Downstairs toilet and laundry room problem
I hate this downstairs toilet set up. Its a tiny space and not practical at all. It has a big window in there so when the door is closed the the laundry room is in darkness. It's not very private either because it is so close to the kitchen. I'm almost ready to get my new kitchen but this area is holding me back. I wondered, if I could swap the room around? Have the washing machine and tumble dryer where the toilet and basin is currently, so they would sit under the window and there would be no door there so the room would be light and airy. Then could I somehow build a wall with maybe a sliding door where the washing machine used to be and replace it with the downstairs toilet? Basically, swap the two areas over? Also, if possible, I want to move my combi boiler from my main kitchen down this end somewhere too. I just don't know if it's all possible. I'm desperate for any advice.
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aliwales73
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rinked
2 years agoLooks rather tight. How about elarging the door opening and adding a side window (opaque, next to wash basin) and/or transom window? And a panel door with the same opaque glass in the top third.
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2 years ago
Tashmina Hoque
2 years agoCould you not combine the two n make a utility WC? We have done that recently n it eliminates all the tiny spaces n makes the area flow a little better. Picture is what we currently have.
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