Adding a washer and dryer to your bathroom can really enhance your space and give it much-needed functionality, as long as the layout is planned right. In this guide, I’ll share five small bathroom laundry room combo layouts that fit either a stacked or side-by-side washer and dryer, along with a full bath. I’ll break down the specific dimensions and layout how everything fits, and the design tricks like shower, vanity, and toilet placement, so you can choose a compact bathroom floor plan that works in your space.
This full bathroom goes for a linear design by lining up the stacked washer and dryer, shower and sink along the top wall with a walkway along the bottom side, so the 5×8 footprint is comfortable to use.
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Floor Plan Details: This 5×8 layout places everything on the perimeter, with the vanity and toilet on the left wall, followed by a compact neo-angle shower in the upper middle, and a stacked washer/dryer tucked in the upper-right niche near the entry door. This arrangement provides a simple traffic path where you walk in from the right, and have a straight path along the bottom side with a 30″ aisle, so everything is easily accessible. The entry features a sliding or pocket door, so there’s no inswing to take up floor space, allowing you to reach the laundry machines without any hassle.
Dimensions:
Room size: 5′ × 8′
Entry door opening shown: 30″
Main aisle shown: 30″
Stacked washer/dryer footprint: 22″ × 30″
Laundry niche depth shown: 24″
Shower clearance callout shown: 23″ (tight zone near the shower’s edge)
Design Tips:
Use a space-saving corner sink on purpose to maintain the 30″ aisle better than a standard rectangular vanity.
Use a neo-angle shower with a swing door that opens outward to prevent the smaller space from feeling too tight.
Give the laundry its own built-in look by placing it inside a custom cabinet with a shallow upper shelf for detergent and cleaning products.
Use a strong, quiet exhaust fan ranging from 80 to 110 CFM and vent it to the exterior of the home.
Consider adding louvered or vented laundry doors if you decide to enclose the niche for better ventilation.
Install anti-vibration pads under the unit and insulation in the laundry wall to make it feel more like a bathroom and not a utility closet.
Why it works: One wall serves as the main layout for fixtures, maintaining a 30″ aisle in the tight 5′ width full bath.
6×9 Galley Bathroom Laundry Floor Plan with Side-by-Side Washer and Dryer
This bath places the sink and vanity on the lower side and the shower and a side-by-side laundry setup on the top, turning the narrow 6×9 footprint into an efficient design with a usable center aisle.
Floor Plan Details: This 6×9 layout works as a compact galley that fits a true 3/4 bath with a vanity, toilet, and shower, plus a side-by-side washer and dryer with a central walkway. You enter from the bottom center through a slider into a central aisle. The vanity sits at the lower-right, and the toilet is located in the lower-left. On the opposite side, the 32″ x 54″ shower is tucked into the upper-left corner. Next to the shower, there is a side-by-side washer and dryer to benefit from the capacity of full-sized units for laundry duty. The dryer measures 27″×30,” and the washer is 27″×30″ and placed side-by-side with a countertop and storage cabinets overhead.
Why it works: This galley bath arranges the fixtures along the perimeter to keep a generous center aisle so laundry can be done without getting squeezed.
6×10 Bathroom With Hidden Laundry Closet and Full Bath Layout
This full bath features a tub and shower combo with a hidden side-by-side laundry behind bi-fold doors, so the room functions like a bathroom, but offers the functionality of a laundry room.
Floor Plan Details: This 6×10 design fits a full bath with a combination tub and shower, with a single sink vanity and toilet, while keeping the laundry hidden inside a closet-style recess. You enter from the bottom with the tub/shower combo running along the entire left side. On the top-right is the single sink vanity with the toilet sitting at the lower-right, placing it slightly out of the main entry line of sight. The side-by-side washer and dryer fit nicely inside a recessed nook along the top-center wall with bifold doors across their opening. This way you can close the laundry doors so everything looks like a normal bathroom with no appliance clutter except when you’re actually doing laundry.
