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A furniture-style appliance pedestal built like a tiny house floor — 2x4 joists, plywood decking, 4x4 posts — because store pedestals cost more than they should and hold less.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joists All of them in the top floor; the bottom floor can skip its center joists — baskets are light. | 10 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 25" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Floor rims Two per floor. 60" fits a standard washer + dryer pair — measure your machines plus an inch of breathing room. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 60" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Decking | 2 | 3/4" × 28" × 60" | 3/4" plywood or MDF | ☐ |
| Posts Or laminate pairs of 2x4s. 11" puts the drum at a no-stoop height; adjust to your back. | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Moulding Cut to fit around each post, mitered at the corners. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/4" × 12" | Base cap moulding | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood or MDF, 3/4", 4x8 sheet Decking both floors. Plywood survives laundry-room water events better; MDF paints smoother. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Joists and rims for both floors. | 5 each | ☐ |
| 4x4 post, 4 ft The four legs. Two 2x4s glued and screwed face-to-face substitute — add one 2x4 to the list. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Base cap moulding, 6 ft Wraps the posts — the 'farmhouse furniture' part. Optional but it's what sells the look. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Angle brackets Corner insurance against a machine that shakes on spin cycle. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 3" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.