55 Smart Ways to Hide a Washer and Dryer in Your Home

Making a washer and dryer look anything other than… well, like a washer and dryer, is a real challenge. I’ve seen so many homes where these big, boxy machines just stick out.

But what if you could just make them disappear? I’ve found these amazing ideas and I’m so excited to share some beautiful ways to hide your appliances so your space can feel elegant and put-together.

Hide Them with a Curtain

If you can’t build something permanent, don’t worry! There are still gorgeous ways to work with what you have. Curtains are such an easy and budget-friendly fix. I love that you can pick any pattern or color to match your style!

Check out this really cool laundry room from Tile Shop that takes the curtain idea a step further by installing a wooden counter on top of the appliances too.

Curtain rod and curtain with a great pattern that hides unsightly laundry appliances — A curtain with a beautiful pattern conceals the laundry appliances

Cottage laundry room features stacked red washer and dryer enclosed with gray cabinets hidden behind brown and red curtains next to a closet fitted with wood double doors. Laundry room with work space boasts a desk situated under cabinets atop a chevron rug next to a laundry folding station under window. — Photo Credit: Jessica Bradley Interiors

I really love the vibe of a well decorated living room. Why not recreate a similar feel in your laundry area by decorating it? Don’t leave it just bare and functional. Be sure to inject your own personality into the room.

Here is another amazing example of the curtain and counter idea from Birmingham Home and Garden.

Washer and dryer hidden with a simple curtain — A simple curtain is a great way to hide a washer and dryer

Vintage laundry room with skirted table, white washer, concrete countertop, ivory shelves and blue walls paint color. — Photo Credit: Better Homes and Gardens

If your machines are tucked into some kind of corner that doesn’t have doors, a floor length curtain will work perfectly, just like this beautiful example from HGTV.

Stacked washer and dryer hidden by a yellow paisley curtain — A yellow paisley curtain hiding a stacked washer and dryer

Washer under stairs hidden by a curtain — Washer hidden by a curtain under the stairs

Washer and dryer hidden behind a great looking curtain — A great looking curtain hiding the washer and dryer

A full length curtain is perfect for appliances that are stacked one on top of the other. Lane McNab shows a fantastic yellow paisley curtain that was chosen to hide the washer and dryer here.

Short beige stripe curtains hid a white front load washer and dryer with a vintage style. Shiplap walls invite a cottage appeal along with a white floating shelf above the washer and dryer set. — Photo Credit: Mark Ashby

How about a Scandinavian inspired laundry room? This example from Delikatissen uses a simple, plain white sheet to cover the appliances, supporting that clean and minimal look.

Crisp, clean laundry room with a white sheet to hide washer and dryer — A crisp and clean laundry room with a white sheet hiding the appliances

And of course, for anyone who is maybe renting and has to leave your washer and dryer in a funny spot, here’s a little inspiration.

This space from The Chive has appliances under the stairs, and there is still a way to conceal them conveniently with a great looking curtain.

Separated from the kitchen by a gray curtain hung from a doorway, a modern laundry room boasts a stacked silver front loading washer and dryer positioned beside a stainless steel industrial shelving unit. — Photo Credit: 22 Interiors

Use Stylish Sliding Doors

Cabinets are a fantastic option, but sliding doors bring so much character to a space! I especially love the look of barn doors; they can turn a basic closet or storage area into a real design statement.

Just look at these beautiful examples featured on The Kitchn and Tidbits and Wine.

Beautiful blue barn door that hides a washer and dryer — A gorgeous blue barn door that conceals the washer and dryer

White hallway with blue barn doors on rails opening into a laundry closet featuring a silver front load washer and dryer. A black iron geometric lantern illuminates the hallway above blond hardwood floors. — Photo Credit: M House Development

White barn doors to hide laundry appliances and other storage — These crisp white barn doors hide laundry appliances and more

Another sliding door example here takes a different approach with custom built boxes that fit the washer and dryer. This is perfect if you do not have a spot to install barn doors!

Custom wood box with sliding doors to conceal washer and dryer — A custom wood box with sliding doors to hide the washer and dryer

Stacked washer and dryer hidden behind a black barn door on rails in a cottage basement boasting green cabinets and light oak wood floors. — Photo Credit: Mindy Gayer

Leverage Your Closet Space

Do you happen to have a spare closet? If you can find another spot for your things, you might be amazed at how perfectly a washer and dryer can fit inside (once you get the hookups sorted, of course).

I’ve seen some spacious closets, like these from Villa Decor and Remodelista, transformed into mini laundry stations that you can just tuck away behind the doors.

Small laundry nook concealed in large closet — A small laundry nook is hidden in this large closet

Washer and dryer hidden in closet with beautiful dark wooden doors — Beautiful dark wooden doors hide this washer and dryer

Even single sized closets can be used for smaller washer and dryer appliances. HGTV shows an entryway or mudroom where some wall shelving and hooks replace the closet, so the washer and dryer can be stored there instead.

