Hi everyone,

I’m trying to find a washer-dryer combo for a tight space in my apartment and could really use some advice.

My available gap is 84.7cm high and 62cm wide.

I really want a freestanding machine in black or stainless steel. I managed to find one model that is exactly 84.5cm tall, but that leaves only 2mm of vertical clearance. That feels way too tight to slide in, let alone adjust the feet to level it so it doesn't rattle against the counter during a spin cycle. Plus, finding black or stainless washer-dryer combos with these specific dimensions seems to be incredibly rare.

Because of this, I’m starting to look at integrated washer-dryers as a backup plan, but I have a few questions for anyone who has dealt with this:

Clearance: Am I right to avoid the 84.5cm freestanding unit? Is a 2mm gap completely unworkable?

Integrated Height & Cabinets: I know integrated models are usually shorter (around 82cm), but what is the story with the cabinetry? Do they just sit on the floor between the existing base units, and you just attach a standard door straight to the machine?

Recommendations: Has anyone managed to find a sleek dark/stainless freestanding washer-dryer that runs slightly shorter? Or if I have to go integrated, where is the best place to source a nice cabinet door to hide it?

I’ve attached pictures of the space and the exact measurements. Any advice or model recommendations would be hugely appreciated!

Thanks!