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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 service yard?
A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient 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 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.
Whether you want inspiration for planning a service yard renovation or are building a designer service yard from scratch, Houzz has 79,610 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including VELUX and Levi Design Build. Look through service yard photos in different colours and styles and when you find a service yard design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful service yard ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Marcus Lim
Configuration - cheryl_ng7
Jeff McNamara
laundry/powder room - alfredf
Large laundry room with (2) washers & (2) dryers built-in. Open shelves provided for laundry baskets and other storage. Cabinetry storage provided on both sides of room.
area for hanging laundry - catherinechalloner1
A cluttered suburban laundry room gets a makeover—cubbies and dog-wash station included.
Photography by S. Brenner
Doggie washing area - webuser_123427121
This laundry room features custom built-in storage with white shaker cabinets, black cabinet knobs, Quartz countertop, and a beautiful blue tile floor. You can gain easy access to the screened porch through the black dutch door,
this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.
to have sink facing the entrance to the kitchen, flanked by the washer/dryers to the side. - melissahardoon
We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!
No space for a full laundry room? No problem! Hidden by closet doors, this fully functional laundry area is sleek and modern.
Laundry Room
pantry for extra paper products - apdarchitects