Post by sunshineandpinot on Jun 30, 2013 13:42:41 GMT -5
We have removed our garden tub and are putting built-in drawers in its place. I am also wanting a built-in laundry hamper. Actually, I want two- one for lights and one for darks. They don't have to be huge bc it's just for me and dh. I'm kind of thinking the size of those tall, thin laundry baskets. I have seen many many different options on houzz and pinterest. I've seen slide out (similar to slide out trash cans in the kitchen) and ones that tilt out. Does anyone have a preference or personal experience? I'm okay with something stationary and then pulling out the laundry to a basket when it's time to wash.... However, a removable basket might be ideal. Thoughts? We're also wanting at least 6 drawers. They don't have to be super wide or anything- it's for my bras, panties, and socks, and then dh needs 3- socks, underwear, and undershirts. This is entirely custom as dh is building it so basically we can do anything we want. If I could get an additional 1 or 2 drawers for my PJs that would be great!
Here is the space- it's 60" wide.
Obviously we'll be building up past the bottom of the window. We're going to case out the windows and put some "dummy" casing along the bottom. Unless someone else has a better idea wdyt?
I wouldn't do tilt out for the hamper. Either just a swing open cabinet and manually pull out the hamper(s) or the slide out rail system. Definitely build it so a standard size basket will fit in there though. The one in our bathroom growing up didn't have a basket in it and it was annoying because with the base being practically on the floor, you're having to scoop everything up and into the basket.