With adequate planning and installation, placing a washer and dryer inside your bathroom during the remodeling stage can make life less hectic for your family. However, it’s best to go over the procedure thoroughly to make the process more convenient for your family and contracting team without causing remodeling and financial challenges.
Spacing
First, you need to ensure both machines will fit properly and comfortably. Doing so can allow you and others to go in and out of the room with more ease.
Sacrificing counter space, storage room, and various types of maneuverability may be necessary when adding a washer and dryer to the bathroom. This is often due to restrooms being smaller than a typical laundry area. To offset these limitations, consider adding movable or rolling storage bins for accessories and placing the washer and dryer in an area with minimal space requirements.
Stacking units will also help you maximize space in the bathroom along with developing a layout plan that suits both laundry and bathroom functions. Your Rancho Sante Fe kitchen and bath designer can give you great advice on how to make the most out of the space, both functionally and aesthetically.
Ventilation and Water Damage
If the room doesn’t have a ventilation system to maintain both the bathroom and laundry appliances, it’s not a good idea to add a washer and dryer. However, if you have an adequate exterior vent or ventilation system, it can prevent mold from growing or moisture from building up, allowing you to use the bathroom for the units.
Without proper installation or usage, the machines can lead to water leakage, damaging the bathroom and nearby areas. There are precautions you can take to stave off water damage, such as using waterproof flooring and proper plumbing connections. It’s also best to install leak detection systems.
Noise Disruptions
Laundry machines often come with extra noise, and depending on the bathroom’s location, you may hear those spinning cycles more loudly than usual. It can be disruptive, especially if you and other family members are sleeping, doing school or work assignments, or merely trying to relax and regroup.
To reduce the amount of noise, consider placing anti-vibration pads under the units. Blankets and similar accessories that absorb sound can also be placed under the washer and dryer to keep the equipment leveled and prevent overloading, which are factors that cause the noise and vibration.
Benefits
Even with the disadvantages that come with spacing, noise, ventilation, and potential water damage, adding a washer and dryer to your bathroom offers several benefits, including increased functionality, financial savings, and convenience.
With cost savings, you reduce the need to build a separate laundry room. This is due to the bathroom already having electrical connections.
The limited space that comes with adding a washer and dryer to a bathroom can boost functionality, as it leads to more organization, reducing the odds of clutter. It can also minimize the need for transporting clothing between different floors.
Reach out to the experienced Rancho Santa Fe modern bathroom design and remodel professionals from Forever Builders when you need help with any aspect of your bathroom renovation. We’ll help you create the bathroom that meets all your expectations while keeping your costs within budget. Give one of our friendly team members a call today.