The space above a washer can hold towels and laundry accessories without taking another slice of floor. Over washing machine storage is most useful when it leaves the appliance easy to use and service: a frame that fits the alcove but blocks the detergent drawer, touches the machine or traps the hoses creates a new problem.
These are four researched Amazon UK options for small kitchens and utility rooms. We have not assembled, load-tested or used them in a home. Recommendations are conditional on the checks below, especially where a supplier has not established the internal opening or load rating. For other ways to organise the room, browse our utility storage guides.
Last updated: 15 October 2026. Each exact variant had a new purchase offer for delivery to London SW1A 1AA when directly inspected today. Stock, sellers and postcode coverage can change. Price bands are broad editorial comparisons, not live prices. The original header image illustrates a generic layout rather than one of these models or a tested installation.
Over washing machine storage: quick picks by layout
Do not start with the number of shelves. First decide whether you need adjustable width, deeper storage, a shallow frame or doors. The dimensions and ratings below are supplier claims, not our measurements. No pick is a guaranteed fit for a nominally “standard” machine.
| Pick and exact variant | Overall H × W × D | Storage and listed load | Main check before ordering |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAOYOUNI two-tier, Ivory, 62–101cm size | 173 × 62–101 × 48cm | Two tiers; 10kg per shelf claimed | Confirm usable opening height, inner width and adjustment instructions |
| EUGAD 0002WYI, White+Light Wood | 162 × 67 × 40cm | One large and two small shelves; 20kg large / 10kg small claimed | Listed 67cm appliance width repeats overall width; obtain a drawing |
| MY FAT GORILLA P39, Bamboo | Title suggests 170 × 66 × 26cm | Three tiers; load rating not established | Dimension fields conflict; inner opening and restraints unconfirmed |
| Relaxdays 10053759_49, White | 185.5 × 65 × 24cm | Two open and two enclosed compartments; about 10kg each claimed | Confirm appliance opening and fit supplied wall restraints |
These are storage units, not supports for a washing machine or dryer. None has been verified here to surround an already stacked pair. Overall height is not the space beneath the lowest shelf, and overall width is not the clear gap between the uprights.
Adjustable width: BAOYOUNI two-tier rack
BAOYOUNI
BAOYOUNI Two-Tier Expandable Over-Washer Rack, Ivory
Two-tier, 62–101W x 48D x 173H cm, Ivory; model number not supplied
Editorial reviewAssessed from specifications, reporting and comparable products — not a long home trial. How we test
The selected Ivory, (62–101)W × 48D × 173H cm version suits a wider alcove where a fixed frame would waste space. Two shelves, a clothes rail and six hooks offer different places for folded items and small accessories. Check the surrounding room as well as the machine: the 48cm depth and hanging items could obstruct a narrow walkway or cupboard door.
The supplier describes stainless-steel composite pipe and ABS, with 10kg per shelf as the stated limit. That is a claim for a correctly assembled unit, not our test result or permission to put an appliance on it. There is also a catalogue inconsistency: the bullets describe expandable width while an item-detail field says it is not extendable. Confirm that the delivered variant has the advertised adjustment, and obtain its usable inner width and lowest-shelf height before ordering. A model number was not supplied, so match the ASIN, colour and full size rather than a similar thumbnail.
Deeper shelves and a hanging rail: EUGAD 0002WYI
EUGAD
EUGAD 0002WYI Over-Washing-Machine Shelf, White and Light Wood
0002WYI, White+Light Wood, three shelves
Editorial reviewAssessed from specifications, reporting and comparable products — not a long home trial. How we test
The White+Light Wood EUGAD combines a metal frame with veneered E1 particleboard. One large shelf, two smaller shelves and a hanging rail give it a more varied layout than three identical ledges. It is the pick to examine when a 40cm-deep frame and space beside the rail are available. Do not assume the rail creates a drying area: hanging laundry still needs suitable airflow and must not interfere with the machine.
EUGAD lists X-shaped rear supports, adjustable feet and anti-tip devices. Install all required restraints; feet that level the frame do not replace wall anchoring. The stated shelf capacities are 20kg for the large shelf and 10kg for each smaller shelf. Keep loads distributed as the manual directs.
The listing describes a 67W × 90H cm appliance space, but 67cm is also the overall width. Treat that as an unresolved opening-width claim, not proof that a 67cm-wide machine fits between the legs. Request the dimensioned drawing, including the rear braces, and allow the appliance maker’s required gaps. The quoted opening height alone does not establish top-loader compatibility.
Shallow natural bamboo: MY FAT GORILLA P39
MY FAT GORILLA
MY FAT GORILLA P39 Bamboo Over-Washer Shelf
P39, Bamboo, three tiers
Editorial reviewAssessed from specifications, reporting and comparable products — not a long home trial. How we test
The Bamboo P39 is worth considering when a shallow shelf and natural finish matter more than deep basket storage. Its title gives 66 × 26 × 170cm, suggesting a 26cm depth, and the listing describes three bamboo tiers. That can make sense for folded cloths and light accessories in a small utility corner, subject to confirmation of the exact drawing and rating.
