Laundry rooms are usually relatively small, so the layout is important to ensure practicality. In a 5′ x 7′ laundry room, there is a range of ways you can install appliances and storage solutions to maximize functionality.
Side-by-side Vanity and Laundry
This small laundry room has utilized the compact space by positioning a washer and dryer next to each other, alongside a rustic vanity unit where you could pre-rinse stains from clothing.
The addition of a shelf in between the wall cabinets and the washer and dryer has created more storage, which is essential in a laundry room for keeping the space neat, tidy, and functional. By using shallow wall cabinets, the window has not been impeded, ensuring the compact space remains bright and airy.
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L-Shaped Laundry Layout
This 5-foot by 7-foot laundry room has used an L-shaped layout to make the best use of the space. The washer and dryer are side by side along one wall, with wall cabinets above for storing cleaning products and laundry accessories.
The back wall is occupied by a base cabinet and countertop which has been left open to one side, and wheeled laundry baskets positioned beneath it. This laundry room lacks a sink or vanity unit, however, this could be installed alongside the washer and dryer if needed.
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Built-in Modern Laundry Room
This modern laundry room comprises a washing machine, vanity unit, and custom cabinets built in around the appliances to maximize storage space.
Despite being a small room with no windows, the space feels bright and open thanks to the glass panel in the door, which allows light to flood into the room. The neutral, pale color of the cabinets also helps to brighten up this room and create a modern, contemporary vibe.
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Custom Units in Narrow Laundry Room
This 5 by 7 laundry room has a potentially awkward shape due to the jutting-out wall in one corner of the space, however, by using custom cabinets that have been sized to exactly fit in the gap, this laundry room offers maximum storage and usability.
The washer and dryer are fitted alongside each other on one wall, next to a set of double base cabinets, which keeps plenty of space open for a person to be able to walk the length of the room.
There is a sink installed in the base cabinets on the far wall, which improves the functionality of the space while retaining as much storage as possible. The addition of wall cabinets creates more storage options, so the user of this laundry room won’t be short of options for places to keep their cleaning products.
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Long Laundry Room with Wall Brackets
This long and narrow laundry room has installed all of the cabinets and appliances along one wall to ensure maximum functionality. The laundry basket has been cleverly tucked beneath the window where it won’t impede the space or block the light.
Metal wall brackets installed at head height are a great solution for improving storage on a low budget, and they can be kept looking neat and tidy with the use of cardboard or wicker baskets instead of having cleaning products in full view.
Fitting the sink next to the washer and dryer makes the most sense from an installation point of view because the plumbing pipes will be conveniently located close to each other, and it also increases the functionality of the laundry room for the homeowners.
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Laundry and Boot Room Layout
This laundry room doubles up as a boot room, with storage for shoes as well as a cushioned bench where people can sit to remove or put on their footwear. The washer and dryer are positioned together at one end of the 7-foot-long wall, with the bench on the same wall at the opposite end.
Utilizing the long wall rather than the shorter wall makes the best use of the space. Laundry rooms make excellent boot rooms because they are typically located next to an external door so that you don’t bring dirt from outside into the main areas of the home.
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Rustic Laundry Room
This rustic laundry room features dark wood cabinets and wood paneled walls for an earthy, woodland lodge vibe. The washer and dryer are located side by side at the far end, on the shorter 5-foot wide wall, while the sink and vanity unit are positioned on the longer wall, with overhead cabinets for storage.
The layout of the appliances and cabinets in this room effectively creates an L-shape, with enough space in front of the washer and dryer so that they are easy to access.
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Combined Laundry and Work Space Layout
This 5 by 7-foot space doubles up as a laundry room and work area, with an L-shaped countertop beneath which sits the washer and dryer to one side, and a bar stool to the other side to create a desk. The work area could be utilized as a home office, a craft space, or a surface for children to complete homework tasks.
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Washroom and Laundry Room Layout
This 5-foot by 7-foot space functions as both a washroom and laundry room, with a vanity unit and toilet installed on the long wall, and the laundry appliances installed on the back, shorter wall.
The rug in front of the washer and dryer defines the area as intended for laundry, while the towel rail fixed to the wall in front of the vanity ensures that this end of the room is designated as the wash area. Combining both the washroom and laundry room together can really improve functionality and increase property value in homes which don’t have two designated rooms for these uses.
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Bright and Narrow Laundry Room
This long and narrow space feels open and airy thanks to the large window and the use of soft, neutral colors. The units along one wall feature a sink, and the washer and dryer are positioned at a right angle at the end of the room to maximize floor space.
Overhead cabinets on the walls further improve the storage capacity of this room, and they blend in nicely with the walls because they have been painted the same color.
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