05/21/2026
Laundry room remodels get rushed. Don't let yours be one of them.
Save this before you start.
📐 Stack or side-by-side?
Stacking saves floor space but limits accessibility. Side-by-side needs more room but is easier to use daily. Decide this first - it changes everything else.
🚿 Where are your water lines and drain?
Moving plumbing is expensive. Design around existing lines where possible, or budget for the move upfront.
🔌 Do you have a 240V outlet for the dryer?
Gas vs. electric matters here too. Confirm what you have before you buy appliances.
🪣 A utility sink - yes or no?
Handwashing delicates, soaking stained clothes, cleaning mop heads. If you want one, plan the plumbing now.
🗄️ Storage above AND below
Cabinets above the machines, a folding counter, shelving for detergent and supplies. Storage is what makes a laundry room actually work.
👕 Where do you fold?
A counter over the machines or a pull-out surface. If you're folding on your bed right now, this is the fix.
🧺 Where do dirty clothes land before washing?
Built-in hamper pull-outs or a designated basket zone. Without a plan, it's a pile on the floor.
💧 Flooring that handles water
Spills, leaks, humidity. Tile or waterproof LVP — not hardwood, not carpet, not laminate.
🚪 Does the door swing work?
A door that opens into the machines or blocks the folding counter is a daily frustration. Check it on paper first.
We help Hampton Roads homeowners think through all of this — cabinets, storage, and flooring included. 35+ years.
