How to redesign a small laundry to maximising storage?

Question

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to get some advice on how to redesign our small laundry to maximise storage. The current layout isn’t working for us, and we’re updating the cabinetry to a white gloss 2‑pac finish, so I’d love some help getting the layout right before we finalise everything.

Here are the room dimensions from our plan:

* Length: 2760 mm
* Width: 1865 mm
* Bench area: 1620 mm
* Door wall: 1140 mm
* Return wall: 600 mm
* Opposite wall: 1265 mm

I’ve attached:

* A copy of our current laundry plan
* Photos of the existing space
* A rough idea of where I think a tall cupboard could go in the corner

Our goals:

* Maximise storage (top priority)
* White gloss 2‑pac cabinetry
* Stacked washer + dryer to free up storage space
* Overhead cupboards
* A tall broom/linen cupboard
* A benchtop with a drop‑in sink
* Travertine‑look tiles and brushed nickel tapware (to match our bathrooms)

What I’d love advice on:

* Best place to position the stacked washer/dryer
* Whether the tall cupboard should go in the corner or along the long wall
* How to get the most usable storage in a narrow room
* Whether the sink should be centred or pushed to one side
* Ideas for overheads, pull‑out hampers, or hidden storage
* Whether it’s worth tiling the full walls (like a bathroom) or just doing a splashback
* Any layout examples for laundries with similar dimensions

Any suggestions or layout ideas would be really appreciated. Thank you!

EricL · Answer

Hello @Janet_D

Here is one more possible configuration. It is a combination of a 600 and 450 pantry. Please note that the 450 must be in the corner so that the door can still be opened. The sink will need to be transferred to the other side, and no cabinets may be place in between the gap as this is reserved space for the door to swing open.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.

Eric

EricL · Answer

Hello @Janet_D

Thank you for sharing your question about redesigning your laundry.

* I propose leaving your stacked washer/dryer in their current position. This will save you from having to have your plumbing moved. The washer/dryer will need to be slightly shifted to the right to maximize the allowable space.
* I suggest placing the tall cupboard near the door in the corner. I can only recommend a 600mm wide pantry as a 900mm will make the space ungainly and make using the sink awkward to use.
* I've added as many wall cabinets as possible and an open cabinet at the top of the dryer/washer
* I suggest leaving the sink close to its original position a little bit to the right.
* I would love to add more features, but your space is quite limited.    
* I propose tiling only the splashback area.

I've not seen any other configurations that fit this space, but I will keep thinking of how else it can be arranged. I've placed some sample images below, please have a good look and let me know what you think.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric