Big Reno - giant mudroom bad for resale?

[Anonymous]

Oh and the basement makes up about 1000 sq feet of the 4k

[Anonymous]

I'd stick to a small mud room with that division of square feet. Most buyers aren't going to consider attic and basement as real living space.

[Anonymous]

One set of w/d is plenty, I imagine two sets is twice the work. You aren't going to do an entire load of dish towels. And what the heck is a dog shower?? I have never had a dog but just assumed they got hosed down in the back yard. I would definitely prefer a bigger living space. Basements are find for kids hanging out but I wouldn't want to go to someone's house for an adult gathering and be lead to the basement unless it's a Super Bowl party or the like.

[Anonymous]

This is what I'm thinking: http://www.houzz.com/photos/8235452/Home-in-Toronto-8-contemporary-laundry-room-toronto

What if I just converted the powder room to a full bath that has a shower when I need it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is what I'm thinking: http://www.houzz.com/photos/8235452/Home-in-Toronto-8-contemporary-laundry-room-toronto

What if I just converted the powder room to a full bath that has a shower when I need it?

I am admittedly not a dog owner, but this would detract from value for me. Especially if the house without basement is only 3000 SF.

[Anonymous]

^ Would the full bath with shower on the main floor seem too weird, or just be a quirk where the dog shower was a detractor?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^ Would the full bath with shower on the main floor seem too weird, or just be a quirk where the dog shower was a detractor?

I'd skip it, it doesn't seem worth the space you would lose. Perhaps consider an additional bathroom in the basement if you don't already have?

[Anonymous]

I'd kill for a giant mudroom!!! I couldn't find a mudroom in ANY house I toured in my area (FFX). They're a newer thing and even the early 2000s houses here didn't have them. Instead we got a walk through laundry to the garage. We spruced it up a lot though. It has a sink, solid surface counters and great cabinets. But I'd still like the mudroom!

[Anonymous]

We have a smallish McMansion/Center Hall Colonial and have a small formal living room to the side our front door. It only seats 4-5 people. We wish it were a little bit larger. However, for the amount of use it gets, its perfectly sized. It is very rare that more than 4 adults are trying to sit in it considering we have a larger family room in the back, and most parties center around the kitchen. I wish our mud room was larger. Maybe you could keep it large but add some storage and pantry space? 2nd fridge?

[Anonymous]

I thought a giant mushroom sounded nice, but then I heard "dog shower" and "second washer and dryer" and "most of living space would be in the basement" and this just sounds like a big mistake.

Dog shower???? Do not want.

[Anonymous]

mushroom = mudroom!!!

[Anonymous]

Though a giant mushroom does sound pretty great actually.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a smallish McMansion/Center Hall Colonial and have a small formal living room to the side our front door. It only seats 4-5 people. We wish it were a little bit larger. However, for the amount of use it gets, its perfectly sized. It is very rare that more than 4 adults are trying to sit in it considering we have a larger family room in the back, and most parties center around the kitchen. I wish our mud room was larger. Maybe you could keep it large but add some storage and pantry space? 2nd fridge?

But there isn't a separate family room in this house or at least on the first floor, which makes a huge difference.

[Anonymous]

Am I the only one totally beguiled by the dog shower? Don't even have a dog.

[Anonymous]

Ha - OP here, maybe that's what happened, I beguiled and I don't even need the damn shower.