Get rid of toilet in new build

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About to move in to a 3 bed new build, one bathroom and one en suite upstairs, with a loo downstairs.

I want to get rid of downstairs loo and put a washing machine and dryer in there.

I live on my own. If I don't do this washing machine will go in kitchen and dryer im not sure where it could go. Does this sound like a mistake? Or would you also do this?

I have a Lakeland heated airer which Tbf takes up more space than a drier but is more flexible. I also use radiators. Leaving a window crack open.

not ideal solutions but uses less power.

I admit to using the dryer for towels. But i didn’t before I had kids.

How strange, we live in a new build 2 bed housing association and even we have a 2 vehicle drive. Every house on our development has a drive, every single one from 2 bed semi up to 5 bed detached

We have my mums old one, I think it dates to the late 70s but don’t use it.
We have a back hall. Brick walls, it does have a ceiling and two doors either side so we put the doors on a jar for ventilation and leave everything on dryers out there. If it’s freezing we don’t bother opening the doors. It’s a very old building so ventilation really isn’t an issue really

I suspect car parking policy depends on how deluded your local planning authority are.

Mine are obviously away with the fairies.

Or the developer handed over loads of s106 money so they could build in a place with no infrastructure so the LA would provide public transport but the money has been spent on something else. That’s usually what happens

Yes. I have long suspected that that goes on. My husband also had a builder friend in the masons who said it was a necessity if he wanted to get any local authority work.

Goes on all the time. Always has.
It used to be a nod and a wink and under the table.
Now it’s official amounts requested.
We know how much ( architects ) on our projects and we can see in 90% of the cases we’ve run not all the money goes where it’s supposed to. Sometimes the developers are let off

It’s almost like ‘ we’ll that’s to be expected ‘. Meanwhile no extra gps, inc in hospital infrastructure, planting, drainage upgrades etc etc etc.

3 or 4 times a week is a lot for one person!

@Gwenhwyfar yes I guess it is maybe! I normally do one bedding/towels, then 2 or 3 or general clothes. Although used to have a uniform to wash which I now don't .

My sisters house is the same, washing machine in the kitchen and she ended up putting the dryer in the boiler cupboard in the bathroom as there was nowhere else for it to go

Keep the downstairs loo, and get a washer-dryer to put in the kitchen. You don't need a washer and a separate dryer. When you come to sell, everyone will be looking for a downstairs loo, and you'll lose value if you get rid of it.

We use a clothes airer and dehumidifier. Cheaper to run than a tumble dryer. Line dry as much as possible too (easier on WFH days!).

I think you should be able to get it down to once a week plus another one some weeks for whites or beddings or sports clothes. Sounds like you're washing your bedding more often than necessary.

Ideally put w/d upstairs- does built-in closet in one of the bedrooms share a wall with plumbing from bathroom? That would be ideal. Much more convenient to have it upstairs. In other countries laundry rooms often are upstairs near bedrooms.
And if you ever have guest who can’t manage stairs, downstairs loo will be essential

@Gwenhwyfar I will try to do this actually, as obviously better for environment and costs less.

Bedding could be done every other week as I usually shower in evenings as well.

I am pretty sure if would reduce the e value of your property.

Not if you simply remove the hardware and cap off the now irrelevant pipework and stick a washer and dryer in there. No. Then you can replace before you put on the market or try your luck and see if it makes any odds.

If you're flipping properties every couple of years, then whether proposed work reduces the value might be a valid point. If you intend to live there longer term though, it probably isn't (unless what you want to do is absolutely outrageous and well outside the norm).

I see a lot of twaddle about 'oh it will reduce the value of your property', when the work proposed is something necessary so that the owner can live there comfortably long term, and that is what they plan to do. I am certain that my accessible kitchen and bathroom will devalue my property... but as I have no intention of selling it, its entirely irrelevant!

Sure, if it suits you. Just don’t let the plumber do anything that would prevent the next owner from reinstating the toilet. Water is water, drainage is drainage. It’s not a huge difference.

What is e value?

Obviously a typo

Most downstairs loos in new builds are tiny, with no room for a washer and dryer. I wouldn’t get rid of our downstairs loo, I don’t want guests trudging through the bedroom. Plus it’s useful if you have a problem going up and down stairs.

Most downstairs loos in new builds are tiny, with no room for a washer and dryer.

As with anything, depends on the developer and the design of the house.
Our downstairs loo is 2.0m x 1.8m so very spacious.

I did this very same thing. If I move, I'll have to have the toilet put back in, but it's definitely worth it in the meantime.

Do not buy a washer dryer, they are absolute crap.

The shed is a good idea. I have a half size White Knight dryer. I prefer it in shed as I just hook door on latch and put the hose out. It's on an off cut of worktop so no bending down.

I mostly peg but it's pretty effective as long as you don't overload and absolutely brilliant for socks and all the bits you can't be bothered to peg.

Someone recommended this model on another thread https://www.diy.com/departments/cookology-2-5kg-table-top-tumble-dryer-in-compact-mini-size-cmvd25wh-white/5060729973905_BQ.prd?&&&&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595gu303fe572Ho6QYLsorEiO_P5Z1xBP4hEV8XWncAqRGpdI-lnIMQsaAlscEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

You can also get shallow depth washing machines. Could you build it into a cupboard in downstairs loo and put the sink on top like this?