Minimum width of utility room

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Splitting a 4m space into a study and utility room. Utility room would literally be washing machine at the bottom, shelf on top with tumble dryer on it. My washing machine is only 80cm wide. What's the minimum width you would think is acceptable if you were buying a house with a separate utility room? Door would open into the utility room.

Its all relative though isn't it? If you're paying ££££ for a large, family house, 4 or 5 bedrooms (so presumably a family house with multiple children) with a big garden (maybe pets etc) you'd want a decent sized utility maybe with separate sink / extra freezer etc etc.

On the other hand, if you're talking about cheaper / smaller house in a fairly suburban area, I guess most buyers would be looking for a utility room/space just to store the hoover / hive off the noise of a washing machine / dryer and get rid of clutter from the kitchen / living space.

It really depends on the rest of your house OP.

It's an average 3 bed mid terrace that we're remodelling to make the best of it for the next few years. It's a '2 small DC then need to move' sized house. So yes it's the second of your 2 paragraphs!

Wall space above a washer and dryer is good for hanging space. We have a rack called something like an artwenger ruckzuck, and a hanging rail for coathangers. The smaller the utility space, the more important to get some drying space off the floor. Assuming you have decent ventilation in there.