If you were to create a room entirely dedicated to organizing, washing, drying, folding, ironing, and hanging clothing, you would get a lot more done.
A single room with everything you need. You wouldn’t have to haul hampers full of clothes up and down the stairs anymore.
Fortunately, this dream can come true. You can now combine the laundry room and master closet in one amazing, convenient solution!
As a result of a union like this, the bedroom chair will no longer have folded piles of clothes. I think the combination of closet and laundry is a great idea and will save me a lot of time.
It’s a relationship reaching its zenith – a blissful union full of convenience, order, and practicality.
Homeowners of all types can benefit from this “marriage,” but senior homeowners and people with disabilities may find it particularly beneficial.
If Not In The Master Closet, Where Else?
Here are some examples of where laundry has been placed in the past, so we can better understand the benefits of this marriage.
Back in the day, most women were housewives and didn’t work outside the home, so this was the place where washers and dryers became popular.
Comparing Laundry Rooms and Master Closets may help you see just how wonderful a combination can be.
In the Garage
It’s a good idea to have a washer and dryer in the garage if you’re short on space. Homeowners who prefer to keep their laundry machines in the garage account for 12% of all homeowners.
If you have piles of dirty clothes in the bathroom, hallway, or kitchen closet, this is certainly a better option.
The only thing you need to be careful of is not dropping clean clothes on the unclean garage floor if you choose to use it.
In the Basement
According to 17% of homeowners, the basement is the best place for a laundry room, no matter how finished or unfinished it is.
Due to its off-the-beaten-track location, the noise level is low, and a laundry chute can solve the problem of hauling dirty clothes down stairs.
In a Hallway Closet
There are a few pros and cons to keeping a washer and dryer in the hallway…
The Pros:
Washers and dryers are well located in hallways since they are often near bedrooms and bathrooms where clothes storage and hampers are located.
People who don’t spend much time in the kitchen can also benefit from hallway laundry closets because they are space-saving options.
Additionally, this location is very convenient for families with children. The hallway provides a great opportunity for them to practice adulting by doing their own laundry!
The Cons:
There isn’t much room in a hallway to sort dirty laundry or store clean piles of laundry, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of putting your washer and dryer in there.
As well as blocking traffic, this space can be an eyesore if seen by visitors.
You may be making several trips up and down the stairs if the hallway laundry room is located on the main floor but most of the bedrooms are on another floor.
In general, it’s best to choose a hallway that’s near most of your occupied bedrooms if you decide to put your washer and dryer there.
Off the Kitchen
Historically, laundry rooms were often located off the kitchen because a woman spent most of her time in the kitchen.
In addition to washing and drying clothes, women could cook and clean the kitchen while doing other activities.
In today’s world, many families spend a lot of time in the kitchen, whether cooking, hanging out, or helping the kids with their homework.
This is why locating your laundry room off the kitchen may be the right choice for you.
It’s easy to do laundry near the kitchen while you’re doing other things when you have your laundry room nearby.
Also, you’ll have a better hearing range for the washer and dryer buzzers, so you’ll know as soon as a cycle ends and it’s time to switch clothes.
Back To The Master Bedroom
The Master Bedroom Suite may be a great place to keep your laundry machine now that we’ve covered these popular places for keeping washers and dryers.
Setting up your washing machine and dryer here is one of the most practical places to do so.
When you take your dirty clothes from your bedroom hamper or bathroom hamper, turn a corner, and throw them in the washer, there is no easier way to clean them.
After that, it’s as simple as putting clothes away in your closet after removing them from the dryer and folding them.
Consider the Kids
It may not be a good idea to put the house’s laundry room in your master bedroom if you have children who can do their own laundry, or soon will.
When your kids want to wash clothes, you don’t want them to cut through your bedroom or bathroom.
However, you might be able to locate the laundry room in a place that is accessible from the master suite and from a public space such as the hallway.
You will not have to worry about children getting to the washer and dryer as they will be able to do it easily.
If You Have the Budget
It is also possible to put a second dryer and washer in a hallway closet near your children’s rooms, in addition to a laundry room in your master suite.
If your children will be moving out in the not-so-distant future, this would be a great way to build your forever home.
When your kids graduate, you can sell their washer and dryer once they’ve left, and you’ll always have the convenience of your master laundry room.
Alternatively, if you leave their washer and dryer in the basement, they will be able to do laundry whenever they visit when they are adults.
Special Considerations:
Considerations regarding ventilation and plumbing:
In order to keep yourself and your family safe, make sure your washer and dryer are installed in an area with adequate ventilation. It includes:
A dryer vent that leads outside, rather than into an attic or garage
When doing laundry, you can turn on an exhaust fan on the ceiling (this will keep the room from becoming too humid and hot).
It’s best to plan the washer and dryer so they’re easy to access when customizing your new Master Closet/Laundry Suite if you choose to place them in the master bedroom or a bonus room.
Pros Of Washer And Dryer In Master Closet
Here are the advantages of having a washer and dryer in the master closet:
Closets And Bedrooms Can Be Heated By The Heat From The Dryer
When you wake up in winter and find your bedroom chilly, then shiver as you enter your master closet to get dressed, there are few things worse.
There is definitely a chill in a closet where there are no windows allowing the sun to come in.
As a result of the washing and drying process, the heat generated from the washing and drying machines spreads throughout your closet and can even reach your bedroom when they are placed in the closet of your master bedroom.
If you could put on a sweater after a shower without feeling as if you were in the Ice Age, you would feel amazing.
