Will they even fit in the closet?

I would stack them and put the utility sink where one of the machines is now.

Are they sitting in the middle of the room just now? D'you have dimensions for the room? My utility is super narrow, but I love it :)

Hi Thank you for your comments. I did measure the washer and dryer and they both can fit in the closet. I would take down the wall that defines the closet. In other words, get rid of the closet altogether so that it is one long room. I believe they are stackable, but I can’t imagine how we would lift one ontop of the other, they are monsters and weigh a ton. IF we could stack them safely, then I think that would be the best bet. Although I’m really trying to figure out a design that would work without stacking them which would still include a utility sink. Darn small spaces! The room is 12 feet by 5 feet,

a 12 ft x 5 ft utility room is not that small. Take a look at these rooms. Hover over the inspiration pic to expand the photo and click on the name for details
(this room is 5 ft wide and appears to fit a similar sized w/d to your washer and dryer)
(dimensions are listed to the right of the photo when you click the name: approx. 6'1" x 8'9")


Here are some ideas for your laundry room in this Ideabook
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-great-laundry-room-ideas-stsetivw-vs~1007859 (click on the name to read the entire Ideabook)

Have you thought about the new connection for the washer ? this is a n expensive project if you need to move the original ones to another wall . keep your closet for storing detergents ,iron etc...on the top ,you could even fit a sewing table in it with your sewing machine ,if you do that just remove the door .

I like Genevieve's idea- leave them where they are and place a sink by the side (in the closet) and storage next to it.

I have done a laundry room makeover exactly as you are wanting and it works out well. Although my husband cuts concrete and we moved the drain & electrical ourselves (that could be your most expensive part) get quotes. Then we put a sliding pocket door instead of the swinging door and had a freestanding sink just behind the that. You will be happy with the results.

Thank you all. Yes I am currently getting a quote from our contractor on re routing the plumbing. Curious if anyone has had any problems with stacking the units. The last dryer we had moved a lot. Sometimes 3 inches from it’s original spot. I’d be afraid that the dryer would move off of the washer. Maybe they bolt them together? Not sure how that works. Demi Arts Design, do you have a photo of your laundry room?

It sounds like your old dryer had a leg that was not properly adjusted - or it was so old it couldn't keep itself balanced. Usually it is the washer that moves because of uneven loads...but that is taken care of by front loading machines. The other reason it moved was because the floor was not completely flat and level underneath the dryer. This is not uncommon in rooms that have floor drains.

If it was because of the floor being uneven, then you would want to fix that before you do all this work.

I believe you have to purchase a racking system from the washer/dryer manufacturer to hold the equipment. I think the 1st picture from Denita is a great option.