To provide a storage unit for a washing machine capable of improving the design of a washroom by hiding the washing machine from the outside.

Plural shield plates (5) and (6) are provided for surrounding a washing machine (3), which is installed inside a room (1), invisibly from the outside and between these shield plates (5) and (6), the shield plate (6) located on the front side of the washing machine (3) can be opened and closed at least.