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45 Traditional Service Yard Design Photos

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Custom Home Lake Minnetonka Stubbs Bay
Custom Home Lake Minnetonka Stubbs Bay
Schrader & CompaniesSchrader & Companies
Photo Credit Landmark Photography. This house was designed to fit the shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Stubbs Bay. The exterior architecture has the feel of an old lake cottage home that’s been there for a century with modern day finishes. The interior has large Marvin windows with expansive views of the lake, walnut floors, extensive wood detailing in the custom cabinets, wainscot, beamed ceilings, and fireplace. Step out of the kitchen to a covered out door porch with phantom screens overlooking the lake. The master bedroom has a large private roof deck overlooking the lake as well. There is a private master bonus room accessed through the master closet. The four levels of the home are accessible by an elevator. The working butler’s pantry, which is accessible by both sides of the kitchen has a secondary sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, lots of storage, and yes windows for natural light, views of the lake, and air flow.
Owlwood Reno
Owlwood Reno
Tony Colangelo PhotographyTony Colangelo Photography
Tony Colangelo Photography
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
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Morrow and Morrow CorporationMorrow and Morrow Corporation
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Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
We wanted to accommodate and reflect the homeowner's lifestyle and the house’s style but get rid of the out-dated suburban lay-out while enlarging the true living space, psychologically & physically, within the existing space & budget. The owners originally considered an addition, and when the designer proposed that the two young, active Nike employees sacrifice the seldom used formal dining to the solution, they were quick to see they could “just do it”! Photo courtesy of Neil Kelly Design/Build.
Cubbage Laundry Room
Cubbage Laundry Room
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Cameo Kitchens, Inc.
Features: Custom Conestoga La Salle Full Overlay Door Style; Rope Moulding; Custom Wood Hood; Enkeboll # CBL-AO0 Corbels; Custom Turned Posts; Appliance Panels; Bar Area and Laundry Room Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Custom Painted and Glazed Finish; Custom Conestoga La Salle Full Overlay Door Style Countertops: Arandis Granite with Ogee Edge Photographs by Apertures, Inc.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Buckingham
Buckingham
Jay Rambo Co.Jay Rambo Co.
Janina Johnson, Designer. Eurowood construction, Sapele wood, Restoration finish. Hawks Photography, Tulsa, OK.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Laundry has never been such a luxury. This spacious laundry room has wall to wall built in cabinetry and plenty of counter space for sorting and folding. And laundry will never be a bore thanks to the built in flat panel television. Construction By Spinnaker Development 428 32nd St Newport Beach, CA. 92663 Phone: 949-544-5801
Laundry Room - Kintyre Model - 2014 Spring Parade of Homes
Laundry Room - Kintyre Model - 2014 Spring Parade of Homes
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Photography by Spacecrafting. Upstairs laundry room with side by side front loading washer and dryer. Wood counter tops and gray cabinets. Stone-like square tiles.
Laundry
Laundry
360-Vip Photography360-Vip Photography
Dean Riedel of 360Vip Photography
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Rausch House
Rausch House
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Denash photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch C.K.D. Gorgeous laundry room with fold down ironing board, folding top, washer dryer built in, wood floors, laundry sink under mounted into marble tops, bead board details, and a neutral color palette.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Project designer: Colleen Shaut
Helena 1
Helena 1
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
See if you can figure out which is the new wing? Karyn Millet Photography
Laundry/Mud Room For A Busy Family
Laundry/Mud Room For A Busy Family
Crown Point CabinetryCrown Point Cabinetry
Photography by Crown Point Cabinetry
No 2
No 2
Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose DesignsTina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs
Chastain Park
Chastain Park
Abbey Construction Company, Inc.Abbey Construction Company, Inc.
Mudroom
Mudroom
KannCept Design, Inc.KannCept Design, Inc.

45 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.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
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