London properties always have a lack of space for storage. Therefore the utility room is an important space that will offer a good variety of storage spaces.
Here we will try to offer some tips of how to use the space and we hope these will help your planning for your utility room.
Appliances- fit as compact as possible
Stacking a washing machine and tumbler dryer is a great idea to make use of tall units and free up low level storage in a utility room. We recommend that the washing machine always to be on the bottom of the cabinetry as they are the heavier and requires a solid surface to prevent moving when running in the high speed for the spin cycle. You can use this space in an open plan or with a built in option that will hide the machines and the tumble dryer. Here very much depends on your desire for a clean hidden option or something easier to access.
Of course both can find theirs spaces in a base cabinets and be well positioned for a quick access.
Very much will depend on the options available for your space.
2. Sink- a well positioned sink will be Beneath a Window
You may end up spending many hours at a utility room sink, so it's a good idea to locate a window over the sink for better views and lots of natural light.
benefits:
You have more lights
Is more convenient and comfortable
The free space will giver the impression of having more space
3. Divide Your Utility Room with a Partition Screen
Separating your kitchen from your utility room is a good idea, especially in openplan kitchens where you like to spend your time. Laundry appliances and dishwashers, often located in utility rooms, can be noisy, and you'll want to be able to prevent smells from cooking permeating any clothes drying nearby.
However, keeping both spaces connected and open is a great way for your home to feel bigger. Pocket doors and glass partition doors, crittal steel partitions all will work effectively in offering the best of both worlds.
4. Incorporate Shelving for Overflow Storage in Your Utility Room
Some spaces may not allow the opportunity to fit a wall unit and an option to use it as storage is to implement shelving. There are many design options for a shelving that can be discovered by contacting us .
Regardless is a floating shelve of a fitted shelve these helps keep things close at hand and is perfect for a small space where opening doors can be tricky, however keeping it perfectly styled and looking it's best can be a tall order.
5. Install a Clothes Rail to Make Laundry Easier
If we manage to have a ironing space in our utility room then a good idea for storage and specially when we have our washing machines and tumble dryer in the utility, to have racks where we can fit our clothing.
6. Lovers of wine
For those that loves the wine a very good storage space for the wine can be the utility room. We can have the space with open rack or fitted wine fridge.
Our team will be able to help with any of your requirements from the design to the fitting of the units. As specialists we are able to built and bespoke utility rooms to any taste and desire.
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