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Barefoot Contessa
Barefoot Contessa
Rhonda Knoche DesignRhonda Knoche Design
After photo - front loading washer/dryer with continuous counter. "Fresh as soap" look, requested by client. Hanging rod suspended from ceiling.
La Medida Bespoke Oak and Cream
La Medida Bespoke Oak and Cream
Sussex Kitchen and BedroomsSussex Kitchen and Bedrooms
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Queenferry House
Queenferry House
Hollub HomesHollub Homes
Hollub Homes, Interior design by Helene Hollub white shaker cabinets, front load washer and dryer,, moonstone tile backsplash, isis white marble, drip dry, bianco stone top, interior design by Helene Hollub
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Marston Lower Level
Marston Lower Level
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Laundry Room Ideas
Laundry Room Ideas
Oakwood HomesOakwood Homes
Clemens Residence
Clemens Residence
James Glover Home, Inc.James Glover Home, Inc.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Jeff Beck Photography
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Walker Woodworking Custom Cabinets
Walker Woodworking Custom Cabinets
Walker WoodworkingWalker Woodworking
Designer Kitchens and Custom Interiors by Walker Woodworking Photography by Stacey Walker
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Luxe NestLuxe Nest
Milne Laundry Room 1
Milne Laundry Room 1
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Cameo Kitchens, Inc.
Project completed in conjunction with Royce Jarrendt of The Lexington Group, who designed and built the custom home. Features: Louvered Doors, Open Shelves, Custom Stained to Match Furniture Piece on Right in Photo # 1; Custom Countertop Cutout for Access to Plumbing Cabinets (on left): Honey Brook Custom Cabinets in Oak Wood with Custom Stain # CS-3431; Louvered, Beaded Inset Door Style with Flat Drawer Heads # CWS-10446 Cabinetry Designer: Michael Macklin Countertops: Limestone, Fabricated & Installed by Diamond Tile Floors: Clear Sealed White Oak; Installed by Floors by Dennis Photographs by Kelly Keul Duer and Virginia Vipperman
Old Irving Park Single-Family Home
Old Irving Park Single-Family Home
Tandem Architecture & ConstructionTandem Architecture & Construction
Dog washing station. Architect: Tandem Architecture; Photo Credit: Steven Johnson Photography
Old York Rd. Kitchen Renovation
Old York Rd. Kitchen Renovation
Greenleaf ConstructionGreenleaf Construction
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
Laundry/Mudroom
Laundry/Mudroom
M.J. Whelan ConstructionM.J. Whelan Construction
This mud/laundry room helps organize life for an active busy family. A great space right off the garage has everything you need in a drop-off and pickup spot. Hooks for jackets & backpacks. Shoes fit into floor cubbies, while overhead 3 compartments cubbies hold everything from homework & sports equipment to mittens or sunscreen. Cabinetry provides a great spot spot for keys, mail, or sunglasses.
DeWils Laundry Room
DeWils Laundry Room
UserUser
DeWils Horizons Frameless Cabinetry in Antlia
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
This project was initially a main floor renovation – the kitchen was old and dated and the layout was poor for entertaining. Sounds simple enough, but it was only achieved by removing a trap door and the original external basement stairs and building a new side entrance to the lower level. From our first meeting I knew that the trap door was going to be the boss of the renovation – sometimes it’s the oddest things in a home that determine the course, size and scope of a project. We increased the size of the main floor by levelling of the back of the house; this increased the foot print in the kitchen and brought in much more natural light. Custom millwork and plaster mouldings were designed and installed in every room. Lighting was updated and new furniture and soft-furnishings were designed and sourced. On the second floor we renovated the master bedroom and the dressing room. In the basement we dug down, greatly improving the head height and formed a cozy media room and a lux laundry and mudroom. Before and after photographs can be found on our website. Photography by Tim McGhie
Laundry Room/Mud Room
Laundry Room/Mud Room
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
Photo by John Welsh.
Small Laudry Room
Small Laudry Room
Camie Jenkins/The Schneider Realty GroupCamie Jenkins/The Schneider Realty Group

23,963 Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional service yard?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient traditional 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 traditional 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.
HWC Folly Kitchen
HWC Folly Kitchen
Matthew Bolt Graphic DesignMatthew Bolt Graphic Design
Cabinetry by HWC Custom Cabinetry Stone provided by Vitoria International Photo:Matthew Bolt Graphic Design
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