This is the shortlist’s most conditional recommendation. The summary mislabels the dimensions as 66D × 169.9W × 25.9H cm, while the title presents a tall rack. We have not resolved the supplier’s field error. Neither a dependable shelf load nor the clear appliance opening was established, and the wall-restraint requirement is unconfirmed. Ask for those details before buying or loading it. The claim that it suits all standard machines is not a substitute for measuring. Bamboo described as moisture-resistant should still be kept away from leaks and standing water.
Open and enclosed storage: Relaxdays 10053759_49
Relaxdays
Relaxdays 10053759_49 Over-Washer Cabinet, White and Natural
10053759_49, White; manufacturer part number 10053759
Editorial reviewAssessed from specifications, reporting and comparable products — not a long home trial. How we test
Choose this White variant to investigate a shallower cabinet with a white carcass and natural wood-effect slatted doors. Relaxdays’ manufacturer section describes two open and two enclosed compartments, an adjustable shelf and approximately 10kg per compartment. The overall 24cm depth may suit towels and small packs where a deeper rack would project too far, but measure the actual compartment depth before choosing baskets.
The listed model is 10053759_49, with manufacturer part number 10053759. Do not borrow measurements from another Relaxdays over-washer cabinet. Its 65cm overall width does not confirm the gap for your appliance, and the internal opening was not established in the inspected information. It arrives flat-packed with wall-fixing materials: plan a suitable wall, follow the manual and agree necessary fixings in a rental. Ordinary cupboard doors do not make detergent storage child-resistant.
Measure first: the machine, opening and access
Measure the appliance where it actually stands, with its feet correctly adjusted. Use its installation manual for ventilation, movement and service clearances; there is no single safe gap that covers every washer, washer-dryer and room.
- Measure the complete width and height. Include protruding controls and the route needed to slide the appliance out for service. Compare these with the rack’s usable opening, not its outside dimensions.
- Check depth behind and in front. Hoses, taps, plugs and rear braces must coexist without crushing or bending connections. Keep the isolating controls accessible. Open the machine door and nearby cupboards fully.
- Find the lowest obstruction. A shelf, crossbar or hanging basket may be lower than the rack’s advertised height. Leave the appliance’s required space and room to operate the detergent drawer and controls.
- For a top-loader, measure with the lid open. Add room to reach in and lift laundry out. A frame that clears the closed lid can still make the machine unusable.
- Check the floor and wall. Skirting, pipework and uneven flooring can prevent uprights sitting where the diagram suggests. Confirm that the wall can take the specified restraints and fixings.
In a kitchen, a freestanding rack may not fit around an appliance already beneath a continuous worktop. Do not remove structural worktop supports or alter an integrated-machine installation to make a rack fit. Our galley kitchen storage guide offers alternatives when the worktop already uses the space above the washer.
Freestanding racks, wall shelves or cabinets?
| Format | When it can help | What it asks of the room |
|---|---|---|
| Freestanding over-washer rack | Open storage around a floor-standing appliance | Floor space for uprights, room for braces and every required anti-tip fixing |
| Independent wall shelf | A shelf position chosen around an awkward lid or controls | Suitable wall construction, correctly rated brackets and permitted drilling |
| Over-washer cabinet | Open access below with some clutter hidden above | Verified opening, door-swing space and specified wall restraint |
The four product picks cover racks and a cabinet. A wall shelf may be the better format where none fits, but we have not verified a specific wall-shelf product for recommendation in this guide. Its capacity depends on the complete system: shelf, brackets, fixings, wall and installation. Do not attach a makeshift shelf to the appliance casing.
For renters, “freestanding” does not automatically mean no drilling. EUGAD lists anti-tip devices and Relaxdays includes wall fixings. Where another listing is silent, obtain the manual rather than treating silence as approval to leave a tall frame unrestrained.
Vibration, stability and a stacked dryer
Leave the furniture independent of the washer and meet both sets of instructions. Do not wedge a frame tightly against the casing to steady it. Keep contents away from shelf edges and check the assembled unit and its fixings at the intervals the manufacturer specifies.
Bosch’s vibration guidance identifies supporting surface, transport bolts and levelling as checks. Follow your own machine’s manual and seek service if excessive movement persists. A rack cannot correct an installation fault.
If you want a dryer above the washer, use the appliance manufacturer’s approved stacking arrangement for the exact machines. Bosch lists dedicated connection kits separately from household storage. A shelf’s storage-load claim is not approval to support a vibrating appliance. None of these four units is verified here for carrying a dryer or enclosing a stacked pair; an overall rack height above the stack would still not establish the necessary under-shelf opening or ventilation.
What to store above a washer
Folded cloths, a small supply of towels and lightweight laundry accessories are sensible starting points once the rating and installation are confirmed. Store bulk refills lower down in secure storage rather than reaching overhead with heavy containers. Keep items within the shelf, and protect engineered wood or bamboo from spills and persistent damp. Room humidity and ventilation vary; moisture-resistant wording is not a promise of waterproof performance.
Detergent needs a safer home than a decorative basket if children can reach it. Keep it in its original packaging, close the pack after use and follow the label. The Keep Caps from Kids campaign recommends high, closed storage with a safety lock. A high open rack or ordinary slatted cupboard door alone is not child-resistant. Do not decant laundry capsules into clear jars.
Keep the floor and machine-access route clear too. If laundry piles are the main problem, a suitable small-space laundry basket or slim laundry basket may help more than adding another upper shelf. Choose the storage that solves the actual bottleneck while leaving the appliance easy to use.
