ᐅ Smart ideas that make everyday life easier incorporated into the home
Created on: 20 Nov 2015 23:36
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Slintrebla
Hello everyone,
We are currently in the construction phase of our single-family home. We are actively gathering ideas to make daily life in the new house easier.
So far, we have:
- A laundry chute from the bathroom on the upper floor to the washing machine in the basement
- A platform for the washing machine to allow easy loading and unloading
- Pantry shelving with rotating trays
We have also considered:
- Building a small utility room behind the living room cabinet (sideboard) to house all the TV equipment (satellite box, DVD player, receiver, hard drive, etc.) out of sight
To illustrate, I’m attaching three photos.
Maybe some of you have a nice REALISTIC idea that could be implemented.
Thank you in advance for your ideas!
Best regards,
Slintrebla
We are currently in the construction phase of our single-family home. We are actively gathering ideas to make daily life in the new house easier.
So far, we have:
- A laundry chute from the bathroom on the upper floor to the washing machine in the basement
- A platform for the washing machine to allow easy loading and unloading
- Pantry shelving with rotating trays
We have also considered:
- Building a small utility room behind the living room cabinet (sideboard) to house all the TV equipment (satellite box, DVD player, receiver, hard drive, etc.) out of sight
To illustrate, I’m attaching three photos.
Maybe some of you have a nice REALISTIC idea that could be implemented.
Thank you in advance for your ideas!
Best regards,
Slintrebla
D3N7S schrieb:
Why the switchable power outlet?
In our bedroom, we turn on the bedside lamps using a switch by the door (which creates a cozy atmosphere when entering) and then switch them off from the middle of the bed. The ceiling light is rarely used.
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Sebastian7921 Nov 2015 06:50Laundry chute unhygienic? What about laundry baskets then?
It doesn’t clog if you design it large enough. Ours is accessible from the hallway through a swing flap – hardly noticeable and even sealed.
In the basement, the laundry drops into a large bag attached to the chute.
It doesn’t clog if you design it large enough. Ours is accessible from the hallway through a swing flap – hardly noticeable and even sealed.
In the basement, the laundry drops into a large bag attached to the chute.
Masipulami21 Nov 2015 08:12ypg schrieb:
A) I don’t find it attractive, b) all my husband’s pants and jackets as well as my work clothes, including overalls, would clog this chute. It might work for underwear, but then I would have hygiene concerns.These generalizations keep coming up...
It’s clear that you haven’t really looked into the topic. By the way, our laundry chute is discreetly integrated into the bathroom, has a stylish stainless steel cover, and everything fits through it without any issues (bedding, etc.).
Of course, if you plan for a 20mm (0.8 inch) pipe...
When properly planned, a laundry chute can really make household chores much easier.
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Steffen8021 Nov 2015 08:58This hype around laundry chutes is a mystery to me. All the home builders try to make them appealing, but I find them completely pointless. We are adding a second utility room on the upper floor for the washing machine, dryer, and ironing. Very practical. Laundry is generated UPSTAIRS, not downstairs.
The utility room also has access to the balcony, so I don’t have to clutter the garden with laundry. Additionally, this utility room will have a proper staircase to the (currently unfinished) attic. A ladder like a chicken ladder is out of the question for me—I want to be able to carry a large box upstairs without any acrobatics.
Best regards, Steffen
The utility room also has access to the balcony, so I don’t have to clutter the garden with laundry. Additionally, this utility room will have a proper staircase to the (currently unfinished) attic. A ladder like a chicken ladder is out of the question for me—I want to be able to carry a large box upstairs without any acrobatics.
Best regards, Steffen
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