of 7’6” (2.29 m) and depth of 6’ (1.83 m) for an overall area of 45 ft2 (4.18 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

Dimensioned layout of a Single Row Galley Three Unit laundry room with measurements
The design of the Galley Single Row (Three Unit) Laundry Room may require you don’t stack the dryer on top of the washer, as you would want to use the entire idle wall space for your white cabinets and inserters. That means the washer and dryer will be set close together on the floor.

The Galley Single Row Laundry Room (3 Unit) layout has a typical width of 7’6” (2.29 m) and depth of 6’ (1.83 m) for an overall area of 45 ft2 (4.18 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

Dimensioned layout of a Single Row Galley Three Unit laundry room with measurements
Galley Single Row Laundry Room - Three Unit Layout
Height:
8’ | 2.44 m
Width:
7’6” | 2.29 m
Length:
Depth:
6’ | 1.83 m
Weight:
Area:
45 ft2 | 4.18 m2

Work Zone Width: 36” | 91 cm
Counter Height: 42” | 107 cm
Counter Depth: 24” | 61 cm
Cabinet Height: 24” | 61 cm

Drawings include:
Galley Single Row - Three Unit Laundry Room plan, elevation

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L-Shape Laundry Room - Three Unit Layout
Dimensioned drawing of an L-Shape Three Unit laundry room layout measuring overall floor area and clearances

For the L-Shape (Three Unit) Laundry Room, you may have to stack the dryer on top of the washer to have plenty of space for folding and drying. To make it look complete, add a drying rack in between or at the far end where you can put your laundry loads before drying or washing.

The L-Shape Laundry Room (3 Unit) layout has a typical width of 7’6” (2.29 m) and depth of 6’ (1.83 m) for an overall area of 45 ft2 (4.18 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

For the L-Shape (Three Unit) Laundry Room, you may have to stack the dryer on top of the washer to have plenty of space for folding and drying. To make it look complete, add a drying rack in between or at the far end where you can put your laundry loads before drying or washing.

The L-Shape Laundry Room (3 Unit) layout has a typical width of 7’6” (2.29 m) and depth of 6’ (1.83 m) for an overall area of 45 ft2 (4.18 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

L-Shape Laundry Room - Three Unit Layout
Height:
8’ | 2.44 m
Width:
7’6” | 2.29 m
Length:
Depth:
6’ | 1.83 m
Weight:
Area:
45 ft2 | 4.18 m2

Work Zone Width: 36” | 91 cm
Counter Height: 42” | 107 cm
Counter Depth: 24” | 61 cm
Cabinet Height: 24” | 61 cm

Drawings include:
L-Shape Three Unit Laundry Room

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Laundry Closet - Three Unit Layout

The Laundry Closet (Three Unit) features a washer and dryer set close together and also close to the drying and folding unit, combined into one unit. A partition divides the washing and drying area, while the open top features closets, inserters, and shelves added for storage.

The Laundry Closet (3 Unit) layout has a typical width of 7’6” (2.29 m) and depth of 36” (91 cm) for an overall area of 22.5 ft2 (2.09 m2). A counter height of 42” (107 cm) is commonly used.

Dimensioned drawings of a Three Unit laundry closet layout with measurements for heights, widths, and depths
The Laundry Closet (Three Unit) features a washer and dryer set close together and also close to the drying and folding unit, combined into one unit. A partition divides the washing and drying area, while the open top features closets, inserters, and shelves added for storage.

The Laundry Closet (3 Unit) layout has a typical width of 7’6” (2.29 m) and depth of 36” (91 cm) for an overall area of 22.5 ft2 (2.09 m2). A counter height of 42” (107 cm) is commonly used.

Dimensioned drawings of a Three Unit laundry closet layout with measurements for heights, widths, and depths
Laundry Closet - Three Unit Layout
Height:
8’ | 2.44 m
Width:
7’6” | 2.29 m
Length:
Depth:
36” | 91 cm
Weight:
Area:
22.5 ft2 | 2.09 m2

Counter Height: 42” | 107 cm
Counter Depth: 24” | 61 cm
Cabinet Height: 24” | 61 cm

Drawings include:
Laundry Closet - Three Unit plan, elevation

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L-Shape Laundry Room - Four Unit Layout

The L-Shape (Four Unit) Laundry Room is ideal for large spaces. The layout has a washer and dryer positioned close to one another on one side. In between is a sink, and on the other end, there is space left for folding and storage. This space can also accommodate cupboards and other items like iron boards.

The L-Shape Laundry Room (4 Unit) layout has a typical width of 10’ (3.05 m) and depth of 6’ (1.83 m) for an overall area of 60 ft2 (5.57 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

Plan view drawing of a laundry room L-Shape Four Unit layout with dimensions and clearances
The L-Shape (Four Unit) Laundry Room is ideal for large spaces. The layout has a washer and dryer positioned close to one another on one side. In between is a sink, and on the other end, there is space left for folding and storage.

The L-Shape Laundry Room (4 Unit) layout has a typical width of 10’ (3.05 m) and depth of 6’ (1.83 m) for an overall area of 60 ft2 (5.57 m2). A countertop height of 42” (107 cm) with a minimum work zone width of 36” (91 cm) is often used.

Plan view drawing of a laundry room L-Shape Four Unit layout with dimensions and clearances
L-Shape Laundry Room - Four Unit Layout
Height:
8’ | 2.44 m
Width:
10’ | 3.05 m
Length:
Depth:
6’ | 1.83 m
Weight:
Area:
60 ft2 | 5.57 m2

Work Zone Width: 36” | 91 cm
Counter Height: 42” | 107 cm
Counter Depth: 24” | 61 cm
Cabinet Height: 24” | 61 cm

Drawings include:
L-Shape Four Unit Laundry Room plan

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