Washer / Dryer placement... Smaller kitchen or smaller bathroom?

[Christian Nachtrieb]

So I'm getting plans ready to renovate a 3br/1ba property outside of Boston and I want to open the kitchen up a little bit. They already have washer and dryer hookups, but it would really make the space feel bigger if I relocated them to the bathroom. If I did that however, I'd have to nix the tub and instead do a standup shower.

Do the Pro's outweigh the Con's in this situation? I'm thinking it's better to have a bigger, more open kitchen and sacrifice having a bathtub in the bathroom and instead just do a nice standup shower. 

Curious as to your thoughts and experiences. Thanks everybody!!