Which Half-Bath and Laundry Combo Do You Prefer?

[Deactivated] on 15/02/2019 - 18:56
Last edited 29/03/2019 - 23:08 by 1 other user

It all worked out :) Thanks to an amazing ozbargainer. You know who you are champ!

Hi there,

I need your advice once more :) This time it's relating to the dunny .

We're in the process of buying a new house. The place is being renovated and this is what it will/should look like when it's completed. However we also have the option of buying it as is at a reduced price and finishing off the renovation ourselves.

The only thing we would change from the original plan is the downstairs toilet and laundry area. The missus would prefer if there was a window in the toilet and if said toilet was easily accessible from outside. she also doesn't want it to be so close to the master bedroom. This is what we have come up with. The architect has confirmed this is doable. However there will be added costs.

Is it worth the headaches and extra costs of taking on the renovations ourselves?

Cheers,
JJB

Edit : Just to add that with option B, we will more usable space in the kitchen and our dog who loves to sleep in the laundry during the day, will also have more space to do so.

Edit 2 : 3rd option. I'll need to check with the architect to see if this is doable. If it is , it'll be the most expensive option.

Edit 3 : I've just found my dream house. It has the most perfect layout for our family : 4th bedroom/ study is downstairs and would be ideal for our toddler.Unfortunately not for sale 😥

Poll Options

  • 4
    Yes, it is worth it.
  • 11
    No , original design is fine.
  • 1
    other
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closed Comments

  • WreckTangle on 15/02/2019 - 19:07
    +1

    Are you suggesting your guests walk through a laundry full of dirty clothes, towels and underwear to get to the toilet? I like plan A.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2019 - 19:15

      LOL! I actually went a step further and suggested that we didn't even need the washbasin in the toilet: guests could use the laundry sink to wash their hands but the missus quickly shut that one down.

      • Nugs on 15/02/2019 - 20:52
        +1

        reduces the chance of listening to friends/family dropping logs when in the meals area though…..
        .

        • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2019 - 21:31

          and the smell…

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2019 - 10:41
      +1

      …your guests walk through a laundry full of dirty freshly cleaned clothes, towels and underwear to get to the toilet?

      Half full, mate. Half full.

  • Nugs on 15/02/2019 - 20:51
    +2

    option b2; shorten gap between toilet and basin, push pantry into that space and extend kitchen benchtop return.
    option b3; put fridge across wall where the doorway was in option a and build cupboards/shelves on the corner.
    .

    • barbarella on 15/02/2019 - 21:13

      I like this idea

    • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2019 - 21:38

      Thanks . Option B opens a whole world of possibilities, doesn't it?

      We have been considering all the options you suggested. For option b2 to be possible, we will have to remove the basin in the toilet and have the guest use the laundry sink to wash their hands. This is the only way of doing it without compromising knee room.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2019 - 09:34

      I've added an option that we were looking at and it is similar to your suggestions. We're calling this option the sliding door galore :)

  • rompastompa on 15/02/2019 - 21:03
    +1

    In option b, reverse the door way so it opens to towards the kitchen. Put a mirror on that wall.

    It might also prevent someone 'accidentally' opening the door into your bedroom.

  • barbarella on 15/02/2019 - 21:14

    What IS the cost of changing it??

    • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2019 - 21:44

      Dunno yet. But the cost might not be an issue as the lower buying price of the house as is will cover all the reno costs. I will get quotes from a few contractors but I first wanted to see how people would react to having to go through the laundry to use the dunny.

  • Euphemistic on 15/02/2019 - 23:06
    +1

    Guest dunny in the laundry is a hassle. Needing to sort out the laundry before the guests can go is a pain in the thing you need the dunny for.

    Our downstairs loo is in the same room as the washing machine and dirty clothes basket and I don’t recommend it unless you can sort, wash, fold, sort, iron without taking over a room then you will probably need to clean up the laundry when guests come over. Washing for 5 for us is a room takeover exercise.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2019 - 09:52

      Do you like the 3rd option I've added?

