Undercounter washer and dryer
sooky
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Please help me find a washer and dryer that will fit.
Comments (3)Thank you. It will be right side vented. I would be happy to buy a non GE, if I knew which one would fit. I neglected to say I also do not have a 220 line. I also need to decide on a Miele or Bosch washer. It sounds like there have been problems with both, but I do prefer some of the features on the Bosch that are not on the Miele. Then there is Asko but I think it needs a 220 line. Any advice greatly appreciated....See MoreMaytag Maxima steam washer/dryer or Whirlpool Duet washer/dryer
Comments (3)We are choosing a new washer/dryer set and would like to buy something in the mid-range. I had a Miele set in our previous home for the last 15 years, which I absolutely loved, but think that for half the price I might be able to get something that works well enough. There seems to have been a lot of changes in the mid-range since I last made a purchase. I'm considering either the new Maytag Maxima steam set or a Whirlpool Duet steam set. I want to have something that will do a good job on delicates (something that Miele does extremely well) and will also sanitize my micro fibre cleaning cloths. Any comments or suggestions?...See More7ft counter w/ s-by-s, or 4ft counter w/ stacked?
Comments (2)There's a hallway in front, so there's plenty of space to open the doors. But my current inclinations are to go the other way, though, and stick to the plan of a stacked unit. Here are my reasons: (1) the larger FLs are quite tall, so the counter would need to be fairly high - eg close to 42 inches to allow a couple of inches clearance, in some cases. (Though the whirpool duet ht's are 38" high so it could be a bit lower if I used those.) (2) If we want to close off the w/d from view occasionally, since it's the route to the downstairs bathroom, that'd be easier to do if it were contained as a stacked unit in a smaller space. We could get a track system where the doors disappear into the sides, but it's a bit of added complexity, and those systems take up space on each side of the cabinet. (3) my desk is 4ft long, and seems plenty long enough, so presumably the same length is fine for folding. does that sound reasonable?...See MoreTiny Kitchen Design - Can tiny spaces be affordably well designed?
Comments (21)OK, so it sounds to me that you are trying to do this little kitchen on the sly. I'm going to say you need a drain for a washer/dryer and sink. Yes you have one where the sink is now, but I'm advocating moving the sink. If it is possible to move the window near your sink, I would. I'd put a stackable washer/dryer in a cabinet to the right of that window. I'd have lower cabinets along that wall with a corner easy reach wooden lazy Susan. Then I'd put the kitchen sink under the next window (yes, have the window above the sink). The dishwasher to the left of the sink and then more cabinet space, then a counter depth full size refrigerator/freezer also in a cabinet (which could have an icemaker) and a pull out cabinet. The seating area would be in the middle. In the space between the doors, I would put pantry storage. It might have to be two 42" wall cabinets stacked on each other with extra depth (yes, you can do that). Check out Starmark cabinets. They've got all kinds of great organizational cabinets and even a bread board. Their reputation is good and they appear to have quality cabinets. I know about them because I'm designing a new kitchen for my small space and have researched about 40 cabinet manufacturers. You could have your microwave under the counter or on top. Code requires a landing space within a certain number of inches from a fridge, which is why I put some between it and the sink. It's always nice to look outside while at the sink. Also, it's probably not that much to move the windows up or replace them (worth the money). Smaller appliances cost as much as the full sized ones, so I wouldn't compromise on the fridge/freezer. All this being said, if you cannot move the windows, then I would put a storage cabinet where the current sink is, a bench seat under the window, then sink, dishwasher, stackable washer/dryer in a cabinet. Left of the next window would be a refrigerator and cabinet space. The seating area would still be in the middle. The narrow depth pantry space would be the same as previously mentioned. Since the whole area is small, it's not far from the fridge to the sink and you still have landing space around everything. Good luck with your project! Oh, and you can get counter top induction cook tops (2 burner) and wonderful convection microwaves, both plug into regular wall outlets. I get that you just put those windows in, but it's still better to replace the one near the current sink than to have a horrible layout. Can it just be lifted the 10" you need, having it start at counter top height?...See Moreericabapt
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