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Here’s a lowdown on utility room design ideas to help you create a space that’s stylish yet functional!
Utility rooms are considered areas that are basic, rudimentary, functional and a space you keep out of sight. Most homeowners don’t feel the need to spend time designing a utility room because it is after all the least visible space to guests.
However, utility rooms can be an interesting space to play around with. Why not spruce it up so it won’t be an embarrassing part of your home, a dark forgotten corner that has become your dumping ground for all your unused junk. Let us see a few ways of designing the perfect utility room.
Find the Right Storage
The main reason utility rooms fill up with junk is because of lack of right storage solutions. Whether you have a closed utility room or a balcony that has been converted to one you can add modular storage units to get the most out of your space. These can be open, shuttered units or even drawers. You can incorporate your washing machine into the unit as well. Alternatively, you can use wicker baskets to hold your laundry and build it into the cabinets as a slide-out feature.
Utilise Every Nook And Cranny
The utility room is the ideal space for a clever design that maximises space utilisation. Lofts add extra storage space to wall modules and skirting drawers add extra functionality to dead spaces beneath. If you like to use your utility to dry clothes, you can consider adding clothes racks to dry them. There is no shortage of storage accessories that can help you keep your utility room neat and tidy.
Form and Function
There’s no doubt that the functionality of a utility room takes precedence over its aesthetics. However, paying little to no attention to it will only lead to a messy space. And in light of the same, it is a great idea to pay attention to your utility room by adding a wallpaper or wall paint to match the look of the rest of your home. Make the space bright and cheerful to make the room usable and visually pleasing.
It Can be Your Pet’s Dining Area
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to pets. Some people like to share their beds with their pets and let them eat at the table. And then there are others who prefer boundaries and don’t like that hassle of cleaning up messy food bowls. A utility is a great place to feed your pets and not worry too much about the mess. It can also double as a litter box for cats or other pets.
Grow Something!
The utility room can be a great place for a herb garden or to grow some vegetables. This is ideal if your balcony has been converted to a utility space that receives a decent amount of sunlight. Also, these plants will require more care than your regular home variety decorative plants used to beautify homes. A functional herb garden or small vegetable patch will get you a good yield. Utility areas are usually right next to kitchens, and that is just perfect for a home garden.
A Secret Wine Cellar!
Why not turn your utility room into a wine cellar? With little modifications, a utility room can easily be converted into a top notch cellar that will be the envy of your friends during parties. If you are a wine connoisseur or like collecting wines then this design is for you. You can deck the room up with custom wine racks and climate control features to preserve your collection. Alternatively, the utility room is the best place if you like to try some home brewing. The equipment required is bulky and can become unsightly in the long run.
These are just some of the ways you can turn one of the most boring and utilitarian spaces in your home into something fun and worth talking about.
We hope these ideas help you design a utility room that is both functional and appealing.
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