ᐅ Additional utility room on the upper floor for washer and dryer, etc.

Created on: 5 May 2017 21:44
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Ev-Marie86
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Ev-Marie86
5 May 2017 21:44
Hello everyone,
We are currently planning the floor plan for our house.
We had the idea to add a second utility room as a kind of laundry room on the upper floor. Our utility room on the ground floor is only 5 sqm (54 sq ft) due to space limitations, and it is too small to accommodate the washing machine, dryer, and the entire heating system.
Does anyone have experience with this? Or maybe you have something similar?
I look forward to your answers and comments.
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ypg
5 May 2017 21:52
This is now planned by many. The forum is full of it.
Especially when building without a basement, a second utility/storage room on the upper floor is a good option.

We have one too [emoji6]

Best regards, Yvonne
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Ev-Marie86
5 May 2017 21:55
Oh okay... I'm new here... and unfortunately, I'm not very familiar with things yet... and you are satisfied... And it is not too loud either...
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ypg
5 May 2017 22:10
You can hear the washing machine when it spins. But on the upper floor, we have prefabricated walls and an open gallery by the staircase. The utility room is located right at the first door by the stairs.

I assume that there is always some level of noise in a house, even if it’s just everyday family life. The 10 minutes per wash cycle don’t really stand out—after all, laundry has to be done somewhere.
If you’re concerned about noise levels, consider designing the utility room with thick walls or installing a large cabinet for the laundry inside, which can help with sound insulation.

But we are happy with the location: no unnecessary carrying back and forth, and laundry is done right where it’s generated.

Regards, Yvonne
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Ev-Marie86
5 May 2017 22:13
That sounds really great...
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Ev-Marie86
5 May 2017 22:16
And what size do you have there? Because we only have 5sqm (54 sqft) as well.. And of course the "nasty" sloped ceilings? Still enough?