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Moroccan Lounge
Moroccan Lounge
Lucy Interior DesignLucy Interior Design
ASID: First Place, Entire Residence, 2011 Dazzling Design Story in MSP, March 2012 All furnishings are available through Lucy Interior Design. www.lucyinteriordesign.com - 612.339.2225 Interior Designer: Lucy Interior Design Photographer: Jeff Johnson
Historic Cape Remodel
Historic Cape Remodel
MAGUIRE CONSTRUCTION INCMAGUIRE CONSTRUCTION INC
Pastel Perfection
Pastel Perfection
SH interiorsSH interiors
Amy Williams Photo
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Kate Benjamin Photography LLCKate Benjamin Photography LLC
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Turn of the Century Remodel
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JALIN Design, LLCJALIN Design, LLC
Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Reforma de casa Canaria
Reforma de casa Canaria
Julieta Esteban RosellJulieta Esteban Rosell
Vivienda familiar con marcado carácter de la arquitectura tradicional Canaria, que he ha querido mantener en los elementos de fachada usando la madera de morera tradicional en las jambas, las ventanas enrasadas en el exterior de fachada, pero empleando materiales y sistemas contemporáneos como la hoja oculta de aluminio, la plegable (ambas de Cortizo) o la pérgola bioclimática de Saxun. En los interiores se recupera la escalera original y se lavan los pilares para llegar al hormigón. Se unen los espacios de planta baja para crear un recorrido entre zonas de día. Arriba se conserva el práctico espacio central, que hace de lugar de encuentro entre las habitaciones, potenciando su fuerza con la máxima apertura al balcón canario a la fachada principal.
French Neoclassic- Naperville, IL
French Neoclassic- Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Eclectic Attic Finish
Eclectic Attic Finish
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
A laundry area is tucked into a side of the attic, giving the owner the ability to clean clothes without having to lug laundry baskets down stairs. A skylight provides natural light, and a curtain pulls shut to hide the area.
The Strand - Again
The Strand - Again
South Bay GreenSouth Bay Green
Beautiful laundry with clean lines and open feel. Eurostone quartz counter tops, Ann Sacks backsplash and cement floor tiles.
Pet Parlor
Pet Parlor
Savvy Cabinetry Design InteriorsSavvy Cabinetry Design Interiors
Cross Home
Cross Home
Debra Bracken DesignDebra Bracken Design
Pull-out drying racks
Roosevelt + Monroe
Roosevelt + Monroe
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Lyneham Extension and Renovation
Lyneham Extension and Renovation
Build ProfessionalBuild Professional
Home renovation and extension.
Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Mark Stocker Design, Inc.Mark Stocker Design, Inc.
Prescott House
Prescott House
Celaya | Soloway InteriorsCelaya | Soloway Interiors
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Rhonda Kieson DesignsRhonda Kieson Designs
Are we on the inside or the outside? This laundry room is as charming as they get. A bistro table, a cottage complete with window boxes and shutters, the overhanging eaves above the exterior windows, and the clapboard siding. And the paned window seen here is actually a mirror. The stone pathway leads to the "real" outdoors. Photo credit: Rhonda Kieson
Cindy Mandernach
Cindy Mandernach
cindoshacindosha
Spring Parade of Homes 2013
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Bloomday GraniteBloomday Granite
Laundry Room Granite Countertop in Typhoon Bordeaux Granite with an ICe Bucket sink. Rustic Look in Lake Lisarra, Faye Photography

1,917 Eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic service yard?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient eclectic 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 eclectic 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.
2013 Showhome
2013 Showhome
Milestone HomesMilestone Homes
Cattoni Photography
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