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need remodel help for mud room/ laundry room

6 years ago

I’m looking to make our back entry way more inviting, which serves as our laundry room and where we keep our shoes / supplies. This is our main exit so we use this room every day to enter and leave.

I would like to add a bench with storage under the bench (for shoes). Thinking this would go right next to my stackable washer and dryer. I’m also thinking of putting a small wall between the washer and dryer and where the bench would go and then storage above the washer and dryer and sitting bench area. If possible we would like to put in some counter top somewhere so we can fold laundry. Please let me known if I’m thinking of this right or what suggestions you all might have.

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housegal200
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Here are some lovely entryway/laundry rooms that pop up when you do a search on Houzz.

--Consider building a simple closet to enclose the water heater and give you a place to hang coats and kick off shoes by the entry door. You could even just enclose the space with beautiful drapes or shower curtain.

--Put a counter to the right of the washing machine for sorting with curtain rod and lovely fabric below.

--Find a matching over-the-fridge cabinet at a big box store to put over the washing machine for detergent, bleach, etc.

--Get an indoor outdoor runner or area rug in grays, blue, and white.

--Add some art work to the space.
'@ Pelham
6 years ago
Just went through this same project recently. The main idea was to have a defined place for everything, and to "hide" as much as possible. A closet, bench and shoe storage are key. Would you consider a tankless water heater to free up more space? Another consideration is unstacking the w/d - a countertop could be placed directly above, with some shelves and hanging space over the counter.
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Sorry about the long vent from dryer to porch. Sorry people have to trail through your laundry area. If you want a door between this and the kitchen, why can't it swing back against the wall (bottom of your plan)? Will you be bringing groceries in this door? I'd prefer wider doorways. How will you get appliances into this space? A closet can hold 'things' (mops, vacuum, etc.) and have a rod for drip-dries -- even coats. Making a separate 'compartment' for everything limits use of space. What's on the wall that abuts the kitchen? Coat hooks?
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If you like to design spaces, I need your help! I have a plan laid out, but I'm curious to see what others would do in the same space. Here are the main reasons for the addition: current kitchen is far too small (9x10'11") - the 4 of us enjoy cooking and baking and we need more space for people and storage move the laundry up to the main floor from the basement create an entry/mud room for our family to come and go would like to have upright freezer on main floor too half bath on main floor The attached photos have the layout and our needs and wants on them. We're open to new ideas and suggestions. Thank you!! Exterior of house with addition area. Will have gray siding with white trim. Front porch windows and screen door will be removed so the porch is open. We're debating removing the half walls of the porch as well so the columns would be floor to ceiling. Thoughts?
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I think I would rob some square footage from the hall closet and turn it into a walk in shower in the mud room I would add hooks and drying racks for all the wet stuff, boots, rain gear, umbrellas, waders, snow suits etc... You can also pop a kid or a dog in there pretty easy for a quick fix if needed. I put a narrow rack on the wall for dry shoes and boots. 4 lockers on outside door wall, be sure to have drawers for hats, gloves, scarves, glasses, goggles, ear protection etc... also have room in upper cubbies for helmets and ball caps etc.. I put in your stacked wash/dry and the 4'4" double drain board sink next to it. I would probably add a fold up/down shelf next to the wash dry for folding (on the outside of the shower wall). I only had the measurements you gave and no idea which wall is which or how wide the doors and closet outside etc were so this is just a rough draft...
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Alex Longren
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the advice. I am currently getting quotes on a tankless water heater. Mine is a 18 years old gas system. If I can create enough space for a countertop or bench that really adds value to the room and justifies the extra cost, I will upgrade. Otherwise, enclosing a new traditional water heater is also a possibility, since I’ll likely replace this one very soon.

I was thinking of stacking the washer and dryer so we could have a bench to sit on to tie our shoes or wait on. However, I believe my dryer duct and electrical cord for the washer could reach it I did side-by-side. I like the look of a side-by-side with a counter over the washer and dryer, and perhaps if I upgrade to a tankless system, do a corner bench where the current traditional water tank is?

We also have that big white cabinet next to the stairs to go into the kitchen which we could do something with. That is poorly put together and needs to be fixed.
enduring
6 years ago
I would draw up an exact measurement floor plan with doors and windows. Then see if your wish list will fit. When I draw up floor plans, I cut out paper doll items to represent w/d, sink, cabinets, etc. Another thing you might want is a clothes rod to hang dry items.
housegal200
6 years ago
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