Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 10, 2013 8:58 am Hi folks Quickly posting this here for wider exposure (before I get shuffled off to laundry corner ) I am still fiddling around with my laundry fit out - trying to reduce costs a bit as original quote came in a fraction higher than we would like (it all adds up). Am trying to fit my washing machine, dryer and laundry tub all on the ground next to each other - but at standard widths it means I will need to eat into my 900mm allowance for the linen cupboard (reducing it to approx. 770mm at this stage). So, 2 questions. How much allowance do I need to have (gap wise) for a washing machine and dryer next to each other. With my current 600mm WM (595 to be exact), the cabinet maker said to allow 630 - which means 30mm gap (15mm gap either side). With 2 x 600mm appliances (can I still get away with a 30mm allowance or do I need to add more?? And more relevant, can anyone point me in the direction of a 'space saving' style of drop in laundry tub? Most standard (45l) tubs require 600mm cabinet. I am trying to find one where maybe I can fit it to a 550mm cabinet. Or maybe even put the tub 'lengthways' (so narrower length is at front). But cabinet maker says I may need deeper bench to accommodate, which I also can't have due to narrow laundry width. So.... anyone know of a compact 45l laundry tub (am thinking smaller, but deeper). I would consider a generally smaller size tub (30l) but DH thinks that as the kids get older, and play more sport and get more dirty, we will need a 45l tub. (Any thoughts on that also??) Thanks, every mm saved counts as I don't want to lose anything (or much) off my linen cupboard. (Other option is wall mounted dryer - but trying to avoid it, if possible - for visual purposes. And, have just been informed that condenser dryers are much heavier and harder - or not possible at all - to be wall mounted). HHCIB Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 2Aug 10, 2013 9:17 am We had this in our last place: http://www.milena.com.au/products_skinny.html although you probably want something without the cabinet. We never really used the sink for anything more than soaking so a small one is fine and they are just as deep. http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 3Aug 10, 2013 10:38 am I would go the smaller tub before sacrificing linen cupboard - if you have an occasional need to soak something large, get one of the big plastic tub-trugs and use that. Day-to-day, how much hand washing or soaking does a busy person do anymore? On the other hand, linen cupboard space is -precious-. I'd never give any up! 4 Land settled May '14. Building the PD Hoffman39: 5/11=site start, 13/11=slab pour, 26/11=frame complete, 10/12=roof on, 12/12=bricking started. Blog: http://jyndeira.net/blog/ Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 4Aug 10, 2013 10:39 am Have you considered one of the bigger single kitchen sinks? Some are pretty deep but tend to not be as wide as a laundry tub. I wish I had thought of it before we did our laundry. Clark do some good sized single sinks. If we ever redo our laundry it is what I will do to save some space. Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 5Aug 10, 2013 10:45 am We put that skinny one in our granny flat due to space. For myself I hate launmdry tubs. I'm tall and get a soree back leaning into them. I had a bench at slightly higher than standard height with a round tub in it. New house I'm putting in a square one as it was a bit small. Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 6Aug 10, 2013 12:02 pm robbie55 We had this in our last place: http://www.milena.com.au/products_skinny.html although you probably want something without the cabinet. We never really used the sink for anything more than soaking so a small one is fine and they are just as deep. Thanks robbie55 - I actually came across Milena yesterday - I was looking at their drop-ins, but did see this. Yes I don't want the cabinet as we are having built in cabinets. dragonchild I would go the smaller tub before sacrificing linen cupboard - if you have an occasional need to soak something large, get one of the big plastic tub-trugs and use that. Day-to-day, how much hand washing or soaking does a busy person do anymore? On the other hand, linen cupboard space is -precious-. I'd never give any up! Yes I think I agree with you dragonchild. Mind you, we do use our larger size laundry tub for soaking even things like oven racks (or using that as a sink when washing dirty things like that). No, I don't do much hand washing or soaking these days. But DH seems adamant that he wants (or thinks we will need) a larger tub for when kids get older and play sports and thinks we will have lots of muddy clothes. But as you said, for the odd time, I'm sure I can get around a smaller tub - rather than sacrifice space I will use on a daily basis. And... this is more 'my domain' than his (so I will get the last word ). fmac Have you