Small Downstairs WC/Utility Room - Should I? Could I?

sundin13

Hi All,

We're about to move into a new house and the one thing that's really bugging me is that I have nowhere to put the tumble drier! We have four kids, so let's just say that although I dry outside all summer, I will need it to be back in use come the autumn.

I was wondering whether you all think it would be possible for me to do something with the current downstairs wc/shower room. I don't have the dimensions - but its a small square room which currently has an ancient corner shower and a wc next to each other on its back wall, which should give you an idea of size. (Can't be move than about 6 ft square)

First up - is it gross to have a tumble drier in with a toilet?
Secondly - assuming it isn't - how would you lay the room out for best use. I'd like ultimately to put the washing machine in there too - stacked under the drier - but there's an integrated one in the kitchen so until that dies we're ok.

I'm going to go and try and work out how to post a picture now - so would be grateful for your thoughts. And, oh, I DON'T like this....

Thanks all

S13

sundin13

Sussed it!

Eenymeeny

:eek:I see what you mean about the integrated toilet/dryer...gross!
Do you really need the shower? If not, you should be able to replace with a washer/dryer stack. I assume it's an outside wall? (for venting) and you'll have electricity and drainage in situ. Consider how often you use a spare shower compared to your washer and dryer? I hope that's some help:)

Just seen picture...should still work?

milliebear00001

Could you plumb your washer into the bathroom, then put your dryer in the space in the kitchen. I'd feel better having the 'soiled' clothes in the bathroom, then clean in the kitchen. Many European countries keep their washer in the bathroom - they think we're gross for washing our dirty pants in the kitchen!

Sphynx

I saw a house recently (which we offered on) which had a stacked washer drier in and just a toilet and sine. It looks like the room you have is larger than that. I hate having my noisy washing machine in the kitchen one of my priorities was having a utility space. Think it would be a good idea and not uncommon at all.

leo~saphira

My downstairs loo (in a new build type of house) was taken out by myself (capped off) and I placed a washer in its place. some kitchen worktop on top of that and the drier on that.

Sorted and have more room in the kitchen

sundin13

Hi, we don't want to keep the downstairs shower (although that gives us another problem as there is only a bath upstairs) - we just want a toilet, sink, and the dryer (and ultimately washer) - possibly built into a big cupboard. I just didn't know whether people would think it a bit gross - and whether anyone could suggest a good way to lay out the room - given the size constraints.

Owain_Moneysaver

All you need is a nicely tiled wall to the left of the lav to contain any 'splashes', in fact you might be able to fit a slimline basin to it if you have the wall as far to the left as it will go.

Then you can remove the basin which will probably bang into your back every time you bend over to fill the machine.

Probably enough height for a wall-to-wall shelf l-r above the washer and dryer to store baskets etc on.

Foggster

I have very recently added a toilet/utility room as part of a larger extension. Just checked and it measures no more than 5ft 4ins x 7ft and I have been able to fit "cloakroom" toilet and basin and it houses the full size washing machine and condenser side-by-side. It is probably the one thing I am glad I did, more space in the kitchen, a dedicated room for laundry, I have an iron and table top ironing board set up for last minute ironing!! LOL

sundin13

Foggster wrote: »

I have very recently added a toilet/utility room as part of a larger extension. Just checked and it measures no more than 5ft 4ins x 7ft and I have been able to fit "cloakroom" toilet and basin and it houses the full size washing machine and condenser side-by-side. It is probably the one thing I am glad I did, more space in the kitchen, a dedicated room for laundry, I have an iron and table top ironing board set up for last minute ironing!! LOL

Don't suppose there's any chance of you posting a photo is there? It would be interesting to see how its laid out.
S13

sundin13

Can anyone give me any sort of a rough idea how much I would have to pay to
a) get existing shower/toilet/sink ripped out
b) build a 3ft partition wall to separate the toilet from the washer/dryer - and half height shelf for dryer to sit on (washer to go below)
c) fit new sink/toilet
d) plumb washing machine fittings in and electrics for the washer/dryer

I think that sounds like quite a good plan - if I can get it done fairly cheaply.

Thanks

S13