Who the heck did that and WHY? That would be a deal breaker for me. I don't care how much would cost, I'd have to move it. Is it a rental?

I totally agree, it’s hideous! Otherwise it’s a beautiful sunny 3 floor apartment with a loft and private roof deck. This was a small sacrifice. Ive been so stuck on this!

What about fabric across entire back wall with tv behind it [when not in use]?

how many feet of floor area needed for w/d and your movements to do the load?
the bed here could be w/d/tv etc...---

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Enter your room and there's wall at left, the side wall -- tv there? [basically in front of w/d] ?

this photo's sofa could be your tv....

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Aww so you don't own this place..'cuz of course they could be removed. DH just moved #2DDs from a spare room to her basement. There is no law that says they have to stay..you just have to return them when you leave. I might opt for removal/garage storage and using a laundromat.

I don't know what your budget is but you can purchase or even modify cabinets. They make backless cabinets for stacked washer and dryers. It would be a 3 sided box with the front of the box having cabinet doors. If you do this you might be able to retrofit other cabinets or find modular cabinets that will make that back wall look more like an entertainment center. Because you are renting the cabinets would be freestanding attach to each other and not attached to the wall to prevent damage.

@ Jan Moyer this is a rental they are not allowed to move them.

They are not allowed to RELOCATE them within the apartment................different!!!.

The point is moot. Either screen and live with what is left over space, Or show the other spaces, and don't jam a function into this space, when that function you desire has other places to be "cozy". Good grief. We're seeing one nook in a three FLOOR apartment

I’d give my eye teeth for a W/D. Unfortunately they only accept cold hard cash. I live in a nyc apartment. Raised three kids. Shlepping laundry to a laundromat during C19? No thanks. I started doing what everyone else (most apartments are shared by three or four roommates who order everything) does. Pickup and drop off. I’d rather do it myself because I’m “funny” that way but...what the heck?
I would find a way to conceal it.

Jan ... calm down. Jeez.

It’s too bad the landlord couldn’t find a better location but probably water supply and venting are easily done here. Now, if the landlord had made some effort to better integrate them into the unit that would have been nice. But he/she didn’t. I would at least see if the dryer door is reversible so that the door swings are the same on washer and dryer. And then put up some sort of screen.

I’d approach the landlords and ask if they would have a unit like below installed. If they say no, say you’ll pay half. It’s to their advantage when it comes to renting again, as it won’t be such an eye sore and could ask a higher rent, or at least be easier to rent

Just look at it as normal urban living ... funky and unique and you utilize space as well as possible. It’s not like it’s a toilet sitting in the corner by itself. :)

Can you post a diagram of the room?

You said you already have a screen ordered, but if you want something different later, I love Berta’s idea. It could look great — painted or embellished in some creative way.

I’m just curious now. This is a three floor apartment? What is this nook supposed to be anyway? That’s not the real living room right? No windows. Great for tv. And doing laundry. In that case don’t stress so much and figure a way to hide it. A lot of ideas posted.

I’m glad the landlord put them there because if there’s a water leak, it’s “on him/her.”

you’ve gotten some good ideas here. You can live with this.

The layout that you are thinking of I think it probably will work the best but without measurements of the room and the furniture it's hard to tell. And you don't have the screen in place yet. The best thing you can do is get some blue painters tape and measure it all off on the floor. This will give you a visual and you'll be able to determine if the distance from the sofa and TV is good for you and if you have enough room to walk around in the room. If it doesn't work, then you can retape another layout.

As far as the w/d. The only comment I have is I'm wondering if you are able to switch the door on the upper unit to the left side. It may not be a big deal but it may be easier to maneuver clothing in and out of it with both doors opening on the same side.

My friend had an apartment with the only bathtub was in the center of the main room. Between kitchen and living room. Like an art piece. No shower. That was the wash place. Not every home looks like a magazine cover.

to the OP, lots of ways to hide it if you need to. You can build a small room around it and while you’re at it, maybe use the opportunity to create a better tv room. While your surrounding the w/d, can you make a tv built in on the same wall? Can you make a laundry room that has space for a drying rack and ironing board? Can the new laundry room double as a linen closet or mud room? Do you need an office? Put that on the wall adjacent.

If all that is too much, the cabinet works, or a curtain, or, put furniture in front of it and cover it with a pretty throw blanket.

Using your room divider idea, I’d put the couch on the longest wall with the grate on it, the tv on the shorter wall opposite the couch. Put a desk or other storage piece on the wall next to the wd to even out the space.

Is this space the only area in the 3 floor apartment that will work as a living room as well? If you have another area for the sofa and TV I would keep this room as a laundry/ large closet and storage area. Though, I'm sure the OP wouldn't be posting the dilemma if there was another area. Watching TV with a washer/dryer running is loud and annoying.

This is my first post on Houzz- I wasn't expecting all of these comments! Thanks everyone for the suggestions! Lots to consider. It is a rental, so paying for more permanent solutions like cabinets seems a bit pricey without knowing exactly how long I'll be there. I wish I had the exact measurements. I'll be going back to get the keys on the 30th for a 31st move in, which doesn't help the planning process much. It is a weird spot for a living room, I know. The apartment is a chunk of what once was an old bank, so while the architecture is beautiful it is not designed for a traditional layout. The first floor has a huge, open space between the small galley kitchen and bedroom. I'd like to use this area as a dining room with a gallery accent wall/bench sitting area across from the table. The second floor leads up to another cozy corner that will have an oversized armchair and a reading nook setup. You'll walk down the hallway to the living room area with the washer/dryer. It's the only dark spot in the place, so I figure it would be perfect for movie time- even if its awkward. As for the noise, I usually just run my laundry while I WFH in the morning anyway. The third floor is a small addition that will serve as my office. It's just large enough for a desk and bookshelf, with a glass door that leads out to the roof deck.

What a cool apartment! Congrats. :)

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How are washer/dryer vented? Have you inquired your landlord?

Because they emit carbon monoxide, gas dryers absolutely must vent to the outside.

Hang curtains from ceiling mounted rod?

I posted above, but just found idea for center-opening ceiling mounted. With permission they might install. Others are sold, but this has [2] 5 foot sections... and tv could also be behind curtain... I mean why not....

New day, and seeing the long view down the hall of all things to W/D -- thinking that an appealing feature, maybe color would be good...

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If do laundry exposed to hallway, ok. If you want a walled 'room' and LR has footage to spare add a few feet for laundry person - place a door at side [could face tv area].

I don’t know why anyone in the comments assumed it was an illegal set up without ventilation 🤷‍♀️

yes, who knows... but happy new year there tracymarie !