At least I don’t have to save quarters anymore
The biggest “nice to have” feature that I gave up when we bought our house was “washer/dryer not in the garage.” Doing laundry is bad enough without having to condemn yourself to the inhospitable garage. The dishwasher is in the kitchen, why isn’t the washing machine closer to your clothes? Is it because it makes noise? It’s too big? The New York Times reports on Whirlpool’s laundry room concept which has grown into something they call the “Family Studio.” Kitchens have evolved into luxurious rooms with trendy appliances; bathrooms have grown into spas; now Whirlpool wants the laundry room to become the next coveted remodeling arena. They’ve developed new appliances to handle delicates, dry cleaning, a fancy ironing station, and of course they’ve redesigned the old workhorse washer and dryer. The “Family Studio” can also contain a play area for the kids, arts and crafts, the home office. Me, I just wanted a little room inside the house with the washer, dryer, and maybe a little airspace to hang things. The result of me giving up the “nice to have” feature was that my husband does most of the laundry. At least it’s quiet having it out in the garage.