tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post5833495288327458065..comments2023-10-18T04:03:18.488-04:00Comments on Bower Power: Laundry BluesKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283162080208362922noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-62906883834768309632009-01-09T13:33:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:33:00.000-05:00Hey Ya'll, So what I am hearing is that the baseme...Hey Ya'll, <BR/><BR/>So what I am hearing is that the basement laundry isn't NECESSARILY a deal-breaker. It depends on how much laundry you gotta do and how much room you got to do it in. Good to know. <BR/><BR/>Also good to know: that I will no longer fear that guests will see panties inadvertantly left in the "laundry room" - eeK! That is, unless I want them to see ;)<BR/><BR/>XO - KatieKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283162080208362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-59632756158847149572009-01-09T11:30:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:30:00.000-05:00I am jealous yours looks clutter free....thats oka...I am jealous yours looks clutter free....thats okay though...just wait..one day my laundry room will have it going ON! LOL######https://www.blogger.com/profile/01324946598010934529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-87784152341277615072009-01-08T22:07:00.000-05:002009-01-08T22:07:00.000-05:00Ok, you are a crack up...hit your knees while you ...Ok, you are a crack up...hit your knees while you pee...you're too much!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986516761652379541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-48810686025317346582009-01-08T16:56:00.000-05:002009-01-08T16:56:00.000-05:00I'm with you on how crappy it is to have the laund...I'm with you on how crappy it is to have the laundry in the bathroom. Our main bath also has a laundry closet and I hate it. While my ideal would be to have a main floor laundry, our new house didn't have the option, so once built, we'll be going down to the basement. But despite lugging it up and down stairs ( I'm thinking of it as exercise), the biggest plus is that a whole room dedicated to all things laundry is much easier than trying to air dry stuff on the bathroom counters, towel bars and shower curtain rod.Pretty Little Things for Home & Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468068715388849915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-48872188563012132682009-01-08T10:03:00.000-05:002009-01-08T10:03:00.000-05:00If we had a basement, I would love for the laundry...If we had a basement, I would love for the laundry to be down there. Especially with a laundry shoot- they seem so fun! Our laundry is on the first floor, so if I already have to walk down 1 flight of stairs. I think another flight would be no biggie. Plus, if the alternative to a basement laundry setup is bathroom laundry, I think most buyers would take the basement setup anyday.Leigh @ Kesler Expresslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442866565967980687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-66912856929222158312009-01-08T05:02:00.000-05:002009-01-08T05:02:00.000-05:00Ooh, that cabinet will look fabulous made over and...Ooh, that cabinet will look fabulous made over and popped into that space.<BR/><BR/>My laundry is in the cellar. I have to bring clothes down two flights of stairs to wash, up three flights of stairs to hang and then down a flight of stairs to put away once dry. And I manage to survive somehow ;o)<BR/><BR/>Coming your way: millions of laundry room and bathroom inspiration pics! I'll send them via You Send It.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804247095770121647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-5069088635777863252009-01-08T00:01:00.000-05:002009-01-08T00:01:00.000-05:00Yay for you and us...now explain how ya did it...I...Yay for you and us...now explain how ya did it...It is always sooo nice to see big pics!<BR/><BR/>Ooooh, you are going to love the extra space. Big YES to the cabinet!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-73576346302174243702009-01-07T20:59:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:59:00.000-05:00I think it depends on the house and the basement. ...I think it depends on the house and the basement. If the basement was finished, I don't htink I would mind. We have a small dungeon for a basement so my first priority was getting the washer and dryer the heck OUT of there. I would have hated going down there in the dampness. We moved it to a small closet-type area on the 2nd floor and I love it.<BR/><BR/>So, short story long - I think that you are fine if your basement is not a dungeon.Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-48332749115877050922009-01-07T20:36:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:36:00.000-05:00Okay, so I don't have "laundry in the basement" ex...Okay, so I don't have "laundry in the basement" experience to weigh in on....... but I do have "walk my clothes 3 blocks down the street to creepy laundry mat, then hang clothes on bicycles in the living room to dry, for the entire first year of marriage" experience. <BR/><BR/>So heck yeah I'd go down to the basement to do laundry; I wouldn't even mind going across the street to the neighbors;-)<BR/>-StephHoffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982090842922178749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-9689382261744588932009-01-07T19:25:00.000-05:002009-01-07T19:25:00.000-05:00Hi!! I hate to be weird, but I came across your bl...Hi!! I hate to be weird, but I came across your blog a few weeks ago and I'm hooked! Yayy for Bower Power! :)<BR/><BR/>Anyways, my house has a basement laundry room and that was one of the convincing factors in choosing this house. I love it-- all of the messy laundry stuff is hidden in the basement. I think you made the right choice! <BR/><BR/>Happy Blogging!