Admit it. Running to the laundromat every weekend just sucks. If I could, I think I would want to stick one my bathroom. And if the option to knock down a few walls was there, I bet one could turn it into the perfect spot for laundry, even when space is limited.
Why the bathroom, you ask? For one, I feel like it's the optimal spot, especially if you have future plans to install any type of 'green' appliance out there that recycles water from the shower and sink. We've been interested in investing in a concept like that for a while now, but most seem to require a great investment in infrastructure work - something that many of us don't have access to.
However, even if you plan on installing just a regular washer and dryer, the bathroom is great because appliances are already tried and tested in a humid environment. However, it is probably a good idea to check for mold every few months, just in case.
The alternative is to invest in a washer that combines itself with a sink. Smeg makes a pretty sweet one and it comes in a variety of colors much like their refrigerator line.
Do you have experience with a washer and dryer in your bathroom? Let us know the perks and drawbacks of such a setup?
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I'm seeing more and more apartments with washer and dryers being hidden in the bathroom by a babmboo and glossy glass closet. I was skeptical at first, but I have to admit, how awesome would it be to have a load of towels in the dryer while you go for a bath, and viola, you can dry yourself off to a nice warm towel.
I think its a great idea for a multipurpose room. You could incorporate your clothes hamper, bathroom, laundry room and linen closet into one space. You could probably enjoy a larger bathroom as a result versus having a separate laundry room.
I lived with my washer and dryer in the bathroom for five years, and it made makes perfect sense. A big plus---it's very easy to strip one grubby child and pop him into the tub while sticking the dirty clothing into the washer. Mold was never a problem, and I lived in Houston at the time, too.
P.S. My washer and dryer were in plain sight. I just don't get this idea that appliances need to be hidden away from our sight, like they were something unpleasant. I was so proud of my first washer and dryer, I would have installed them in the living room if that's where I had the room.
Hiding the washer and dryer in the bathroom is an excellent idea! It would most likely be connected to the master bedroom or on the same floor as the main bedrooms. This would make for cleaner sheets, towels, and clothes more often...at least at my house!