With extra square footage and smart space planning, you can check the washing machine and dryer off on your wish list Editor’s Note: This post, originally published March 2015, is one of our favorites, demonstrating different ways to incorporate the coveted washing machine into a floorpan—even a small one. City living means prioritizing your square footage similar to Maslow’s hierarchy of […]
Laura and Peter bought their one-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in 2013. During the apartment hunt, this arts professional and consultant pair decided they really wanted a home with an in-unit washer and dryer. Some buildings allowed washers and dryers and some did not. Still others had flip-flopped on the matter altogether: […]
In 2006, Kim and Igor Solop bought a condo in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Carroll Gardens. After many years, the couple pondered a change and began searching for a new family home. Realizing they didn’t want to leave their neighborhood, but couldn’t find what they were looking for within their budget there, Kim turned to Sweeten to re-imagine their […]
If you thought this appliance was indispensable now, features like self-cleaning, an integrated sink, and a mini washer will wash your socks right off (Above) A washing machine tucked under the counter in Davison and Bernice’s kitchen. Doing laundry is unavoidable, but happily, washing machines are doing more of the heavy lifting for you. Digital controls, cycles […]
What’s involved in adding a washer and dryer to your home—from costs and permits, to how long it takes (Above) Tracy + Gordon’s basement renovation For many homebuyers, a washer and dryer are at the top of their must-have list. So, what if you find your dream home, but there is no washer and dryer […]
Sweeten homeowners find imaginative laundry solutions If you thought you couldn’t add a laundry area to your house, studio, or apartment, think again! Many homeowners have worked with Sweeten to make room for washers and dryers, even in small and unlikely spaces. Here, we share 5 small laundry room ideas that emerged from New York […]
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