What is the best solution for storing laundry?

The best solution for storing laundry combines order, comfort and space saving. A washing machine stand creates room under your washing machine for laundry baskets at working height, so you bend less. Add smart storage such as pull-out drawers or sorters and you get a tidy laundry room where everything has its place.

What to look for when storing laundry

A good storage solution makes laundry not only tidier but also more comfortable. Look at these points:

• Working height: storing at the right height prevents unnecessary bending and saves your back

• Sorting options: separate compartments for white, coloured and dark washing speed up the process

• Accessibility: pull-out drawers or baskets on castors make loading and unloading easier

• Use of space: make the most of vertical space and awkward corners

• Order: keep washing neatly out of sight in drawers and baskets

What storage solutions are there?

There are various ways to store your laundry practically and tidily:

Washing machine stand with storage

• Benefit: laundry baskets at working height, less bending, stable construction

• Suits: anyone who wants comfort and order

Pull-out drawers

• Benefit: washing stays out of sight, easy to load and unload

• Suits: small rooms, a tidy look

Laundry sorters on castors

• Benefit: easy to move, several compartments for sorting

• Suits: families with a lot of washing

Stackable laundry boxes

• Benefit: uses vertical space, sorting by category or person

• Suits: limited floor space

Foldable laundry baskets

• Benefit: fold flat after use

• Suits: very small rooms

Storing at working height: comfort and order

A washing machine cabinet with storage is the most comfortable solution. Raising your washing machine creates room underneath for laundry baskets, detergent and other laundry supplies. You work at a comfortable height without constantly bending.

Waschturm™ washing machine cabinets have a continuous base plate that makes the construction extra stable. Vibrations are directed downwards through the cabinet-in-cabinet construction, which keeps things quiet while you wash. The adjustable feet make it easy to level the cabinet, even on an uneven floor.

Would you like to raise your dryer as well? A stackable washer and dryer setup saves even more space.

Smart storage systems for every laundry room

Besides raising your machines, there are more ways to keep your laundry room tidy:

• Cabinets with pull-out drawers: a laundry basket in a pull-out drawer keeps dirty washing out of sight and makes sorting easier

• Laundry sorters with several compartments: handy for sorting by colour or wash temperature straight away, which saves time

• Stackable laundry boxes: use vertical space by stacking boxes, useful for large families

• Storage in washer and dryer cabinets: combine two washing machines, or a washing machine and dryer side by side, with built-in storage

Solutions for small laundry rooms

Even in a small laundry room you can store things cleverly without giving up comfort:

• Store vertically: use the height with stackable systems or a stacked washer and dryer setup

• Foldable laundry baskets: fold them flat after use and tuck them between appliances or in a narrow cupboard

• Wall-mounted airers: hang washing high and out of the way so the floor stays clear

• Narrow storage units: use the gap between the washing machine and the wall with slim trolleys or units

A modular setup with storage cabinets next to your washing machine cabinet gives you extra room for detergent, towels and other laundry supplies.

What suits your situation?

The best storage solution depends on your space and your wishes:

• A lot of washing and enough space: choose a washing machine stand with a laundry sorter on castors underneath, with storage cabinets alongside if you want

• Small laundry room: combine a stacked washer and dryer setup with foldable laundry baskets and wall storage

• A tidy look matters: choose pull-out drawers that keep washing out of sight

• Back trouble or limited mobility: a washing machine stand at working height makes laundry considerably more comfortable

• A complete fit-out: put together a complete cabinet wall with built-in storage

Extra tips for a tidy laundry room

• Laundry baskets with lids: keep washing out of sight and protect it from dust

• Sort at the source: place several baskets or compartments so everyone can sort by colour straight away

• A fixed place for detergent: keep detergent at eye level in a storage cabinet or on a shelf above the washing machine

• Room for an airer: set aside space for a clothes airer or use a ceiling model that pulls up

Want to know which solution suits your laundry room best? Request personal advice or put together your ideal setup using our online configurator.