Won't that place the controls above your head (unless you're over 6' tall)? LG makes a dryer with controls on the bottom, for stacking, but not the washer.

I had in mind they would both be at the height of the dryer when stacked in a normal configuration. The washer would just be elevated as well. The dryer would be right beside it on the same cabinet.

Why?

Both units would then be at a good height and all my storage would be down low where I could put hampers in cabinets, etc. I could still set laundry baskets on top if I needed to.

I think I would have mine about half as high as a stacked dryer might be. I am shortish and I would like to look almost right in, but still at a slightly down angle, IYKWIM. Having them higher wouldn't thrill me. I have a dryer that is raised about 16 inches; it would be nicer if it was up an additional 8 inches or so. My washing machines are only raised about six inches.

However, don't underestimate the need for absolute rigidity of the platform, which may require internal diagonal bracing which might interfere with clear space for below-machine storage. In theory you could probably build a platform without diagonal bracing, but undoubtedly you would lose some space as you have to effectively recreate a raised platform with floor-strength "joists" to support the platform.

The other technical difficulty might be pulling the machines in and out for cleaning and any necessary servicing. On a floor you can just scooch them out as required, but if they were on a platform, even minor adjustments might require lifting them up and down - and they can be very heavy!

HTH,

Molly~