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-47289432846346364542009-01-07T16:56:00.000-05:002009-01-07T16:56:00.000-05:00Wow! You tell those boys they did a great job! O...Wow! You tell those boys they did a great job! Our laundry is in the basement, too. And while it's not <I>ideal</I> it's much better than taking over half your bathroom. I'd say this was a great move, Katie! *high5*Dusty @AllThingsG+Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838613561508662216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-22479873172108827712009-01-07T15:57:00.000-05:002009-01-07T15:57:00.000-05:00i love the thought of a basement to do laundrey in...i love the thought of a basement to do laundrey in!! i love your bathroom cabinet and sink and vanity-so cute!LyndsAUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675901227296649413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-7021593514111681722009-01-07T15:48:00.000-05:002009-01-07T15:48:00.000-05:00Nice work on figuring the pics and blog out! Addit...Nice work on figuring the pics and blog out! Additionally, lol at the sneaky pic of the W&D in the mirror! You guys are awesome at what you do!leah @maritalblesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034498538466498351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-59252420904709380802009-01-07T14:56:00.000-05:002009-01-07T14:56:00.000-05:00Ooh, I love that bathroom vanity cabinet. I have ...Ooh, I love that bathroom vanity cabinet. I have no problem with basement laundry rooms if it's an actual space dedicated to laundry instead of just sitting in the middle of the- which is the direction you're heading in! I've recently been spoiled by our 2nd floor laundry "closet". Oooh baby. I still don't do laundry as often as I should, but boy do I LOVE not toting laundry baskets up flights of stairs.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793480432068543767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-12277819975405051662009-01-07T13:52:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:52:00.000-05:00Dont you love laundry! You will really love it now...Dont you love laundry! You will really love it now. LOL....######https://www.blogger.com/profile/01324946598010934529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-45127245439479520892009-01-07T13:23:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:23:00.000-05:00Our laundry "room" (well, it's not q...Our laundry "room" (well, it's not quite a room yet since it's unfinished) is in the basement. I view it as exercising everytime I go up and down the stairs. Seeing as how I haveb't gone near a gym in 6 months.<BR/><BR/>Love the blue, black, & white scheme of your bathroom!Freckles Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378234055571892527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-80455779320375715352009-01-07T12:54:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:54:00.000-05:00I would definitely buy a house with a basement lau...I would definitely buy a house with a basement laundry room. It's way better than the laundry in the bathroom deal. It looks great! What are you going to do in the bathroom where the washer and dryer were?Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115761975009814939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-76119945865849856522009-01-07T12:53:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:53:00.000-05:00Hi! I've been lurking for a bit, and let me just ...Hi! I've been lurking for a bit, and let me just say: A new kitchen AND bathroom - impressive! (and, do you want to come over, I could use both of those!)<BR/><BR/>Anyways, the laundry thing. My laundry is in the basement, and it's not a big deal. Plus, I like being able to watch The Hills without hearing the dryer banging in the background. And no one really has to see my dirty laundry sorting center, which is a bonus, since I like to keep my dirty clothes all to myself. <BR/><BR/>If I were a buyer, I'd MUCH rather have a pretty guest bath than laundry on the main floor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888653511412884793.post-7046643470108088182009-01-07T12:41:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:41:00.000-05:00I bought a house with an (unfinished) basement lau...I bought a house with an (unfinished) basement laundry area. I wanted a first-floor dedicated laundry room, but out of the 25+ houses we toured, only ONE had that. Most homes in our area (even in higher price ranges) tend to have laundry in either the unfinished portion of the basement or in the garage. I think it will depend on your area, but I would take a dedicated, finished room over a shared bathroom space anyday! Plus, it looks like now you could create a full bath on the first level!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com