Select a curtain that is long enough to cover almost the entire length from the ceiling to the floor, and coordinates with your kitchen so it doesn’t look out of place.
Use a single panel divider if you have the space to keep it in one spot, and still have enough room to move around when the appliance doors are open. Use a multi-paneled, folding divider to place directly in front of your appliances. Simply fold it up and set it to the side when you need to do laundry. For a more permanent solution, hire a local contractor to build a wall on either side of your washer and dryer. Then, put a folding door on the front, so the area will just look like a small closet. [1] X Expert Source Karen ParzialeHome Stager & Interior Designer Expert Interview. 21 April 2020.
Applying the vinyl is typically very simple—clean the area, remove the backing from the vinyl sheet, and stick the vinyl to the appliance. Be sure to follow the included directions.
If it will fit, you may be able to put side-by-side units in the pantry, and have top shelving for food storage.
Maybe you have one cupboard for plates and bowls, and another for drinking glasses. Think about ways that you might be able to combine the items in the cupboards; perhaps you can move everything to one cupboard and put plates and bowls on a bottom shelf, and glasses on the second shelf. This might be a good time to declutter and get rid of dishes that you rarely or never use.
Even if you have a small, single-sized closet, a compact, stackable washer and dryer set will still fit; you may just need to find another closet or storage area for your other items. Hide the appliances when you are not doing laundry by simply closing the door. If the closet doesn’t have a door, you could conceal the area by hanging a curtain in the doorway, or make a big statement by adding sliding barn doors.
Think about how you can rearrange the items in your cabinets to make space for the appliances. Consider the layout of your kitchen and where it would make the most sense to remove cabinets and/or drawers to make room if necessary.
If installing the dryer on an exterior wall is not an option, consider purchasing a ventless dryer. These dryers are more compact and will definitely fit under your countertops, but the downside is that they may take longer to dry your clothes.
A wood blade will cut the wood if you are just removing extra wooden pieces to install your washer and dryer underneath the existing counter, as well as cut laminate countertops if you are completely removing a section of the counter. Be sure to wear proper protective gear like safety glasses and gloves.
Do a test run on the appliances you are installing to make sure all cycles are working properly and there are no issues, like leaks, before sliding them into place.
If your machines are placed in a space between two walls, measure from one wall to the other wall. You may be able to find the countertop material that is already the correct size you need. If not, you may have to do some minor cutting with a handsaw to trim it to size. Be sure to wear proper protective gear like safety glasses and gloves.
Depending on the quality of the products you choose, you can install either of these options for under $100. 00, but prices can range up to $400. 00. [5] X Research source
If your washer or dryer tends to shake a lot during cycles, try covering the top of your appliances with non-slip shelf liner before topping with the countertop. This will prevent the countertop from sliding. [6] X Research source Alternatively, if your appliances are between two walls, you can attach 2 in x 2 in (5. 08 cm x 5. 08 cm) wood strips to the surrounding walls, about 1 inch (2. 5 cm) above your appliances, to use as support and protect the top of your machines. [7] X Research source
