For mgnohio in response to his/her houzz message request to see the tile we used in our bathroom. These are in progress pics taken last March. I still intend to get finished photos of my bathroom and laundry room posted but life has thrown us several curve balls lately and 2017 isn't starting out any better. My DH is recovering from multiple pulmonary embolisms so this month has been full of hospital stays, ER visits and doctor visits. He's recovering but it scared the crap out of both of us. The lesson here is that if you experience a sharp calf pain that lasts more than a few days and you don't know the cause of the pain, even if it doesn't present with the classic DVT symptoms (his didn't nor did he have any risk factors for developing DVT), insist on an ultrasound of the calf. If we had done that, we could have taken immediate steps to prevent this serious medical issue from becoming something far worse. We are so thankful that it didn't take his life.

Hi, We always install a layer of cement sheet which we glue and screw to the hardwood, then apply paintable waterproofing over that. you can then simply tile as normal and the movement differential is allowed for. if height is an issue we remove the timber and replace it with a cement sheet thick enough to be a structural base. cherrs

Hi Again, Jan! :) Sorry if plans hard to read. I’ll try to upload clearer version. So we will be keeping our current stacked washer/dryer in the basement laundry room as backup but are also going to use that space for a small art space for kids. Honestly the stacked LG Tower that we got about a year ago looks very cool but disappointed in its function—the dryer literally has tons of lint all over the door each time it is finished and it gets on each item just washed. So the new laundry room near bedrooms will be primary laundry area. Message heard re barn doors.

Do we need a sink in the laundry room if it’s right across from one of the second floor bathrooms? No, you don't need a sink in your laundry room at all. Modern washing machines have gentle cycles that replace the need for pre-soaking and handwashing. Personally, I'd rather have the storage rather than the sink. In general, this board wants sinks-sinks-sinks, even when additional sinks make little sense. Thoughts on the layout of the laundry room/linen closet our cabinet designer created? - I like that the washer/dryer are on an exterior wall. Safer. - Are you going with front loaders? They are SO BIG now. Consider that if you build the washer/dryer in the middle of a cabinet run, as you're suggesting, you're tying yourself into - Good question about where the existing lines are. Moving plumbing is expensive, and it'd make sense to keep your lines where they are. - I don't like those dark colors. Laundry is already a never-ending chore; I'd rather have a bright, cheery room. - Yes to adding a trash can ... don't bother with building it into an expensive cabinet either. Someone else suggested this is 8K in cabinetry ... I don't know if that's true, but I know I'd be looking at inexpensive Ikea stuff for the laundry room. I'd consider, instead, building in a closet; a closet is considerably cheaper than cabinetry. - I would keep the upper cabinets and pantry. This is a work space, and the storage will be useful. Looks and decor do not reign supreme in a laundry room. - As someone else said, consider where you will fold. I definitely like to fol on the bed ... lots of space, and then things go right into the drawers. Since your laundry's on the second floor, this is probably your space too. - Consider, too, where you'll store your "waiting loads". If you don't plan a space, you'll always be tripping over your dirty laundry. - I do like to hang things to dry ... consider how often you do this, and allot a hanging rod somewhere. - Love the idea of building in for the dogs. A laundry room is an ideal spot. - I would not want to use this storage (on the second floor) for things like paper towels. - I am not crazy about open storage. Being on the second floor, this is likely to be your place for storing linens, seasonal items, etc. This is not a place for display.