Sink base
Plan bowl, waste, trap, tap, shelf or drawer clearance, service access and protection around penetrations.
Utility-room programme planning
Laundry Cabinet Supplier Guide for Projects and Wholesale
Plan cabinets, worktops, sinks and storage around appliances, services and site dimensions. ArcQuay helps professional buyers review a laundry programme through drawings, samples, model-level QA and destination-aware packing.
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Appliance envelopeActual model, access and ventilation
Service mapWater, waste, power and shut-offs
Module scheduleUnit type, size and handed options
Site-ready packingLabels and components by location
Laundry cabinetry is coordinated around equipment and services
A laundry elevation may combine sink cabinets, drawer bases, appliance spaces, tall storage, wall cabinets, open shelves and worktops. Its success depends on connections that a standalone cabinet image does not show: machine dimensions, door and detergent access, valves, waste, power, ventilation, floor wastes and the route for installation.
For apartments or repeated homes, create a schedule by unit or room type. For wholesale, define the module system, intended appliance standards and what the retailer or installer must verify. ArcQuay can coordinate product information and order records; final site measurement, code compliance and installation remain with the project team.
Product matrix
Build the range from functional modules
Use live catalogue products as starting points. Exact dimensions, materials, features and documents are confirmed for shortlisted models.
Appliance bay
Use the actual appliance envelope and installation manual; allow for hoses, plugs, vibration, door movement and removal.
Tall storage
Define shelves, broom or vacuum space, door swing, wall restraint and access to any services behind the unit.
Wall cabinet
Check mounting structure, reach, door clearance and relationship to tap, sink, appliances and overhead services.
Room and service survey
Close the dimensions that control fit
Nominal room width is not enough. Record finished surfaces, service projections and installation access.
| Survey item | Why it matters | Information to record |
|---|---|---|
| Walls, floor and ceiling | Out-of-square surfaces affect fillers, worktop joints and tall-unit fit. | Finished dimensions, levels, corners, skirting, doors and planned tolerances. |
| Appliances | Different machines require different clearances and connection access. | Manufacturer, model, actual dimensions, door path, hoses, plug and ventilation guidance. |
| Water and waste | Valves and traps can conflict with shelves, drawers or appliances. | Centrelines, heights, projections, floor waste, shut-off access and connection responsibility. |
| Power and ventilation | Outlets, switches and ducts must remain accessible and compliant. | Locations, appliance requirements and local electrical or mechanical design. |
| Delivery route | Large assembled cabinets or tops may not pass through doors, lifts or stairs. | Opening sizes, turns, lift limits, floor access and assembly strategy. |
Sink, top and appliance interfaces
Approve one coordinated elevation and plan
Interface drawings should identify products by model, not by generic placeholders.
Sink and tap
Confirm sink outside and cut-out dimensions, bowl depth, overflow if applicable, waste, tap mounting, spout reach and clearances. Show support and sealing responsibilities.
Worktop
Specify material, thickness, edge, overhang, joints, splashes, cut-outs and support across appliance openings. Review fabrication and care guidance for the exact surface.
Washer and dryer
Do not enclose appliances based only on advertised width. Follow current manufacturer instructions for clearances, ventilation, connections, stacking kits and service removal.
Drawer and door access
Test handles and openings against walls, machines and room doors. Keep valves and waste accessible without dismantling unrelated cabinetry.
Drying and hanging
If rails, racks or drying cupboards are included, define loads, fixing, ventilation and wet-item drainage without assuming a generic accessory suits every room.
Floor and moisture details
Coordinate legs, plinths, wall fixing and clearances with the project’s waterproofing, floor waste and cleaning strategy.
Specify construction for the actual exposure and care process
A “moisture-resistant” label is not permission for uncontrolled leaks or standing water. Review the whole cabinet and the wet interfaces.
- Component scheduleIdentify substrate and surface for fronts, cabinet, backs, shelves, edges and service cut-outs.
- Wet penetrationsDefine treatment around sink, tap, waste and supply openings, plus installer sealing responsibility.
- Finish referenceApprove colour, sheen, texture, edge band or coating and acceptable variation.
- HardwareRecord hinges, runners, handles, hanging systems and adjustment or replacement access.
- Care guidanceCheck cleaning compatibility for the exact surface and top; address leaks promptly.
Sample, QA and packing
Control a repeatable module programme
Project quantities and wholesale ranges need clear model codes, handed options and component lists.
- 01
Freeze the schedule
List modules, sizes, quantities, handing, finishes, sink, top, hardware, fillers and accessories by room or SKU.
- 02
Review a sample or mock-up
Check appliance and service interfaces, usable storage, access, appearance, assembly and installation sequence.
- 03
Approve quality criteria
Define checks for materials, dimensions, drillings, finish, hardware operation, assembly and model identification.
- 04
Verify components before packing
Match cabinets, panels, tops, sinks, hardware and instructions to the approved bill of materials.
- 05
Label for receiving
Use approved model, room, building, floor or SKU marks where included; separate fragile tops and sinks appropriately.
- 06
Check destination needs
Confirm relevant material, plumbing, electrical, labelling or customs evidence for the selected components and market.
Send the room schedule, equipment list and service plan
Include destination, project or sales channel, quantities, room types, finished dimensions, appliance models, service locations, desired modules, finish, top and sink, hardware, installation scope, packaging marks and required documents. For wholesale, add target SKU architecture, standard appliance assumptions and replacement-part expectations.
Available customisation, minimum quantities, sampling and lead time vary by module, finish, top, accessories and order mix. These are confirmed against the selected range rather than promised site-wide.
Plan the utility room as one system
Request a Laundry Programme ReviewPrepare a laundry cabinet schedule ready for review
Share room drawings, appliance models, quantities, finishes and destination for an initial module and interface assessment.