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Lootility Room

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Dabchick · 09/08/2018 11:54

I am planning to create a "Lootility" room by knocking through to the garage. I won't have much space though (around 2.0m x 1.5m), as I need to keep garage space for the bins and access to the garden. So, I am going for a downstairs loo and hand basin. BUT I only have enough space for a washer and drier with workspace on top, or if I stack the washer and drier, I could add a sink. What do you think? Worksurface or sink? Any other comments? Thanks - very interested to hear your thoughts Smile

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Spicylolly · 09/08/2018 16:03

I'd prefer workspace over a sink but if you have a loo you'll need a sink. You could get one of those space saving toilets with the sink built into the top of it then you can have both 👍
I've got a teeny utility room and have the washer and tumble dryer stacked, workspace would be so handy to put the laundry baskets whilst folding etc

OftenHangry · 09/08/2018 16:11

I got myself one of these so I could fit everything into my lootility (loooooooove the word!!!!)

Lootility Room
serbska · 09/08/2018 16:41

I think I would prefer to have a sink unit with storage underneath (like for the washing powder) and a stacked TD / WM.

Some of these solutions look neat
www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/323907398171573406/?lp=true

Tobuyornot99 · 09/08/2018 16:46

What would you use the sink for? Really think about that, if you just fancy one but have no use for it then do without. You can then have washer and dryer side by side, worktop, little shelf for laundry products and a hanging rail for drying clothes.

SunnyUpNorth · 09/08/2018 16:57

I would go stacked and have a sink. Mine are stacked and it’s fine. I can fit a washing basket on top of the dryer at the top. When I’m emptying the dryer I put the basket on the closedown lid of the loo and fold straight into the basket.

SunnyUpNorth · 09/08/2018 16:58

Plus handy to have a unit under the sink for washing powder, loo roll etc.

Katurah · 09/08/2018 17:00

OMG that toilet sink combo has BLOWN MY MIND!! Just what I needed and never knew existed!!!!

serbska · 09/08/2018 17:17

When I’m emptying the dryer I put the basket on the closedown lid of the loo and fold straight into the basket.

My stacking kit has a pull out shelf which I use when emptying the dryer

Atthebottomofthesea · 09/08/2018 17:35

Work surface. We have a sink in our utility and whilst it is nice to have it isn't essential. I mainly use it to wash my hands.

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Dabchick · 09/08/2018 18:03

Thank you SO MUCH people. I am going to go through all your comments, and thank you for the links. What would we do without Pinterest?

Cool combo options OftenHangry (great name - I am often too!).

I think I'm leaning towards a reasonably sized handbasin with the loo, and maximising the worksurface instead of going for a separate sink. You have helped me enormously. Wink

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sdaisy26 · 09/08/2018 18:10

If you’re going to have a hand basin anyway I’d definitely choose the workspace over 2 sinks in a room less than 2 metres squared!

MountainsPlease · 09/08/2018 18:13

If you’ve got a handbasin you don’t need a sink. I was coming into say absolutely sink as it would be grim to not wash your hands!

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Dabchick · 09/08/2018 18:40

You are absolutely right sdaisy26 and MountainsPlease. In my head, I had originally created 2 zones - one for the loo, and one for the utility....hence the two sink options. Clearly, I need to make it one space, and have one hand basin. Sometimes you need people to point out the obvious point one is missing. Smile That's why everyone's comments are so great!

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Figmentofimagination · 09/08/2018 19:03

Having a sink/ hand basin would be helpful if you ever need to do any hand washing/ pre wash soaking

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Dabchick · 09/08/2018 19:20

Yes, Figment, I totally agree.

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SunnyUpNorth · 09/08/2018 21:52

I didn’t see the bit about two sinks! I thought it was one sink or no sink.

I would go for one decent sized sink over a cupboard and be stacked option as above. I actually use my utility sink a lot for soaking things, sending the kids in there to do their ‘experiements’ or when they’re very muddy and I’m trying to cook etc. I have a Belfast sink in mine and find it very useful.

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Dabchick · 10/08/2018 08:27

Thank you, SunnyUpNorth.

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ConstantlyCooking · 10/08/2018 09:59

I agree with sunny. The utility sink is great for cleaning muddy boots etc that you wouldn't want in the kitchen or bath!

StatisticallyChallenged · 10/08/2018 11:56

If you won't want a hugely deep sink then a countertop sink on top of the appliances might be an option. We have our WM and TD in our bathroom, built in to what looks like a vanity unit with a fairly large but nice countertop sink above. Works very well and is a good use of the space.

We didn't bother too much about worktop space and so we have tall side cabinets either side of the sink but this could easily have been usable worktop instead.

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Dabchick · 10/08/2018 12:53

Thank you, StatisticallyChallenged, that is a great idea.

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 10/08/2018 21:26

Confused at some of those Pinterest pics .
Is it even legal to have a W/M in with a shower?

And the sink above the W/M ? What if there's a leak from the sink?

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