If you live in an apartment, townhouse or an older home, then your laundry is probably small – maybe even an afterthought. It might be squeezed into a cupboard or under a staircase, or tucked behind concertina doors in the corner of your bathroom. Laundry setups such as these are often short on storage, hard to navigate and quick to get messy. But don’t panic. Some simple organising principles, thoughtfully chosen appliances and storage options can help make even the smallest laundry work more efficiently.
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Choose the right washing machine…For small spaces, a front loader works well. Integrate it with a clothes dryer sitting on top, or wall-mount it above. Most companies sell matching washer/dryer pairs with dryer mounting brackets, or collars that sit upon the washing machine to stop the dryer moving while tumbling. For solo dwellers or couples, a washer/dryer combo can be a great option. These front-loading units first wash and then dry the clothes in a single unit. They’ll save you space as you’ll only have the one machine, but be aware that combo machines don’t have a large drying capacity (this will be less than the washing capacity) and therefore won’t suit families or those who do regular heavy loads of washing.
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