Laundry and Utility Room Essentials

Here are a few tips to create a functional and efficient utility room.  They come as standard in all our new build properties and though it’s not always the most inspirational room in the house, a well-planned utility room is a real bonus.

Location: 
Noise, humidity and plumbing are the main considerations.  Not all homes have a separate area and if that’s the case, the washing machine and tumble drier area easily hidden by kitchen unit doors. In smaller spaces, you can choose to stack your washer and dryer on top of each other.

Work Flow:

Think about what you will use the room for - sorting clothes, washing, drying, and folding. Arrange the work surfaces and appliances to facilitate that flow. Shelves for detergents, hanging space for air-drying and a sink for handing washing delicate items are also useful. A stainless steel sink single bowl, chrome mixer tap and stainless steel drainer are perfect for the job.

Lighting:

You need to be able to see what you’re doing.  A utility room with natural light is great, but you’ll also need lighting over work areas so that you can see just how mucky your clothes are!

Surfaces:

We always try and use work surfaces and cabinets to compliment kitchen. Ceramic flooring is easy to clean in case of spills.

Add some style:

Just because it’s a functional room, it doesn't need to be boring. How about some colourful wallpaper or back-splash?

Added extras:

Built in ironing board

TV (for whilst you’re doing the ironing)