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Remodeling Design Dilemma

Need help with layout of laundry and powder room

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

This is the suggested layout from the architect. I don‘t like the 3 doors all right there in a small space. In this rectangle I need a powder room and laundry, I’d like to have fewer doors, I don’t necessarily need the closet that’s drawn. Ideally the toilet and sink stay on the left as there is an existing window, but could be shifted in the same space for better layout. I’d like for this area to be open when not in use to bring light into the family room this area is off of, save door closing for when in use in coming up with a better layout note that we have top loading washer, so stacking isn’t any option for laundry appliances. I prefer pocket doors in small spaces and thought a pocket door going into the space from the family room would be enough for the bathroom usage and then a second door to seal off the laundry? This area was a small bath/shower with a closet storage area, we are putting in plumbing for the laundry. The door way to this area can be moved right or left.

Anyone with a better vision on this space?

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GN Builders L.L.C
3 years ago
One is a pocket door and 2 doors one laundry room entry and the other for the closet. If you don't like doors keep them as openings... Not sure what the answer you looking for by showing the area with a few walls where you would typically have doors. Talk to your architect.
alwayscold
Original Author
3 years ago
The overall layout feels like we are wasting space. The architect gave us his best with this layout. He basically changed the shower to a linen closet and moved the door to the area to be centered versus more to the left as it is now. Another thing we are not aligned with. We don‘t have to add the new window as marked on the plans.

Would I be better off removing all the details and asking for layout help with a blank rectangle? Current window stays in place. I‘d like to believe there is a better layout than what we have. Thank you.
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It looks great to me. I’m not seeing 3 doors. Is the third inside the laundry room, on the closet? Maybe you want cabinets & counter instead, for folding and a wall mounted drying rack or clothes rod?
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