So agree. I legit could not wait to get a utility room so that I wouldn’t have to use integrated as I did in my previous house. When the integrated washing machine broke, the level of debate about who was responsible for lifting it out v repair v putting it back on it’s raised planks v insurance for doing same etc all while my kitchen looked atrocious. The utility room isn’t in view and machines are easily serviced and replaced without the level of manpower. One less crisis to worry about.It isn’t possible to have those washing machines integrated because they are rounded at the front and the existing area was created before the appliances.
I really dislike integrated appliances, it makes everything look so boring. I love to see a god looking fridge or sophisticated washing machine.