Layout for new utility room
Vanessa Ralph
6 years ago
We are in the midst of a renovation project and I am struggling with deciding on a layout for the utility room (which was once a shower room). The things I would like in there are: washing machine, tumble drier, a work surface, storage for cleaning products as well as tall items like mops, Hoover etc. We also have a dog and use this entrance on wet days so a place to hang coats, store muddy boots and perhaps a small wash basin would be nice. And then also need to consider space for the radiator. Not asking too much of a small space!!? The attached plan is a proposal but would involve moving the window which I'd rather not have to do. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!
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Daisy England
6 years ago
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6 years agoHi Vanessa,
I think this should work? The IKEA visualiser doesn't have any small wall mounted sink units but you could put that on the right hand wall (pretty much where it is in your original photo). Only thing you might have to sacrifice is boot storage - though you might be able to use the area under the sink for a couple of pairs? The tumble dryer and washing machine are side-by-side under the countertop with a tall 40cm wide storage cupboard to the left. You could then put coat hooks on the right hand side as you walk in with a radiator underneath (so you have toasty warm coats on winter mornings!). It may be worth investing in a combined washer/dryer if you want more storage space?
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6 years agoDepending on whether there's enough wall space to the left of the window you might also be able to swap the shelves for upper wall cupboards if you'd prefer enclosed storage.
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