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Open plan downstairs, where to put washing machine?

9 years ago

We are opening up the downstairs of our terrace (floorplan attached) but I am unsure whether to put the washing machine integrated in the kitchen or in the cupboard next to the cloakroom. The cupboard is closer to the living area bit would be behind a door. What do you think? Also any general comments or suggestions on the plan would be welcome!

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livingroomz
9 years ago
I'd personally put it in the cloakroom out of sight leaving more space in the kitchen and only use it when living room is not in use. I would however rethink the layout completely. Don't like the idea of a bathroom opening straight out into kitchen dining area. If budget and upper floor layout allowed it, I would consider rearranging the stairs to allow door into bathroom at entrance.
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OnePlan
9 years ago
Is there a place upstairs that you could have a WM and TD stacked and vented outside ?! As most washing is generated and kept upstairs - might make sense to keep them up there, in a cupboard,out of the way ? Freestanding appliances tend to be cheaper too !
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Having suggesting taking down the wall around your living room door, I’ve just noticed your lovely wood flooring which woudl get messed up by that - unless you can get spare planks? If you don’t want to mess with the floor then you could consider inserting an internal window next to the door, where you currently have the square white mirror and cabinet. You could also replace the sitting room door with a glazed door. Another couple of ideas to help make your living room feel more spacious - without making the actual room bigger: 1) I wonder if there is storage taking up space in your living room? For example the cabinets each side of the TV? If so then if you re jig the loo into a small loo and a small storage room, you can move some storage there and free up sitting room space. 2). I notice you have a big dining table in the sitting room - is this used much, seeing as the kitchen is big enough for a table? If not, then removing it or replacing with a small extending table would free up space.
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J W
Original Author
9 years ago
interesting ideas, thank you. For now we don't have the budget to move the stairs sadly but I like the idea of putting them in a cupboard upstairs! Sadly we don't have anywhere appropriate now but when we get to do the 2nd floor we can with a bit of layout change. So I think for this project we can put them in the cupboard by the wc and move them upstairs later (and either get rid of the cupboard or use it for coats/shoes).

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