Hello everyone,
we are looking for a cabinet for our utility room.
Some time ago, we saw an advertisement from a kitchen manufacturer featuring a combination like this:
On the far left, a cabinet with drawers for pantry storage, etc.
On the far right, a narrow cabinet with a door where the vacuum cleaner can be stored upright, along with some cleaning supplies.
In the middle, two cabinet sections, each with a large, half-height recess for the washing machine and dryer, with a drawer underneath each and regular shelves above.
The total width was around 2.4m (7 ft 10 in) or 2.6m (8 ft 6 in). It would fit well and look neat.
However, it’s not exactly cheap. You can expect to pay around 3000€.
A relative told us he wouldn’t place the washing machine on a raised platform because it moves or might even “walk.”
Our machine doesn’t do that yet, but of course, I don’t want to spend that much money only to have everything rattling after two years.
What do you think?
How have you organized your utility room?
we are looking for a cabinet for our utility room.
Some time ago, we saw an advertisement from a kitchen manufacturer featuring a combination like this:
On the far left, a cabinet with drawers for pantry storage, etc.
On the far right, a narrow cabinet with a door where the vacuum cleaner can be stored upright, along with some cleaning supplies.
In the middle, two cabinet sections, each with a large, half-height recess for the washing machine and dryer, with a drawer underneath each and regular shelves above.
The total width was around 2.4m (7 ft 10 in) or 2.6m (8 ft 6 in). It would fit well and look neat.
However, it’s not exactly cheap. You can expect to pay around 3000€.
A relative told us he wouldn’t place the washing machine on a raised platform because it moves or might even “walk.”
Our machine doesn’t do that yet, but of course, I don’t want to spend that much money only to have everything rattling after two years.
What do you think?
How have you organized your utility room?
We solved it this way. Below the window are the washing machine, dryer, and a utility sink with a mop bucket underneath.
On the wall opposite, there is a large wardrobe for winter jackets and coats. It’s a family heirloom and not for sale.
On the wall across from the utility area, I placed an IKEA cabinet, Billy, with a depth of 45cm (18 inches). It holds canned food, gin, rum, grain spirit, cola, cat food, cleaning cloths, solvent, and much more.
On the wall opposite, there is a large wardrobe for winter jackets and coats. It’s a family heirloom and not for sale.
On the wall across from the utility area, I placed an IKEA cabinet, Billy, with a depth of 45cm (18 inches). It holds canned food, gin, rum, grain spirit, cola, cat food, cleaning cloths, solvent, and much more.
We had a platform built right away during the shell construction...
Now the washing machine and dryer are at a great height, each placed on a rubber mat, so nothing slips.
We don’t have cabinets above because I wouldn’t be able to reach them without a ladder anyway, so they would only end up holding stuff you don’t really need—which is better off going straight to the trash.
We don’t use IKEA anymore for this kind of thing. I would consult a carpenter instead. It definitely won’t cost €3000 (about $3200), is very sturdy, and fits perfectly.
Now the washing machine and dryer are at a great height, each placed on a rubber mat, so nothing slips.
We don’t have cabinets above because I wouldn’t be able to reach them without a ladder anyway, so they would only end up holding stuff you don’t really need—which is better off going straight to the trash.
We don’t use IKEA anymore for this kind of thing. I would consult a carpenter instead. It definitely won’t cost €3000 (about $3200), is very sturdy, and fits perfectly.
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