For most of us, laundry day is still a boring day. We hate it so much that we don’t want to do it anymore. But it’s a comforting feeling while we shine on newly washed clothes in the workplace or gatherings etc.
Here we discuss where we should place our washing machines for a better home experience and thereby easing our laundry day.
1. Indoor Placement Ideas
- Laundry room
- Kitchen
- Utility closet
- Under the staircase
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a. Laundry Room: If you have a big family or are planning for more kids, a separate room for laundry is the best option. It can effectively manage traffic inside home. And give possible advantages like we could train our kids where they should keep the used clothes and so on.
Pros:
- Easy to keep your laundry supplies in one place like detergents, fabric softener and laundry basket
- Away from kitchen means, avoidance of happening of food stains or smells in our clothes
- You can concentrate all laundry related things in one place. Not moving around the entire house for dirty clothes
Cons:
- Spillage of detergent or laundry chemicals can be dangerous if the babies are present
- Inefficient drainage can cause chaos if the laundry room is so small. It can also effect the efficiency of washing machine too in the long run
- Without proper ventilation, working of dryers may increase humidity in the area
b. Kitchen: Clean kitchens are the way to clean homes. And placing a washing machine in the kitchen becomes a symbol of cleanliness. And also a perfect time hack for the busy working responsible elder.
Pros:
- This way you can increase home productivity very much in a way that, you can complete home chores more easily
- Makes the laundry area easily accessible
- Make the home more orderly and better organized
Cons:
- Disrupt the peace of kitchen by the noise and vibration of machines
- Will take away the functionality of kitchen by the moisture and heat produced by the machines
c. Utility Closet: For small homes, turning a closet into compactable laundry area is a wise choice. More operations in a single area, makes the laundry day more fun.
Pros:
- More space for placing ironing boards and vacuum cleaners
- Serve as a room to clean between indoor and outdoor activities.
- Easily accessible to household chore supplies
Cons:
- If the room is away from high traffic areas which may less likely be used all the time
- If there is no window in the room, you may need to consider other proper ventilation options
- Unorganized closet can be hard to use in times of hurry times
d. Under the Staircase: The most efficient place hack one can do in home is placing their washer and dryer under the staircase. Utilizing every corner of the house, if it is small, is a must in our era of home making. And our creativity thrives in times it is most used.
Pros:
- This area can be a place saver for smaller homes, which in most homes the space is often wasted.
- Placing the washer and dryer by a custom fitting in the area may offer an overall integrated and streamlined aesthetic look
- The machines concealed behind cabinetry can make the laundry area out of sight
Cons:
- The design of the stairway may make it difficult to load or unload laundry and reach the machine because of awkward angles or restricted access.
- Plumbing around the machine can be challenging if the existing plumbing lines aren’t easily accessible
- Water leaks from the machines can cause significant damage, if not detected quickly
- Amplified noise may disrupt people on different floors
2. Outdoor and Garage Placement Ideas
- Garage laundry area
- Outdoor shed
- In the porch
- The terrace
Moms are the main home makers and what if dads are ready to take care of the laundry days for them? Dads are wild and a bit adventurous and they want their laundry stations outside the home or on the terrace mostly. Some elaboration follows…
a. Garage Laundry Area: Imagine you have a spacious garage, you can easily set up a laundry area there without any second thoughts. It helps keep the home noise free, perfect for sleeping babies, if you have any. This idea can also enhance drainage so that no unnecessary water accumulation happens in the laundry area.
Pros:
- You can place washer and dryer in a concrete garage floor, perfect laundry area
- Time and energy can be greatly saved by having a well-organized laundry facility.
- Reduced noise and vibration, thanks to the insulated wall of garage
Cons:
- The main thing is washing machines are designed for indoor use only. Placing them in garages may risk of getting a warranty from the manufacturer
- For many natural reasons there is a chance for mold growth, if not properly maintained
- Exacerbation of moisture issues by the failed ventilation
b. Outdoor Shed: In this way, we can ensure the cooperation of family members very much, including your kids. Because it becomes a fun activity for them all the way.
Pros:
- You can dry clothes naturally by making sunlight your ally
- Proper ventilation and air circulation around the machines help reduce mold growth
Cons:
- Exposure to weatherly conditions may cause malfunction of internal components and a fast external rusting
- The warmth of dryer temperature may attract rodents or other pests to the shed
- If the shed is not properly insulated, the harsh weather may affect the proper working of the machine
c. In the Porch: Placing the washer under a covered patio or porch helps the home maker keep the home well organized. It’s not recommended to keep the washer there if it’s not a closed porch.
Pros:
- Accessibility is higher when placing machines on a porch. The best part is we can cost effectively reduce installation costs
- Higher productivity can be attained by natural ventilation provided by the environment
- We can manage traffic inside the home effectively and reduce clutter in main living areas
Cons:
- More frequent cleaning needed because of the exposure of machines to dust and debris. And it also affects the performance of the machines too
- A washing machine on a porch could not look good with the house’s overall style.
d. The Terrace: It is a safe way to keep the washer on the terrace because it can easily compromise even if the drainage happens to have any problem. It also means the water accumulation won’t worry us much. You can naturally dry the clothes too, think about it.
Pros:
- It helps to make use of unused space in a house even if it has a small terrace area
- Easy ways to fit in washer accessories and drying rack in one place
Cons:
- Washing machines can be damaged by the over exposure of direct sunlight and rain, if there is no proper enclosure present.
- Chances of moisture build up on the terrace.