Georgesgran
Ive still got an airing cupboard. The water tank is on one side, shelving on the other and the gap in front and between is big enough to take my clothes airer, so I can load that up and close the door, leaving laundry to dry out of sight. I iron it downstairs in my utility room, which has direct access to outside.
We've an airing cupboard, with water cylinder, in the utility room. Next cupboard encloses the washer and dryer. All behind cupboard doors.
I dry dog towels/bedding, dog walk clothing, my husband's filthy work clothing in the ac - I tumble dry most other laundry.
The utility room is vented out and has outside access.