Water and electricity in the same room sounds like a bad idea, until you look at how tightly the regulations actually control it.

If your home doesn't have a utility room, fitting a washing machine in the bathroom is a space-saving solution UIL has used on renovation projects since 2018. It's a common approach across Europe and America, and when you think about it, it makes sense: a kitchen is a food preparation area, whereas a bathroom already has the plumbing, drainage and ventilation a washing machine needs. The real question isn't whether it's a sensible layout choice, it's whether it's done safely and legally.

We fielded this exact question years ago in a MyBuilder forum thread, and it's one we still get asked on-site. The short answer is yes, you can install a washing machine in a bathroom, but only if you get several things right at once: the appliance itself, how it's wired, and whether the work is signed off correctly. Here's what's actually involved.