This enclosure for a stacked washer and dryer is perfect for those who are tight on space.

Stacked washer and dryer in entryway closet — An entryway closet with a stacked washer and dryer

Try Cabinet Enclosures

Cabinets can completely hide your washer and dryer in any kitchen or laundry room so they are fully out of sight. I know that remodeling your cabinetry to accommodate your appliances can be costly and take some time.

It is so worth it, though, if you cannot stand to look at those things. Take a look at these gorgeous washer and dryer cabinet enclosures from Lacquered Life and HomeTalk.

Washer and dryer hidden in a kitchen hutch — This washer and dryer are cleverly hidden in a kitchen hutch

Custom cabinets with countertop to hide washer and dryer — Custom cabinets and countertops make these appliances disappear

Placing your laundry center inside the kitchen makes it so easy to do a quick load of laundry while you prepare a meal or clean up.

You can blend your laundry area with your kitchen by hiding it behind a set of doors. Here, a bright red washer and dryer set coordinates with the kitchen’s color scheme even when the doors are open.

Here’s one that looks like cabinets from the outside and opens up to reveal what is basically a full sized closet with a laundry station and built in storage on the inside of the doors.

Large cabinets hiding laundry with extra functional doors for extra storage — Large cabinets conceal laundry with functional doors for more storage

Now, this is what I call a serious workhorse! This very deep closet hides a pair of appliances raised on a step, similar to toe kick drawers in kitchens, making it easier to reach into when adding or removing laundry.

The counter provides a space for folding. No area is left unused, as the door interiors have multiple shelves and hooks for cleaning supplies. A single high shelf makes room for a mop bucket and more.

If this washer and dryer were stacked, there would be room to store a vacuum, pet food, or shelves for bulk paper products.

Create a Workspace

If a separate office and laundry area won’t work in your home, combine the two into one space. You can punch up the look with cheerful cabinetry colors and bright artwork.

The beautiful color of this cabinetry is enough to make me swoon. When the cabinet doors are shut, no one will even know there was laundry hidden behind them.

A stacked white front loading washer and dryer is hidden in floor-to-ceiling mint-green cabinets. Beside the cabinets, a hairpin stool sits on black and white cement floor tiles at a mint-green built-in desk fixed beneath stacked white shelves. — Photo Credit: 22 Interiors

Also, just notice how much storage one of these cabinets can hold if designed well. There is no need to sacrifice practicality if you are short on space. You just need to be smart about how you design your cabinetry.

Pull out shelving makes storing things so perfect and makes them simpler to get when needed.

Well-appointed mint-green contemporary laundry room and pantry combo features pantry shelves and pull out drawers hidden beside a stacked washer and dryer and behind mint green cabinet doors. Black and white cement floor tiles lead to a hairpin stool placed at a mint-green built-in desk mounted beneath styled white floating shelves. — Photo Credit: 22 Interiors

Tuck Them in the Kitchen

cottage laundry room features a vintage white porcelain sink next to a cabinet concealing a washer and dryer placed under windows. — Photo Credit: Crisp Architects

Deciding how to hide a washer and dryer in the kitchen is about design and function. The laundry in this kitchen sits right below the countertop, behind a set of cabinet doors.

When they’re closed, no one will even know the appliances are there. The countertop is great for folding or sorting clothes fresh from the dryer.

cottage laundry room features a vintage white porcelain sink next to a cabinet concealing a washer and dryer in cabinet with fold in doors placed under windows. — Photo Credit: Crisp Architects

Get Creative with Cabinets

Creative and one of a kind cabinetry not only adds a personal touch to your space but is a charming way to hide your washer and dryer, all while adding decor and a notable look to your home.

Adding cabinetry that breaks the mold will create visual interest and some uniqueness. These are the elements that will set your home apart from traditional cookie cutter homes.

Amazing laundry room with gray scroll trellis wallpaper, Schumacher Manor Gate Wallpaper in Charcoal, and marble basketweave tile laundry room floor. Stacked silver front-load washer and dryer hidden behind gray cabinet doors flanked by gray clover inset panels. — Photo Credit: Hendel Homes

Try a Mirrored Door

By concealing your washer and dryer with a door that has a full length mirror, you can add more reflective light to your space and make it feel bigger. This is such a win-win! Hide your appliances and make your space appear larger.

Laundry area with stacked washer and dryer hidden behind a custom framed out mirror on a touch latch that when closed looks simply like a floor length mirror. The hidden laundry area in the hallway is framed by gray walls over light hardwood floors topped with a Persian-style rug. — Photo Credit: Qanuk Interiors

Install a Glass Pocket Door

If you have a small laundry room and want to conceal it behind something really beautiful, try a gorgeous pocket door in a sweet, spring-like color.

