How important is a first-floor bathroom?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the UK it is against code to have a toilet that opens up directly into the kitchen. I was shocked when I moved here and saw them everywhere.

"Gross!", as you people would say.

It's also against code to have a fridge bigger than a dorm fridge and washing machines that fit more than one "jumper".

[Anonymous]

+1 to PP suggesting a powder room. It doesn't have to be very big and it can be a godsend for families with more than one kid.