Washing machine and dryer raised in IKEA utility room, by Daan

If you want your washing machine and dryer to be raised off the floor with a pull-out drawer for the laundry basket, along with space for a drawer for the laundry underneath, just like Daan did, then read on to see how Daan tackled this project!

Description by Daan

In our utility room where the washing machine and dryer are located, we used the Ikea Metod kitchen system to create our utility room this year. We wanted the washing machine and dryer to be raised off the floor with a pull-out drawer for the laundry basket and another drawer for the laundry underneath. Because this involves quite a bit of weight and needs to withstand the vibrations of a washing machine, I opted for Birch Plywood from TOSIZE.ie. With this material, I created a frame with the same dimensions to support the washing machine and dryer.

To absorb any vibrations, I used 3mm foam insulation tape on the side that touches the existing IKEA cabinet. Additionally, I used 5mm padding felt (construction felt) on the underside (floor) and the sides that touch the wall. By adhering to the dimensions of the IKEA cabinets, we were able to use the same drawers and fronts, which gives it a nice appearance while still providing the necessary sturdiness to support the appliances.

How I made this project

The dimensions were fixed due to the use of the Ikea Metod system. We installed a pull-out drawer with a drawer front that's 10 cm high, and below that, a drawer with a front of 60 cm × 60 cm. The vertical parts of the frame are fully supported from the floor, so no legs or similar. To make the cabinet sturdy, rigid, and square, I chose to glue the cabinet together with Lamello connectors. Since the frame is built-in and covered with Ikea cover panels, I could use screws in addition to the glued Lamello connectors. This was ideal for applying tension to the glue in the absence of long clamps.

The cabinet is 70.0 cm deep, which is 10.0 cm deeper than originally in the Ikea Metod system, to provide more space for the appliances. It was important to have perfectly square-cut panels, which is why I used TOSIZE.ie.

Dimensions of my DIY project

The frame measures a total of 119.7 cm in length, 70.0 cm deep, and 78.5 cm high. Height includes plinth height. Due to my own measurement/calculation error, I had to subtract a plate thickness from 4 parts. Height