70s Reno - Laundry and kitchen layout - do we combine?
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Hi, I am undecided as to if i should combine my laundry and kitchen to have more room in the kitchen area and better flow. I am not a huge fan of the laundry in the kitchen but would love any advice/thoughts/comments etc.
Please see plans of my little 70s house with first pic current floorplan, second is floorplan with separate laundry and kitchen and third is laundry in kitchen.
Thank you!
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