If w/d stack is inside of bathroom, there is an additional 4 inches (or so) of space for dryer hose or water or something. This is a tight space.

If w/d stack is inside bathroom, I'm thinking I will not put a door on the "housing" around the stack. We don't entertain much. Think it will be more convenient not to worry pushing a door aside when I do laundry?

If w/d stack is outside bathroom, well, it just seems like this config might be more civilized. Form or function?

I'm attaching a floor plan of the hall bath as I see it with w/d outside bathroom. If we move it inside, the pocket door will move to the other side of the W/D stack.

Also, including a floor plan of our house so you can see an approximate sketch of the house and where the bath fits in.

Would appreciate any comments or feedback.