It's common in Australia (due to the presence of plumbing, drains and impermeable floor) but the bathroom is usually of a more generous size, and has the laundry bins, sometimes also the ironing board and iron. I don't recall seeing it in European countries or N.A.
Yes, but Beko do not even understand the electrical requirements for UK bathrooms
This is NOT correct
"UK regulations permit the installation of a washing machine in a bathroom so long as stringent local authority regulations are adhered to. To comply with these protocols, the bathroom must be large enough to place the washing machine a minimum of 3m away from the nearest edge of the bath or shower."
Given that they say "Showers, sinks, and baths exude steam, moisture, and can lead to damp; potentially damaging your washing machine’s electrics", as if kitchens are free from any such environmental factors (and glossing over the fact of WTF are they doing making laundry appliances which can be damaged by steam and moisture), and that they say "UK regulations permit the installation of a washing machine in a bathroom so long as stringent local authority regulations are adhered to", I'd like to urge as many people as possible to click the link, and when there click the button to say No to "Did we answer your query?"
Yes, but Mumsnet have got form when it comes to rolling over and giving in to commercial pressures - they have zero credibility for anything beyond inconsequential chat between women about babies and DH.
To be honest the concept of a washing machine seems crazy to me. Who first thought out was a good idea to put copious water, mains electricity and lots of powerful vibrations together in a small box? I struggle to see how adding humidity could make matters any worse!
I once lived in a flat that had no washing machine, and I bought one (second hand) and put it in the bathroom. It was a good arrangement for me. If that's where the space is, go for it!
The main reason I'd not put a washer in the bathroom is noise. Actually in other countries it's a very common setup and makes more sense than in the kitchen -there's water there and drainage admittedly, but it's got nothing to do with cooking! At least the bathroom is to do with getting undressed!
I've never understood why anyone would put a washing machine in the kitchen. Scullery or utility room would be traditional, but a bathroom is where most people keep their laundry basket, and hang wet things over the bath, so it seems the obvious place to put a washing machine.
A washing machine in the kitchen would be as sensible as having the dishwasher in the garage or bedroom
Do they? There isn't one in mine, nor have I ever seen one in any of the bathrooms in houses of friends when I visit. I don't actually know where my valet puts my dirty clothes after he picks them up from the dressing room floor, but it is not in my bathroom.
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