Bathroom/laundry combination?

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

would love to get rid of the laundry tub and put washer dryer under a bench. This a 2nd floor unit and was told we can't get rid of the tub because the drain for the washer and sink is in the floor central to the tub,

so can't plumb washer drainage into it. There must be a way around it to make this look better but I don't know what it is.

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Tracy

7 years ago

you could do something like this

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Tracy
7 years ago
you could do something like this
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Tracy
7 years ago
you could do something like this
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Tracy
7 years ago
you could do something like this
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Tracy
7 years ago
you could do something like this
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chubbychicky
7 years ago
Turn your laundry tub around (so that it is narrower but sticks out to the same level as the washer. The taps and spout should be able to remain in the same place, so no costs there. Then build a ceiling height cupboard around the whole thing with hinged or bi-fold doors. Put a couple of shelves above the washer for holding detergent, softner etc (or a hook to hang your basket) and make sure that there is enough space beside the washer to stand or hang your mop/broom etc.
chubbychicky
7 years ago
You could turn the laundry tub around so that it is narrower but sticks out as far as the washer does. The taps and spout can stay in the same place, so there are no costs there. Then build a ceiling height cupboard (probably white to keep it all fresh and light looking) around the whole thing and put hinged or bi-fold doors on the front. Add a couple of shelves above the washer to hold detergent or softener etc or a hook to hang your basket. Make sure that the cupboard is wide enough to allow space beside the washer to stand or hang your mop, brooms etc. that would tidy it up nicely as well as making your bathroom look larger and sleeker.
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annb1997
7 years ago
I like photo ideas Tracy has shown. You would have to change out your machine for a front loader, but they are more water efficient so bonus there. If you don't mind bending. But it would look much better and streamlined to have washer and dryer stacked. Would still need place to hang mop/broom etc but maybe there's a closet for that elsewhere? Best wishes & pls keep us posted.
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oklouise
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
i love my drop in tub with under bench washer and dryer but you need at least 1800mm width to make that work. Tracey's suggestions with the built in shower, stacked washer/dryer and bench with drop in tub with wall cabinet or shelf look ideal but only a plumber can really say what's possible and then you have to decide if the expense is worth it...

much simpler would be to try wall mounted shelves or cabinet with doors and an open bottom shelf for "pretties", cut a hole in the back and side to make room for the power point and to feed the cable through out of sight. The wall cabinet would balance the look of the dryer and create some extra storage for minimal cost nb a 900 mm tall unit should be OK but make sure it's mounted high on the wall to match the top of the dryer and allows room to open the lid of the washer...good luck with it
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Vy
7 years ago
I like Tracy's idea.

The plumbing can just be connected inside the vanity cabinet. Easy transition no hassles.
KK1000
7 years ago
I had my washing machine connected directly to the drain in the Wall and no laundry tub, never had a problem with it . Just talk to few plumbers it can be done.
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