We always have at least two full baskets of clean washing in our loungeroom too....Dh complains about it,but i just tell him the clothes are in easier reach there and not to stress about it (not that me saying that helps at all!!!)
Michelle,what are the fisher and paykel ones like?? I had priced a 8kg one myself to buy in july/august but dh is now trying to talk me out of it saying that the one we have is fine...But the problem is it is so noisy i literally have to shut the door on it to even hear the tv when it is going....
i also want to buy a queen to king sized bed,but i just dont know how far our money i going to stretch!!! But we have a fantastic place for buying washing machines that take a certain amount off for cash,so i would be paying about $800 give or take a bit for the machine. What did you pay for yours (if you dont mind me asking!!)
I have to say the Fantastic furniture place we have here is great for buying beds,so im hoping i can get both things and then i will be happy (apart from the housing situation!! LOL!!)