The bigger disgust factor is the notion of having carpet in the
bathroom.

But that isn't limited to non-British people. Most people here are disgusted
by bathroom carpets.

However, the European idea of having laundry stuff in the bathroom doesn't
appeal. I hate having ugly laundry appliances in there, coupled with the
excessive noise close to bedrooms when running them at night. The bathroom
is a place of relaxation, not industrial looking appliances. A separate
utility room is best, followed by the kitchen, IMO.

Christian.