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VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
www.VanBrouck.com BradZieglerPhotography.com
Laundry
Laundry
Charles YorkeCharles Yorke
Darren Chung
Berglund
Berglund
Julie Williams DesignJulie Williams Design
Wine Country laundry room, designed by Julie Williams CKD,CBD. Photography by Ken Smith
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Rustic Canyon New Home
Rustic Canyon New Home
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Karyn Millet Photography
Dream House Studios, Inc.
Dream House Studios, Inc.
UserUser
1512 Dolphin Terrace
1512 Dolphin Terrace
Spinnaker DevelopmentSpinnaker Development
Built, designed & furnished by Spinnaker Development, Newport Beach Interior Design by Details a Design Firm Photography by Bowman Group Photography
Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!
Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
We painted these cabinets in a satin lacquer tinted to Benjamin Moore's "River Reflections". What a difference! Photo by Matthew Niemann
Crooked River Home
Crooked River Home
Villa DecorVilla Decor
Ashley Avila
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
laundry room
laundry room
Sullivan, Goulette & Wilson Ltd. ArchitectsSullivan, Goulette & Wilson Ltd. Architects
(Photo by Erich Schrempp Photography)
Cozy Coastal Beach House
Cozy Coastal Beach House
Bliss Home & DesignBliss Home & Design
Faith Elder
1041 EL
1041 EL
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Reaume Construction & Design
Reaume Construction & Design
Reaume Construction & DesignReaume Construction & Design
Some of my kitchens.
2013 Luxury Home-Inver Grove Heights
2013 Luxury Home-Inver Grove Heights
Highmark BuildersHighmark Builders
Professionally Staged by Ambience at Home http://ambiance-athome.com/ Professionally Photographed by SpaceCrafting http://spacecrafting.com
Mod Spanish Ranch
Mod Spanish Ranch
Iconic by Kaitlyn WolfeIconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe
Annalisa at Mediterra
Annalisa at Mediterra
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
The Annalisa is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom maintenance-free Estate home in the neighborhood of Cortile. With its outdoor living areas and other spaces the Annalisa features more than 7,800 square feet of total living space, including a great room with a butler’s pantry, 2-car garage in addition to a detached 2-car garage. This is a fully furnished model home with pool, site premium, and many other upgrades. Interior design selections and decorating services are provided by Romanza Interior Design. Image ©Advanced Photography Specialists
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan was able to add more function to this room than originally thought possible. This laundry room now functions as a gift wrapping center and gardening center, with plenty of counter space for laundry and cabinetry for storage. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/
Laundry room with a view
Laundry room with a view
HARDROCK CONSTRUCTIONHARDROCK CONSTRUCTION
In summer this combo laundry mudroom is cool and fresh and in winter it is ethereal with snow piled outside the door. Upper wall colour is by "Promise" by Sarah Richardson Para paint line (is only in Lowes in Canada) Door is Boca Raton by Benjamin Moore Trim and beaded board is Oxford White by Benjamin Moore. This room faces north and these colours do not feel cold at all.
Stunning Spanish Farmhouse
Stunning Spanish Farmhouse
Kerrie Kelly Design LabKerrie Kelly Design Lab

44 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 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 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.
Maple Mud/Laundry Room
Maple Mud/Laundry Room
Brice's FurnitureBrice's Furniture
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