I’ve got an option “D”. Move the washer/dryer to the display case location—put it in a laundry closet. You should be able to get a side by side w/d in that space with storage shelves above. Closet doors hides it away. Add the old laundry space into the bathroom, which should give you plenty of room for a free standing shower as well as a bath. Caveat: make absolutely sure you have 100% reliable drainage under that washer. The last thing you want to come home to after being overseas is several stories of water damage. A pinhole leak would be sufficient. Been there. It was a nightmare. Any doubts on that front, shift the laundry to a lower level. Seriously.
2 months ago | 19
Shannon, I would use option B, a full size washer and dryer are so much better than stacked, it's an an enclosed area so you don't see the laundry and the walls could be sound insulated, you also have a small linen closet across from the laundry. And, I am sure that all the work you are doing at your home that a tub bath with a shower would be great, who wouldn't like a nice warm soak in a tub after a long hard day? By the way. I just love the way you and Phil work together. You both are AMAZING !!💕
2 months ago | 5
Personally in the washer dryer area I would put a small curbing like a and with a drain so that if there was any water and mishaps with hoses or anything leaking that it would drain away and not have those kinds of issues and that's what I plan to do on any new place that is not in the basement with a drain.
2 months ago | 2
My aunt's house had a kitchen door and a basement door went West and one went south. These were Victorian doors with the panels going vertical. They made them in to bi fold doors . They were very functional and looked original and you hardly noticed the cut because they were open most of the time for the kitchen anyway.
2 months ago (edited) | 0
I’m not sure if option A has a window, but if it doesn’t I would eliminate it. Having a window in a bathroom just makes it so much better in my opinion
1 month ago | 0
Hey Shannon, I went to the Patreon page and did a markup on your original existing plan with a different idea. I’ve seen a lot of Victorian era homes that when they add a bathroom into a big room, it’s just a lot of Room in a space that doesn’t require it. My suggestion is keep most of the fixtures where they are , wall off the bathroom, just to the right of the balcony door, and use the rest of the space as a laundry sitting area. It’s nice to have a place to sit down while you’re waiting for that last towel to dry or the last piece of clothing you’re ready to wear to come out of the dryer. you’ve got plenty of room for all of that to happen without it being an oversized bathroom that is just awkward . If possible eliminate the door that comes up the couple of stairs into that room. Keep the door for the attic stairs, and add a new one to the segregated space now becomes the bathroom along the right hand wall. if I can figure out how to send you a layout of the picture I’ve drawn, I will.
2 months ago | 2
I feel B offers the most use for the space and the least amount of expense and relocating. The only reason I would choose C over B is that I've heard having a washer and dryer on the second floor can shake the entire house and requires careful drainage for that room in the instance of accidental overfilling.
2 months ago | 7
Option A is the best IMO. It keeps the laundry area and bathroom area separate, and moving the balcony over seems like a hassle.
2 months ago | 4
I’ve had double sinks in three different houses over the last 40+ years. The two sinks were NEVER used at the same time. Ever! Yes, It looks grand, but unless you desperately need the extra cabinet space under the sink, I think they are a waste of space and money. Personally, I would rather have the extra counter top space than a sink. An upstairs laundry is such a wonderful luxury. Absolutely worth sacrificing the space. Having both a tub and shower stall in the same room is such personal choice, it’s only a choice you can make for your life style. Although, having a tub in at least one bathroom in the house can be important when it comes to resale, down the road. The floor plan is also so personal, we all value different things.
2 months ago (edited) | 1
I think it depends how useful the balcony is? Like option B seems like the most sensible use of the space (ie the space is just being the thing rather than a corridor to get somewhere) but I'm only saying that cause the balcony kinda looks more like an extra big window you can stand in rather than a space that you'd make use of. It depends on the size of the balcony and the view, if it would make a cute outdoor reading nook might be worth making it a space in it's own right then option A or C
2 months ago | 1
It depends a bit on personal preference and if you like the occasional bath (which I do). We have a shower in our bath which has been fine but I am wondering how convenient it will be to keep climbing in and out of when my knees aren’t happy to do it anymore. In which case a separate shower would be welcome. Spacious bathrooms are a treat but not 100% necessary if the convenience of the laundry room outweighs the need for space. I like having a laundry room with a large basin for handwashing some items (or just washing hands or floor cloths). Balcony would be cute and good for a clothes rack for drying clothes naturally but dare say you might not use it for anything else. Keeping costs down might lean you towards keeping the laundry walls in situ and plumbing too. Good luck with decisions.
2 months ago | 1
I like option C, with maybe some tweaks. But no matter what layout you choose, what I feel is a MUST is to have the tub, or shower-tub combo, by the pocket window (like in C) bc I feel like that window is a focal point in the room itself. Can't wait to see what you &Phil end up deciding! ♡
2 months ago | 1
Option B for me. Having the bathroom separate from the laundry room would make it more private. Also having the closet across from the laundry room is so convenient! Can't wait to see what you all decide.
2 months ago | 0
I like B. I have to have my laundry space and the closet is a must.
2 months ago | 3
Layout B seems to check off a lot of boxes. Balcony, maybe claw foot tub, toilet, sink, laundry,
2 months ago | 0
Option A. But. Turn the tub 90 degrees and have the long side against the leftmost wall of the bathroom. Then, lengthen the vanity (line the end of the vanity up with the wall to the right of the door into the bathroom) and include either more storage (my preference) or a double sink. And of course still include the linen storage (millwork?, shelves?), but line it up to be centered in front of the door.
2 months ago | 0
I vote C, personally the further the toilet is from my toothbrush, the better, plus the double sink is great. Tho, id say, perhaps ditch the solo shower, if you have a tub, put up a nice curtain or something, boom you have a shower, (and it wouldn't be so dark in there because its in front of a window) no need for further expenses, and you could use that space for the laundry instead - with the stacked layout from option A.
2 months ago | 0
I don’t like a tub shower combo. Hardly ever use the tub and difficult to step out of. If you like to clean 2 sinks are for you. If you don’t more counter space is better. Are two people ever using the sink at the same time? Or even the bathroom? If so, a separate toilet room is amazing! Can’t wait to see what y’all do!
2 months ago | 0
#2 but double sink. I really dislike stacking W/D, and there's no space to fold or hang laundry in #1. Unless you have a perfect spot picked out for laundry elsewhere, I'd say no to #3 - it's nice to keep lanndry upstairs near the bedrooms/bath. 🙂
2 months ago | 1
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