In the course of remodeling many
kitchens, I often find myself looking
around for a new place for the
washer and dryer. In California,
these are typically housed on a
service porch or in a separate
laundry room that we want to open
up to enlarge the kitchen. While it
is possible to conceal the washer
and dryer behind cabinetry, you
need custom-made cabinets and a
kitchen layout that leaves room for
these oversized appliances.
Relocating the washer and dryer
usually involves making some tradeoffs.
Putting them in the basement,
if your clients are lucky enough to
have one, means they must trudge
up and down the stairs every time
they do a load of wash. I've found
the easiest