Roof Venting Is Made Easier By Second-Floor Laundry Rooms
When you install a washer and dryer in your master closet, you will greatly simplify the process of ventilation; not only is it a legal requirement, but it will also make life so much easier. However, this only applies to master bedrooms on the second (or higher) floor.
In addition to making venting the dryer through the roof easier, having laundry appliances on the second floor also makes it easier to route the ductwork through the house.
As a result, you can install your vents without bending them, which can be a challenge and potentially affect the efficiency of your ventilation system.
In comparison with venting from the ground floor, venting straight out of the roof from the second floor is a slightly easier process. Adding ductwork to an existing system can save you money as well.
Easy To Wash, Dry, And Store Clothes
It can be a dream to have your washing and drying machines in your master closet. You can simply wash the piles of clothes that have accumulated in your closet (we’ve all done it).
As you get ready for the day, you can easily start a load of laundry while you are still in your closet instead of waiting until you get brave enough to trek it to the basement or wherever you keep your machines.
If you don’t need to iron or steam your clothes until you use them, pack them away right away once they’re dry. You’ll no longer have to worry about laundry day.
Cons of Washer and Dryer in Master Closet
Here are the cons of having a washer and dryer in the master closet:
Clean Clothes with Lint
Lint. Your clothes get surrounded by these nasty little monsters after they’ve been washed or dried.
The washing process produces a lot of lint. Your clothes can shed small fibers (which loosen with every wear) during washing and drying.
The first time you take out your laundry, you’ll notice a few flecks of lint clinging to the clothes, or remaining in the machine itself.
There are many people who suffer from this problem, regardless of where their laundry machines are located.
When you store clean clothes in the closet near your washer and dryer, it is possible for the lint to fall onto them.
Summer Can Be Too Hot For The Closet And Room
Summer is a time when we do not want to experience the excess heat generated by washing machines and dryers, like we do in winter.
The heat of summer can make your closet and bedroom too hot, which may discourage you from spending prolonged periods of time there.
Bedrooms are supposed to be safe, comfortable, and welcoming places, so this is not acceptable.
Limit the amount of heat and moisture in your bedroom by avoiding the growing pile of laundry in your closet.
The unwashed or unpacked clothes can accumulate quickly in your closet, resulting in even less room.
If you are running your washer or dryer, keep the doors and windows open while you are doing so to keep the heat at bay.
Closet Must Be Plumbed And Wired
The amount of work required in order to install your washer and dryer in your master closet might sway you from doing it.
It will be necessary to plumb and wire the closet since these appliances require specific electrical and plumbing hardware to function.
The plumbing and electrics installed in your closet can only be used for a single function, so it might not be worth it to install these machines.
In addition, each machine will require a separate outlet. You cannot have one and then plug them both into a multi-strip. The dryer must have a dedicated 240-volt outlet (normal outlets are 120 volts) to function properly.
The machines can’t even be run by extension cables from plug points in the bedroom if you pipe it in. There is no problem with extension leads for washers, but tumble dryers are too powerful to be plugged directly into the wall.
It can be a bit pricey to hire a plumber and electrician, but these sorts of problems are best handled by professionals.
You won’t be able to flush the machines against the wall (the plumbing takes up space), so your storage options will be limited.
Sleeping Can Be Difficult Due To The Noise
People tend to do their laundry at night because they are too busy during the day to complete it during the day. You can easily transfer wet clothes from the washer to the dryer in the morning by putting them in at night.
It is likely that you will wash your clothes earlier in the day if your washer and dryer are in your closet.
It is no secret that when these appliances run, they make noise, and if one is trying to get eight hours of sleep, this can be extremely annoying and make it impossible to do so.
If you close the closet door, you might be able to muffle the noise a little, but most washing machines sound like rockets about to take off, so you’re probably going to hear it anyway.
You Have To Let Others Do Your Laundry In Your Closet
There is nothing better than having your washer and dryer in your master closet. It’s easy to do laundry with just a few steps. There is, however, one downside to this.
Your washer and dryer will be located in your closet, which means that other members of your household will have to do their washing in your bedroom and then in your closet.
Someone who needs to dry their hand-washed blouse in the early morning could interrupt you while you are trying to get a good night’s sleep.
As a result, you will have to maintain a neat closet and room at all times because there will be many people using them. For privacy’s sake, you may end up doing all the laundry.
Limited Washer and Dryer Size
There is no standard ceiling height for bedroom closets, and they tend to be smaller.
There is a noticeable difference in size between a master closet and a bathroom or bedroom, even though a master closet is often larger and more open-plan.
In addition, since you need to consider whether or not the washer or dryer will fit securely and safely, you will be limited in what you can install.
There is a possibility that larger washers and dryers will fit, but you might not be able to store any clothes in the closet or even close the door.
It will probably be necessary for you to purchase a smaller washing machine. It should be fine for one person.
If you have a large household, however, you will need to do multiple loads of laundry, which can take twice as long as a smaller machine. A second machine would have to be purchased and stored elsewhere.
Loss Of Storage Space
Your closet is where you store your clothes, shoes, accessories, and other items (sometimes). Two people’s items can be accommodated in some master closets by making them slightly larger.
The downside of adding a dryer and washer to your closet is that you are sacrificing valuable space that could have been used for more personal items.
To make the most of any available wall space, consider installing shelves about the area over the washer and dryer or opt for a stackable washer/dryer set.
Final Words
It is convenient to do laundry in the master closet because it has a washer and dryer. There is no problem venting dryers out the roof if they are located on the second floor. It’s great to be warm in the winter, but not in the summer.
Besides requiring plumbing and wiring, these machines are noisy and require a lot of space. The closet is the only place where other people can do laundry. Clean clothes accumulate lint.
