Stop breaking your back to do laundry with a washer and dryer platform.
Laundry has never been my favorite task. And when we got our front loading washer it became worse. Bending over so far to search for socks stuck to the inside of the drum is the worst!
So I partnered with Kreg Tools to make an easy DIY washer dryer platform that brings the washer and dryer up 16″. No more bending over for laundry.
And this washer pedestal is super sturdy thanks to the power of the pocket holes. Plus, I couldn’t help myself and added lots of storage to the space underneath.
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Washing Machine Pedestal
Why would you want a laundry pedestal? The drum of the front loader washer is only a few inches off the floor. So you have to bend over and reach very low to get everything from the inside.
But if you raise it up 16″, you now have easy access to everything inside! And it brings the controls for your washing machine right to eye level.

A washing machine pedestal will not work for a top loader or washer with controls on the back. If you have those machines, check out these amazing laundry basket storage shelves instead.
But for a standard front loader washer, a washer and dryer platform may make you fall in love with laundry again 😉

Sturdy 2×4 Base
The base of the washer and dryer platform is made from 2×4 lumber. It makes the base less expensive and super sturdy!
The platform is built just like a wall in your home, but with the 2x4s even closer together. This creates plenty of strength to hold a filled-to-the-top washing machine.
Plus is it shake proof during the spin cycle.

Pocket holes are used to easily assemble the 2×4 base. No framing experience necessary.
Then the 2x4s are hidden behind 1/4″ plywood or MDF (or you could even use beadboard for a cottage look).
And finally the base is completely covered with a simple face frame of 1×3 boards. This completely hides the 2x4s and gives the washer and dryer platform the look of a beautiful cabinet.

Large Drawer and Laundry Basket Storage
If you life your washing machine up off the floor, you can now make use of the space underneath it!
The 16″ tall platform leaves 12″ of usable storage space. I split the space into 3 sections. For added strength in base.
The two outer sections are sized to hold an 18″ wide laundry basket. Keep your sorted laundry out of the walkway and easily ready for washing.

And that leaves room for a large drawer in the center section.
The 10″ wide x 10″ tall x 24″ deep drawer is perfect for storing extra laundry supplies or cleaning supplies. Learn how to build easy DIY drawers here.
I used 1/2″ plywood for the base of the drawer to make it strong enough for storing heavy items (like laundry soap). And all the drawer box pieces can be cut from one 2×4 sheet of plywood.

Washer and Dryer Platform Build Plans
I am sharing the complete build plans for the DIY washer dryer platform for free at Kregtool.com.
Click here for the washing machine pedestal build plans.

And watch the full YouTube video for more tips as you get ready to build!
Happy Building!

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Taylor
Wednesday 2nd of November 2022
Awesome site, Kati! How much do you estimate the materials cost you to build the pedestal?
Kati Farrer
Friday 4th of November 2022
Thank you Taylor! The complete build plans with a cut and materials list is linked in the post. It will take you to Kreg.com. You can see exactly what materials you'll need and price it accordingly where ever you buy materials.
Mo Kwart
Saturday 17th of September 2022
Found you via the Kreg site. You have a great site. Question about the Washer and Dryer Pedestal. It looks like a wonderful idea. I was wondering if perhaps the structure magnifies the noise from the two machines. We are presently on a tile floor.
Kati Farrer
Monday 19th of September 2022
Welcome! I am very proud of my projects and I am sure you will find lots of other interesting projects. There hasn't been any increase in noise at all. If anything there is a noise reduction. We have it on tile as well.
Jason
Saturday 3rd of September 2022
This is a nice plan and I'm starting it now. Just an FYI, on the cut list over on the Kreg site where I originally saw this, I'm pretty sure there's a typo - The face frames and drawer fronts say they're 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" x whatever--I assume this is where the 1x3 is used so shouldn't they be 3/4" x 2-1/2" x whatever?
Mike
Friday 12th of August 2022
Might you recall the paint color used For the laundry pedestal? Love it!
Mike
Tuesday 16th of August 2022
@Kati Farrer, THANKS!!
Kati Farrer
Monday 15th of August 2022
Behr NYPD is the color.