Dimensions:
Room size: 6′ × 10′
Entry door opening shown: 30″
Tub/shower zone width shown at top-left: 30″ (callout along the top)
Vanity footprint: 22″ × 30″
Washer footprint: 27″ × 30″
Dryer footprint: 27″ × 30″
Open floor depth shown in the center: 46″
Toilet clearance callouts shown: 27.5″ (side clearance ) and 15″ (offset at the base)
Design Tips:
Use the closet doors to upgrade the space and keep it looking completely like a bathroom.
Choose solid-core bifolds or a pair of shallow swing doors with clean trim details so the laundry looks built-in.
Add airflow to the laundry closet by installing louvered doors to help heat and humidity escape.
Add a shelf for detergent and cleaning products above the machines.
Keep the vanity bright by adding a wide mirror and medicine cabinet storage to keep the counters free.
Why it works: Hiding the laundry machines behind doors helps isolate noise and lint and keep the full bathroom feeling welcoming and stylish.
7×10 L-Shape Bathroom with Laundry Niche Layout
This L-shape layout works because it uses a right-side niche to hide laundry and add storage while maintaining a central aisle so nothing feels constricted and everything is accessible.
Floor Plan Details: This 7’×10′ plan uses an L-shaped service wall on the right so that the laundry and storage are hidden in a closet off to one side. As you enter from the bottom center, the room feels like a normal full bath with a 60″×30″ tub/shower on the left, a center toilet on the back wall, and a 22″ x 36″ vanity in the upper-right. The washer/dryer is stored in its own dedicated niche along the right. The laundry machines are full-sized with each measuring 27″ x 30″, so you have the functionality of full-capacity machines and a large aisle so clothing can be easily added and removed, and hampers lined up without any trouble.
Dimensions:
Room size: 7′ x 10′
Entry door opening shown: 30″
Tub/shower footprint: 60″ x 30″
Vanity footprint: 22″ x 36″
Linen cabinet footprint: 20″ x 24″
Washer footprint: 27″ x 30″
Dryer footprint: 27″ x 30″
Clearances: 30″ (main aisle), 36″ (wider working zone), 25.6″ (toilet clearance), and 2′ (24″) noted near the tub end
Design Tips:
Inside the laundry cabinet, add a full-height side panel, upper storage above the machines if height allows), and a small shelf for detergent and supplies.
Use sliding doors if possible for the laundry service to reduce crowding the aisle.
Keep the vanity shallow with a 22″ depth to better preserve the aisle.
Add a wall mirror cabinet above the vanity for extra storage space.
Upgrade the linen closet by splitting it into two zones, with towels at eye level and bulky items up high.
Use a strong, quiet exhaust fan ranging from 110 to 130 CFM and consider louvered/vented laundry doors if you enclose the niche cabinet.
For noise control, add anti-vibration pads and insulated walls around the laundry niche.
Why it works: The L-shape keeps the bath feeling open and allows hidden laundry near the door that is near the entry and easily accessible.
8×10 Bathroom with Walk-In Shower and Laundry Area Floor Plan
This bath design features an inviting spa shower with a bench, a single sink vanity, a private toilet, and a dedicated side-by-side laundry niche while still preserving a center aisle for ease of movement.
Floor Plan Details: This 8’×10′ design packs a full bathroom together with a side-by-side laundry zone by placing everything on the perimeter with a generous central “walkway for circulation. You enter from the right side through a sliding door into an open center aisle, with the 27″ x 30″ vanity immediately accessible. The side-by-side washer and dryer each measure 27″ x 30″ and sit on the lower side inside their own niche that can be enclosed for better noise containment and style. Further inside on the bottom left, there is a 63″ x 30″ zone with a half-wall, dedicated to the toilet area for privacy from the door. On the top left is the inviting walk-in shower measuring 60″ x 30″ with its own bench, giving you a luxe spa-feel. Between the shower and toilet sits a small 14″ x 18″ linen closet for all of your towels and wash cloths.
