whoa, where the hell do you guys have your washing machines if its not in the kitchen?
The laundry room? Obviously? Unless you're thinking about a dishwasher, because I have never in my entire life seen a house without a laundry room. They usually have the washer, dryer, ironing board, some cabinets, and sometimes a sink and countertops. They're usually right next to the garage, but sometimes they're next to the kitchen or bedrooms.
