Help Laundry units are a must, but where?!?!

[Justin Brown]

Reaching out to the  BP community and hoping to get some advice. I've got a tricky situation, first some background: this is a duplex, in Berkeley, and we are doing a complete remodel in a A- property/area. The unit I'm talking about has three bedrooms and two bathrooms currently...one with a tub/shower and the other with just a shower. The one with the tub is off the hallway and the one with just the shower is connected to the master bedroom. 

We think laundry in the unit is a must...the only problem is there isn't an obvious space for it, so at this point we have three options we're considering:

1. put the stackable washer/dryer in the kitchen...there is enough space for it, but it would be sandwiched in near the fridge CONS: laundry may smell of food? may be difficult to do laundry and cook at the same time because area will be congested

2. remove the shower in the bathroom in the master bedroom and put the stackable washer/dryer there, leave the toilet and sink so it's still a half bath CONS: tenants will lose second shower

3. put the stackable washer/dryer in the kitchen...but not in with the fridge/cabinetry...on the opposite corner of the kitchen, where the dining area would be CONS: this will take up space in what is already a cramped dining area...and may make it difficult to fit a table, also may feel random in opposite corner by itself

4. build a little room outside of the building and down the stairs and put the washer/dryer there CONS: tenant will have to go outside to do laundry and down stairs

Please weigh in if anyone has experience with washer/dryers in unconventional locations. I need help!! Which do people consider the best option?!