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Mary Carol Fitzgerald

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Mudroom with a Purpose

Closet Organizing Systems

This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems

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Bortolato arredo bagno

K&N Appliance Gallery

Compact 24-inch washer and dryer designed for small living spaces such as urban lofts, guest suites, or secondary and vacation homes.

Custom Laundry Room area with space for folding, sorting and hanging. Cabinets are shown in Driftwood with Arctic White Forterra work surfaces. Call for a Free Consultation at 610-358-3171.

Matthew Krier

MATTHEW KRIER - Design Group Three - Milwaukee

Laundry room designed by Matthew Krier of Design Group Three

Modern & Marvelous

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Dog in the built-in pet wash station in the laundry room.

Modern French Country

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Modern French Country Laundry Room with painted and distressed hardwood floors.

Oxfordshire Cottage Bathrooms & Laundry

Catriona Renk Limited T/As Tulipa

Laundry/Cloakroom/Utility: The brief here was to relocate the washer and drier from the Family Shower Room to the downstairs loo and laundry to create a utility space. The shape of these two spaces were massively irregular, following a property boundary. Therefore, bespoke cabinetry had to be built for both rooms in order to accommodate a new layout with adequate storage. The two rooms now function as cloakroom, utility room, laundry and downstairs loo. A small kitchen sink and tap with cupboard storage underneath were incorporated into the loo to allow for utility function as well as that of a wash-hand basin. Shelving with baskets were used for decorative and clever storage in both spaces and coat hooks were installed to the opposite wall for hanging. A sliding barn door made for neat unrestrictive access between the two rooms. The blue of the Little Greene paint used on all the cabinetry and walls acts as a gorgeous foil for the oak, basket and other natural elements in the room to shine.

216 Duckhorn Pass

Deville Custom Homes

Gorgeous Dog Wash/Utility Room! www.DevilleCustomHomes.com www.StaceyDeville.com

Laundry Room

TZS Design

Modern laundry room with undermounted stainless steel single bowl deep sink, Brizo statement faucet of matte black and gold, white subway tile in herringbone pattern, quartz marble looking counters, white painted cabinets and porcelain tile floor. Lights are recessed under the cabinets for a clean look and are LED, Pulls are polished chrome.

森を望む家

株式会社中野工務店

脱衣室は洗面台を通路に出したことで、空間が広がり室内干しもできる洗濯室となりました。近隣の視線を遮るように壁が設けられた物干し専用バルコニーに直結しているので、子供をバルコニーで遊ばせながら安心して家事をすることができます。洗濯物が乾いたら和室側の窓から取り込み畳むこともできるので、洗濯動線がとてもスムーズです。室内物干しは昇降式です。

Crisp and Organized Laundry Room

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

The Lookout Kitchen + Pantry

Thomas and Birch Alexandra

13,722 Modern 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 modern 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 modern service yard?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient modern 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 modern 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.

BOLD + BEAUTIFUL

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Singapore

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