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Grant Park Basement Remodel Portland, OR
Grant Park Basement Remodel Portland, OR
McCall Design LLCMcCall Design LLC
Stephen Cridland
Laundry/Mud Room
Laundry/Mud Room
Dogwood InteriorsDogwood Interiors
Wayde Carroll
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Mudroom with bench & lockers
Mudroom with bench & lockers
Dovetail Kitchen DesignsDovetail Kitchen Designs
Todd Myra Photography
Richmond Elevation - Custom
Richmond Elevation - Custom
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: Lake Forest, Custom Home. Location: Owensboro, Kentucky. Parade of Homes, Owensboro.
Plumas Lake Bright White
Plumas Lake Bright White
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Bright and White with Classic cabinet details, this laundry/mud room was designed to provide storage for a young families every need. Specific task areas such as the laundry sorting station make chores easy. The bar above is ready for hanging those items needed air drying. Remembering to take your shoes off is easy when you have a dedicated area of shelves and a bench on which to sit. A mix of whites and wood finishes, and linen textured Porcelanosa tile flooring make this a room anyone would be happy to spend time in. Photography by Fred Donham of PhotographyLink
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Murray Lampert Design, Build, RemodelMurray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
The Lehman House Plan 1455 - Four South Group, LLC
The Lehman House Plan 1455 - Four South Group, LLC
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
This small-footprint home is designed with family living in mind. The master suite and three bedrooms are upstairs, with an oversized utility room nearby. A bonus attic is above with an abundance of space for a theater or game room. The main floor is thoughtfully arranged with an island kitchen that accesses a butler's pantry and storage pantry on the way to the dining room. Cozy and inviting, the great room offers a fireplace, coffered ceiling, and entry to the rear porch. A bedroom/study is perfect for a guest suite or office and a mud room is ideal for dropping bags and coats.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Exclusively Cabinets by CabinetekExclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek
A quaint laundry room uses it's unique "Blueberry" cabinetry to spruce up a usually quiet space.
Jasmine 250
Jasmine 250
Omega BuildersOmega Builders
Custom Cabinetry 882
Custom Cabinetry 882
Kitchen AppealKitchen Appeal
Mud Room : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Mud Room : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint Colors by Sherwin Williams Interior Body Color : Agreeable Gray SW 7029 Interior Trim Color : Northwood Cabinets’ Eggshell Flooring & Tile Supplied by Macadam Floor & Design Floor Tile by Emser Tile Floor Tile Product : Formwork in Bond Backsplash Tile by Daltile Backsplash Product : Daintree Exotics Carerra in Maniscalo Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Countertop Product : Caesarstone Blizzard Faucets by Delta Faucet Sinks by Decolav Appliances by Maytag Cabinets by Northwood Cabinets Exposed Beams & Built-In Cabinetry Colors : Jute Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Product : StyleLine Series Windows Supplied by Troyco Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Lighting by Globe Lighting / Destination Lighting Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials
Ski storage and laundry room, Bend, Oregon
Ski storage and laundry room, Bend, Oregon
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
Karalyn in the Village of Harrison
Karalyn in the Village of Harrison
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This laundry room features an elevated side by side washer and dryer units as well as cabinets and a rack above for drying and hanging clothes.
Clark Way Laundry Room
Clark Way Laundry Room
Karen Herrick DesignKaren Herrick Design
This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Funk Project
Funk Project
Urban Design CCUrban Design CC
The Andrew
The Andrew
Arive HomesArive Homes
Major Remodel in Classic Rockridge Craftsman House
Major Remodel in Classic Rockridge Craftsman House
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Chris Holmes
Lancaster Idea Home
Lancaster Idea Home
Bay to Beach BuildersBay to Beach Builders
Jay Greene Photography

5,271 American Service Yard Design Photos

The service yard – also know as a service balcony, laundry or utility room – is often an afterthought in home designs, despite how many needs it can serve. Complete with a washing machine, dryer, ironing board and appropriate racks and shelving, your American service yard can simplify your household chores, store dirty washing, drying clothes and cleaning products, and be a spot to do your ironing and folding. In HDB flats, this is where the rubbish chute is as well. If your service yard or laundry is not working to its full potential, a renovation could be a wise investment. Before you undergo any changes, browse the photos on Houzz for efficient service yard ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances.

Issues to consider for your service yard

Since the service yard handles so many functions, you'll want to think about common issues that can arise. Firstly, consider your space limitations - the actual working space that you have after factoring in location of pipes, where your washing machine's tap is located, as well as convenient access to your clothes rack space. Next, consider privacy and safety concerns. If you live in an apartment where your service yard opens up to your neighbours, consider installing window grilles to prevent possibilities of unauthorised access to your home via this space. If you have young children, window grilles will also rein in their curiosity and keep them safe! To keep out wind and rain, consider waterproof blinds as well. Layout considerations will probably be the most important: think about where your washing machine, storage (cleaning products, laundry accessories) washing sink, and drying rack should go. A professional will also be able to highlight issues unique to your service yard that you may not have thought of. Our increasingly small spaced living lifestyle means kitchen spaces come connected with the service yard. You might want to look at kitchen photos on Houzz to see how these two spaces relate to each other, and also a different angled view of service yards from the kitchen.

How do I add storage to my American service yard?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient American laundry. Include shelving and racks above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and a laundry basket for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my American laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. Some would locate the water heater tank here. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your dog or cat; your laundry cabinet can store sports equipment, pails and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your service yard is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my utility room?

Service yards are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers. It would also be helpful to speak to a professional that can help you with decorating and doing the layout for the service yard.
Southern Minnesota Rustic Craftsman Custom Home #202
Southern Minnesota Rustic Craftsman Custom Home #202
Nordaas American HomesNordaas American Homes
Julie Sahr Photography - Bricelyn, MN
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