Which stand fits depends on what you want underneath the machines: a drawer for detergent and stain sprays, a pull-out shelf for a basket, or wheels so you can reach the hookups.
The list runs from a basic metal riser for a tight budget to a custom pedestal built to match the set, and the price climbs with every drawer and finished panel you add.
1. Custom Washer and Dryer Pedestal
A pedestal built to match the machines is the cleanest way to raise a washer and dryer, because the base reads as part of the set instead of an add-on.
Black pedestals under a black set, with white cabinets nearby, keep the whole wall looking planned.
Match the pedestal color to the machines and measure the width and depth of your units before ordering or building. The base should sit flush with the front edge so nothing juts out.
Custom costs more than a bare stand, so I’d pick it only if you want the built-in look.
Royxen also sells a taller version of their universal pedestal which will raise your washer and dryer up to 20 inches.
2. Pedestal with Drawer
Some pedestals include storage drawers, and that turns dead floor space under the machines into a place for detergent, dryer sheets and stain sprays.
Wood paired with gray drawers hides clutter better than open shelves do, since detergent, dryer sheets, and stained rags all disappear behind a front.
I like this version for small laundry rooms where cabinet space runs out fast. Check that the drawers can fully open without hitting a wall, door or the machine next to them.
Drawers add cost over a plain base, so decide what you’d actually store first.
3. Mobile Stand with Wheels
An adjustable metal stand on caster wheels lets you roll the washer out for cleaning behind it or for servicing. White metal keeps it quiet visually in a bright room.
Wheels suit renters who move often or need to reach the hookups without a fight. Adjustable height means you can set the lift to your own reach.
Lock the casters whenever the machine runs. A front-loader shakes during spin, and a washer that creeps across the floor is a problem.
4. Basic Metal Riser Stand
Plain and cheap beats fancy here: an open black metal rectangular frame lifts a front-loader off the floor and does little else. For a tight budget or a first DIY upgrade, that simplicity is the appeal.
An open metal frame leaves room to slide baskets or bins underneath, though nothing here hides the clutter, so keep the containers matching. Measure your machine’s footprint against the frame before buying.
It’s the option I’d choose when storage is a bonus, not the goal.
5. Stand with Pull-Out Basket Shelf
A white storage stand with a slide-out shelf puts the laundry basket right under the washer, so clothes move from basket to drum with minimal bending.
Raising the machines and adding a pull-out basket means less bending, and that is what this stand is built around.
Pick it if your floor space is tight and the basket usually ends up in the middle of the room. The shelf glides out, then tucks away when you’re done.
Keep the basket sized to the shelf, and confirm the shelf clears the floor and any door swing before you commit.
Benefits of Elevating Machines
Height changes how loading feels. Raising the machines puts the door closer to your reach, so you stop crouching to pull out wet towels and stop bending deep for every load.
That matters most if you do laundry several times a week. Your back and knees take the repeated strain, and a lift of even a few inches changes how much you stoop.
Measure the finished height and confirm you can reach into the machines comfortably, and that no cabinet or shelf above the dryer sits too low.
A taller base is only an improvement if you can still reach the detergent dispenser and the lint trap without stretching.
Storage Solutions
Space under the machines is the easiest storage to add in a small laundry room, because nothing else is competing for it.
An open gap holds a laundry basket, while a drawer keeps cleaning products out of the way, which works especially well with front-loaders.
Putting supplies underneath also clears the machine tops. That clears a flat work area where you can fold instead of pushing aside a crowd of spray bottles.
Decide what lives down there before choosing a base. If it’s mostly a basket, open space is enough; if it’s stain sprays and detergent, a drawer keeps them out of sight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a washing machine need a pedestal?
No. Thing requires a pedestal, since a washer works fine sitting on the floor; raising it just brings the door up to a more comfortable height and saves your back on every load.
It also turns the space underneath into storage for a basket or a drawer of detergent and stain sprays.
How to use a washer and dryer without hookups?
I can’t give a reliable method for that, since water and drain connections are a separate setup question from how the machines are raised.
What I can say is that a stand on locking casters lets you roll a washer out to reach the hookups, which helps renters who move often.