  • aussieprepper on 16/02/2019 - 02:12

    Why not place the toilet under the stairs and use the laundry for cupboard space? Change the door design if need be for under the stairs?

    Then you can use the extra laundry space for ironing or sorting or placing an indoor clothes line. It will also come in handy for days when its raining enter that way so you don't drop water all around the house.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2019 - 08:58

      There's not enough space under the stairs:(

  • jjjaar on 16/02/2019 - 10:01

    That laundry hallway (3rd option) does not look wide enough, especially if you compare it to the hallway to the bedroom.

    Could you put the toilet up against the bedroom wall so then you don’t have to relocate the bedroom door? Also having washing machine adjacent to a bedroom is annoying if you want to set something to finish when you wake up (I speak from experience).

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2019 - 10:04

      The floorplan is not to scale. I've been modifying and playing around with it. But yes, it will be narrower than we would like but I believe still usable.

      • jjjaar on 16/02/2019 - 10:05
        +1

        Unfortunately laundries (even in cupboards) require space. It would be horrible in 3 months time to hate it being too narrow. Think about laundry baskets and even portable clothes lines and whether you’d easily carry these within/to/from it.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2019 - 10:05

      Let' assume it is usable, which one would be your preferred option?

  • bloom on 16/02/2019 - 11:23
    +1

    Washer/dryer in the workshop.
    Then you don't have to listen it churn all night and put up with condensation.
    Solved.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2019 - 12:53

      But ..but the workshop is barely big enough for my things :(

      • bloom on 16/02/2019 - 13:29
        +1

        Workshop goes in a garden shed for $500

  • elgrande on 16/02/2019 - 15:01
    -1

    Get back to spying on train conversations please!

  • rompastompa on 17/02/2019 - 11:24

    It all worked out :) Thanks to an amazing ozbargainer. You know who you are champ!

    What? Where? How?

    You gotta tell us the what the outcome is, not necessarily who helped!

    • [Deactivated] on 17/02/2019 - 14:46
      +1

      Nothing has been signed yet.. Which is why I rather 🤐 But let's just say that everything is for sale, it's just a matter of finding the right price. Also remembering to use the magic word helps ;b

  • [Deactivated] on 17/02/2019 - 15:38
    +1

    Just in case edit or edit 2 options remain in absence of a prevailing other sale, potential buyers of the island girl halfway house deux, more likely to baulk at option B, than C, or as is. Maybe the main thing to consider..

    Could put sign for B, though.. ➡🔃👕👖👙👚🔁🚾💦
    & layout certainly alpaca-friendly. Beyond foolish not to consider that…

    Sliding Doors Galore scenario pretty much guarantees running into Gwyneth Paltrow at some point, may startle Ewok.

    This has definitely helped, I just know it! :-)

    Stress of even contemplating a move, considerable.
    Actual moving brings more.
    Breathe, Mr. Binks.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/02/2019 - 16:58

    Do you not like option 'dream house'? Wiki reckons it's too big for a downsizer. She likes small and cosy and I like my space :)

    • [Deactivated] on 17/02/2019 - 20:06

      If that question intended for me, JJB; I'm fairly sure that Wiki doesn't want you to get completely comfortable. Mind you, it doesn't seem to take much to keep you on edge, so I figure that she doesn't need to try too hard. Tres convenient!

      You certainly seem to be in hyper frame of mind at the moment.. Excitement aside, calm down a bit. Jesus!

      :-)

      • [Deactivated] on 17/02/2019 - 20:16
        +1

        Must be the full moon. I'm on a business trip and a bit bored. Très inconvenient! Can't wait to go back home and see everyone.

        • [Deactivated] on 17/02/2019 - 20:28

          Accent left off intentionally, you were meant to read as trez. Still living in Oz, for time being anyway. Have a good week, JJB.

          • [Deactivated] on 17/02/2019 - 20:31

            @[Deactivated]: My apologies, autocorrect added that accent. I wouldn't dare to correct you :p

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