09/01/2026
Laundry rooms have come a long way from being tucked into an unfinished corner of the basement. Today, homeowners are giving laundry the space, storage, and thoughtful design it deserves, with some even bringing it upstairs or directly into the primary closet to make the weekly routine that much easier.
But once you decide where the washer and dryer should go, there’s another debate: side-by-side or stacked?
Side-by-side layouts can offer easy access to both machines while creating valuable countertop space above for folding, sorting, and everyday organization. Stacked units, on the other hand, maximize vertical space and free up valuable square footage for cabinetry, storage, hanging space, or other functions.
Neither is automatically the better choice. It comes down to your available space, your routine, and how you want your laundry area to function within your home.
So, which team are you on? Comment SIDE-BY-SIDE or STACKED below and tell us why!