Blue sliding door with glass panels opens to a blue laundry room featuring an enclosed white front loading washer and dryer placed on light gray floor tiles under blue cabinets mounted against a red brick backsplash. — Photo Credit: Brooke Wagner Design

Show a Subtle Silhouette

While this washer and dryer are not totally hidden, you can see their stunning silhouette behind this sheer looking cabinet door. It creates visual interest in the room and adds a light and airy vibe.

A hallway closet laundry room boasts a white sliding door with oil rubbed bronze hardware and a stacked white front loading washer and dryer fixed beside built-in oak shelves. — Photo Credit: Raili Ca Design

Kitchen features taupe cabinets paired with granite countertops and subway tile backsplash. Kitchen with stacked washer and dryer hidden behind cabinet doors next to French door refrigerator. — Photo Credit: Twin Companies

Gorgeous kitchen with ceiling height pantry cabinets flanking a hidden stacked washer and dryer concealed behind mesh front doors. The multi functional room features an arch top lantern pendant, hung above a linen bench atop an Ikea Alvine Ruta Rug. — Photo Credit: HGTV

Embrace Simplicity

Sometimes less is more, and this laundry setup is proof of that. Minimalist closed cabinetry frames this home’s compact washer and dryer, keeping it hidden in the kitchen and completely out of sight.

Back wall of kitchen cabinetry painted Grant Beige by Benjamin Moore. The back cabinetry includes a wood paneled refrigerator and a stackable washer and dryer hidden behind cabinet doors! The remainder of the kitchen cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore's Decorator White and features Limestone counters. — Photo Credit: Amoroso Design

fabulous laundry room features white front-load washer and dryer hidden behind shaker cabinets paired with granite countertops and subway tile backsplash. — Photo Credit: Twin Companies

A stunning chevron wallpaper on the inside of this closet allows the laundry space to be either hidden or open. Either way is okay with me because this space is absolutely beautiful!

Wonderfully styled family features a blue velvet curved sofa draped in a blue Hermes Avalon blanket and placed on a beige rug facing black and tan poufs. The family room is finished with a washer and dryer fitted in a closet and enclosed beside white cabinets fitted with a sink and polished nickel gooseneck faucet. A clothing rail is fitted over the sink, beneath a white shelf, and beside a white cabinet. — Photo Credit: A List Interiors

Use an Upstairs Hall

Another out of the box laundry space is in an upstairs landing or hallway area. It’s closer to the bedrooms and bathrooms here than if it were located downstairs.

It makes me think that maybe teenagers would be more likely to wash their own clothes with a handy set nearby. (A mom can dream!)

Chic hallway laundry room features a sliding barn door on rails opening to a washer and dryer tucked under a folding table as well as a wall mount drop down drying rack. — Photo Credit: Adam Beasley

Opt for a Compact Fit

If you’re dealing with a tight space, you can get a compact washer or dryer that will fit quite nicely into a smaller cupboard.

Dream walk-in closet features washer dryer combo hidden within built-in white cabinets with glass front uppers, accented with mercury glass pulls alongside a pair of seagrass laundry hampers. — Photo Credit: ME Beck

Go for High-Gloss Style

If you’re hiding your laundry behind a set of doors, don’t forget to style the inside of the cupboard or closet too. There’s absolutely no reason why you can’t make that look pretty as well.

These high gloss black doors are so stunning for this space and are a great contrast to the beautiful interior of this laundry closet.

Glossy black double doors open to reveal cabinets suspended over Hermes Fil d'Argent Wallpaper enclosed front load silver washer and dryer topped with white marble. — Photo Credit: Mel Wright Design

Consider a Bi-Fold Door

If you want to hide your washer and dryer behind a set of cupboard doors but want something a little more unique, try small bi-fold doors. These will add some character and are a nice change from the traditional cabinet door style.

Country laundry room features a concealed washer and dryer hidden behind folding doors under a shelf filled with art and a two tone pitcher filled with flowers situated across from a built-in bench lined with vertical paneling. — Photo Credit: Elms Interiors

Use Sleek, Slim Doors

These tall, slim doors hide a washer and dryer and create a vertical height that elongates this space and makes it appear like a super tall room.

Laundry room features hidden stacked washer and dryer concealed behind bi-fold cabinet doors across from a gray built-in desk flanked by tall gray built-in cabinets adorned with long brass pulls. — Photo Credit: Studio McGee

Offer Just a Glimpse

You don’t always need to box yourself in with plain cabinetry. This designer picked a grid grill pattern door that just offers a little hint of what’s behind it.

It keeps this space lighter and allows the cabinetry to not be so clunky and heavy looking. Plus, the charming blue color really brightens up the space.