Washer and dryer that fit under a standard 36" counter
Judi Tushingham
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Under counter washer/dryer: Miele?
Comments (1)You may get some answers here, but the best thing for you to do is to go to the Gardenweb's Laundry Forum, devoted to all things laundry, and they discuss Miele A LOT. I am linking it below. I do though think your concern about capacity is valid. Does the other choice you mentioned have more capacity? Are you certain there are only two washers/dryers on the market that will fit? Here is a link that might be useful: Gardenweb's Laundry Forum...See More42' counter depth vs 36' standard french door fridge
Comments (19)I have what KristianCO has, but without the wine slots in between. At least at the time, that required ordering a panel that goes between them -- an insulation panel, I think? She mentioned the ice -- another reason I liked the Thermador over the SZ. The SZ had the ice down at the bottom, nearly on the floor. That just doesn't work for all the ice we can use here in Texas. Fori, it's not having a second fridge to make up for the failures of the first one. People who spend $3 million on a house as well as the guest who walk into one expect a certain lifestyle to go with it. Even if they don't cook, they probably entertain. If they don't entertain, they want to look like they do -- or at least they could. In my area, people look for a space for a second fridge in homes by the time they hit $250-350K. By $1 mil, they expect a second fridge regardless of how big the one in the main kitchen is. Beverage fridge somewhere in the house or in an outdoor kitchen is probably also desired if not expected. I've seen homes below $1 mil (at the time) that had built-in fridge, second fridge space in the utility, a wine fridge and a small beverage fridge in the master suite. Those homes are probably between $1 mil and $2 mil now, but they give a clue what folks look for when they reach a certain price point. Yes, you can design for change and tear out a pantry, assuming you also left the upper clearance, and maybe it won't make a mess of flooring and cabinets, but in a $3 mil home, I don't think you are going to save a lot of money in the long run. First, you have to plan the layout to include a tall pantry and cabinet above the fridge that would be lost or have a 12" or greater opening and dress that off. That would all be lost when changing the fridge and you could have the cost of cutting down the above fridge cabinet and doors or a new cabinet. All the crown on that wall will probably need to be removed to change the upper cabinet. Your toe kicks will have to be removed and adjusted. Not a big deal, but another detail. And if any of these trim pieces split when being removed, you have to match trim and finish. This won't break the bank for anyone living in a $3 mill plus home, but it is enough that you can see the savings may be negligible or non-existent. Not to mention that after suffering through an entire build out, the last thing you will want to do is any reno any time in the reasonably foreseeable future. Most folks are exhausted well before the build is done. Ok to do it - but be honest with yourself about the cost, especially if you are not a DIYer....See MoreCountertop depth for Whirlpool washer & dryer??
Comments (1)I am having an u/c washer dryer put into my new kitchen. I was planning on having the counter be about 36" deep. I figured that with a standard 31.5" deep unit, + 4" in back for venting, 36" should be about right to have it flush....See MoreDIY Counter Over Washer & Dryer
Comments (5)I'll admit DH is the one who is better with this sort of the stuff (I'm just the creative one who comes up with the projects). ;) I have a W/D on pedestals and a shallow shelf above the back of them that was there previously. The one in the back just has a piece of wood on each side holding up the wood shelf (like you see in closets in older homes). I told DH I want a shelf in front of it that extends to the front of the machines so I can set things and not have them rattle like they do now sitting on the machines. He was talking about putting another piece of wood on each wall like the ones in the back and maybe some sort of metal strapping (like you see on plumbing or HVAC ducts. Although I think that is overkill. There is no room between my machines for a leg or any kind of pedestal to support from the bottom. I was just looking at pictures, and I saw a couple support from the bottom. I do agree with being able to remove the shelf easily though. Edit: I just looked at the shelf above the machines and there is a metal bracket supporting the middle. I was going to say if you had a thick enough shelf you would not need a bracket in the middle as long as you didn't put a couple of the 96 load detergent containers in the middle of the shelf. Hmmm I'm looking. Wish DH was here so we could find a solution. This post was edited by IowaCommute on Thu, Apr 3, 14 at 17:04...See Moreenduring
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