considered one of the bigger single kitchen sinks? Some are pretty deep but tend to not be as wide as a laundry tub. I wish I had thought of it before we did our laundry. Clark do some good sized single sinks. If we ever redo our laundry it is what I will do to save some space. Hi fmac - no, I haven't! Worth a look. I guess I need to go and have a good look at what is available - in the flesh. And get an idea of what sizes they are in reality and see what we can get away with. travelbug We put that skinny one in our granny flat due to space. For myself I hate launmdry tubs. I'm tall and get a soree back leaning into them. I had a bench at slightly higher than standard height with a round tub in it. New house I'm putting in a square one as it was a bit small. Hi travelbug.... I have thought of round ones - but I think I would prefer a square one just to fit a bit more in (for eg, if we did want to wash some extra dirty/oily types of things). Thanks for all your responses. Will end my internet searches and go and look at actual sizes. Maybe a 35litre one will be sufficient. Then I can maybe fit it into a 500mm cabinet or something and claw back 100mm of my linen cupboard . But anyone know how much allowance I should have for my two washing appliances side by side (in total) - ie just the extra gap allowance. Thanks again, HHCIB Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 7Aug 10, 2013 1:08 pm The issue I've noticed is when the washer spins - it does vibrate enough that too tight a fit would mean it smacking the sides, and that is noisy and will damage it long term. A dryer though, doesn't have that issue. I think i have 10-15mm between mine and my washer, and that is fine. You do want enough that you can grab it to slide out and clean easily. As for kids and soaking - is he assuming based on when he was a kid, how much soaking is needed? Because, don't underestimate how much mud a decent washing machine can get out, if lightly loaded with a long cycle. If I put mine on the longest cycle - with pre-wash, 'stained' and 'soak' options all selected, it does a way better job on anything than simple soaking. Oh, and I use the bath for oven racks - they've never fitted in any of my sinks, ever. :p Have you checked the oliveri sonetto? It has a 39l sink that might fit in a 550 cabinet - splitting the difference. 4 Land settled May '14. Building the PD Hoffman39: 5/11=site start, 13/11=slab pour, 26/11=frame complete, 10/12=roof on, 12/12=bricking started. Blog: http://jyndeira.net/blog/ Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 8Aug 10, 2013 2:45 pm At our old place (smaller oven/large tub) we could fit the oven racks in the laundry tub. This house we have a larger 900mm oven - so no, we can't fit the racks in - but we can still fit in the stove top parts (which are in 3 pieces). But really, it's not like we need the tub for this - it's just handy when we do. will check out the sink you mentioned, thanks. HHCIB Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 9Aug 10, 2013 8:46 pm Found exactly what I am after!! (If this link works....) http://www.abey.com.au/store/sinks-2/in ... dt-skinny/ 45l but skinny/deeper. Not the cheapest laundry tub around (just my luck) - but satisfies DH's "soaking' requirements, and gives me back my linen cupboard space. So happy right now. Now just have to go and check out in person and make sure it's not all too good to be true. HHCIB PS - not only does it mean everything will fit, but because I can then have layout as I had hoped, it actually means that I can also leave the plumbing where it is to reduce costs on having to move plumbing - and leave power point where it is, and have WM and dryer next to each other which I prefer from a visual aspect. So it's more than just winning with the linen cupboard - finding this tub has greater ramifications that are all 'bonuses'. (Otherwise, I was definitely going to go with a 30litre tub which would have been fine - but am thrilled to find this deeper tub ), Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 10Aug 10, 2013 9:49 pm This is the one I am having in my laundry. It only holds 18 litres but I don't think you need a gigantic tub to soak these days. If I need anything bigger I use a big bucket. http://www.reece.com.au/bathrooms/produ ... tchen-sink I think it is quite nice and makes a point of difference to huge tubs. Cheers, Re: Space saving laundry tubs..... 11Aug 11, 2013 9:21 am Hi again TT's I did consider having a round one - that was in fact what I had in mind when I first started envisioning our laundry fit out. But decided I would probably prefer a square one (larger) - obviously took a bit of doing but we have found one that will work with our layout . I do like the round ones though. Good luck with yours. HHCIB brokers will also be in a position to get you a better rate than the advertised rate most times. 6 7575 You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. 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