How Tall Should The Cabinet For The Washing Machine or Dryer Be?

Beyond measuring the dimensions of the appliances, you should also consider the available space in your property. Specifically, in the location in your home that offers the required utility connections.

As we’ve just touched upon, on each product listing, you can view details of each cupboard dimension size we stock on our website to guide you. 

Don’t worry, we have options to suit every property, whether you have lots of room to play with or are limited on space!

Washtower's basic cupboard (WSCS146(2)) has a height of 146.05 cm (57.5 inches). It increases the height of the machine to 60 cm (23.7 inches), and is designed to accommodate a standard washing machine or dryer. 

Washtower cabinets have a modular system format, which can also be seen when viewing any of our product listings. What this means is that you have plenty of choice over how you wish to arrange the cupboards, i.e. side-by-side or stacked.

Stacking machines on top of each other will require different cupboard dimensions compared with placing the machines side-by-side.

However, do be aware that when wanting to stack a dryer on top of the washing machine, it is not possible to raise the height of a dryer so it sits well above ground level. This is not feasible as it would make it more challenging to access the washing machine. 

Instead, cabinets such as our Slimline 3.1 would provide the most efficient use of space when wanting a double-height configuration of your appliances. Often rated as our ‘Best tall cupboard for washing machine and dryer’, it allows for safe and practical appliance stacking. Crucially, the washing machine is kept at ground level to be able to maintain access to the dryer above.

A side-by-side solution would allow for both the washer and dryer to be raised above the ground, rather than being stacked, and likewise, to avoid losing access to the dryer. This configuration can be seen by checking out our Original 2.1 cabinets. 

Finally, if your laundry room is generously sized, then you can make the most of the available space by opting for a full wall cabinet design. 

With a full cabinet wall, you can integrate lots of handy storage close to your laundry appliances. This can be useful for storing laundry detergents safely out of reach of children or pets. 

So, it’s time to take that tape measure out to see which of the above solutions would best suit your available space and overall needs! 

You might not have given your laundry room cabinet height much thought before. But just like other repetitive tasks you perform in your home like cooking or vacuuming, ergonomics make all the difference in how easy the laundry is to complete. 

When your washing machine and dryer are raised off the ground, this helps avoid awkward bending and twisting motions. Even if you currently don’t suffer from any ailments or impairments, having to get down to the floor to load and unload your machines can be a hassle. 

Therefore, ensuring your laundry cabinets offer a more comfortable working height is really important. Lifting your appliances off the ground can also future-proof your setup so that as you get older, you won’t suddenly find doing the laundry a very difficult and even potentially painful task to complete.

Now you’ve picked up some top design tips, all that’s left for you to do is begin your design. Simply head over to our online configurator to get started.

Here, you can customise the dimensions and features of the cupboard according to your specific needs. This includes the exact height, width, and depth to create a tailor-made solution that perfectly accommodates your washing machine or dryer.

For added inspiration, discover how others have utilised slimline cupboards to create functional and stylish laundry rooms. 

Need any help with all things cabinet heights for your washer or dryer, or Washtower products in general?

Please give us a call on 0330 818 3548 or send us an email at info@washtower.co.uk and our friendly team will be in touch.