Dimensions:
Room size: 8′ × 10′
Entry door opening shown: 30″
Walk-in shower footprint: 60″ × 30″ (with bench)
Shower entry/door opening shown: 24″
Vanity footprint: 27″ × 30″
Washer footprint: 27″ × 30″
Dryer footprint: 27″ × 30″
Linen cabinet footprint: 14″ × 18″
Clearances/aisle notes shown: 44″ (main open zone), plus 28″, 40″, and 63″ × 30″ callouts in the left/center circulation areas
Design Tips:
Install a countertop over the washer and dryer, and possibly a slim folding shelf or upper cabinets if the ceiling height allows, so you have a self-contained laundry station.
Control the humidity from two directions by using a strong, quiet exhaust fan and consider a slightly larger fan than you’d normally spec for an 8×10 since you’re handling shower steam and laundry moisture. (150 CFM is recommended)
Use a glass shower panel for the shower in the corner to keep it feeling visually open.
Use a wall to shield the toilet zone and so it feels more private when viewed from the doorway.
Install the small linen cabinet and medicine cabinet over the vanity so all of your everyday items stay hidden.
Why it works
Universal spec notes (apply to all five)
Machine sizes: Standard W/D are 27″ W each; compact units are 24″ W. Depth 30″ to 34″ plus 1″ side clearance and 5″ to 6″ rear service space.
Aisles: Target 36″ minimum; 42″ as this feels more comfortable for two users.
Doors: Pocket or barn doors save 8 to 10 sq ft of swing conflicts in tighter rooms.
Vent & makeup air: Plan an exterior dryer vent route and louvered/under-cut doors if the room is tightly sealed.
Noise & vibration: Add rubber isolation pads under laundry machines; specify soft-close doors on nearby cabinetry.
Bathroom and Laundry Design Plan Reference
Plan (Size & Name)
Best for
Laundry setup
Bath features
Storage
What to watch for
5×8 Linear Bath with Stacked Laundry
Tiny homes, ADUs, basement baths, or any space that needs a full bath & laundry in the smallest footprint.
Stacked unit tucked into a back-right niche (compact footprint).
Tub/shower combo on the left wall; straightforward “one-path” layout.
Best with vertical storage: medicine cabinet & shelves/uppers above laundry.
Moisture & noise control is critical; keep the vanity compact so the center aisle doesn’t pinch.
6×9 Galley Bath-Laundry with Side-by-Side Washer & Dryer
Homes that want separate washer and dryer (no stacking) but still need a compact full bath.
Side-by-side machines along one wall—works well with uppers & a folding counter.
Tub/shower combo; long, clean “runway” circulation through the middle.
Upper cabinets over laundry & mirror cabinet over vanity keep surfaces free.
Keep the center aisle free (avoid deep cabinetry); plan venting/drainage early.
6×10 Bathroom with Hidden Laundry Closet and Full Bath
Anyone who wants the room to feel like a normal bathroom first—laundry is there, but not visible.
Full bath with tub/shower combo; laundry is separated visually from the bathing zone.
Closet can include shelves, detergent storage, and a pull-out hamper.
Closet needs airflow and sound control—use louvered doors/undercut and anti-vibration pads.
7×10 L-Shape Bathroom with Laundry Niche
A more comfortable full bath where you also want laundry & storage without the room feeling “utility.”
Stacked washer/dryer in a right-side niche (easy to panel/door off).
Tub/shower combo & centered toilet & larger vanity zone for daily routines.
Includes a dedicated linen cabinet—best for towel/supply control.
Watch door swing and aisle widths; consider a pocket/out-swing to protect circulation.
8×10 Bathroom with Walk-In Shower and Laundry Area
Primary/guest baths where you want a more “spa” shower plus a real laundry station.
Side-by-side washer/dryer along the bottom-right wall (true laundry zone).
Walk-in shower with bench (more upscale than a tub/shower).
Linen cabinet & opportunity for uppers and a folding counter over machines.
Manage humidity (bigger fan), and add vibration/sound control so laundry doesn’t feel intrusive.
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