Sorry another thought. I would think of changing the utility area. Instead of having a room think of keeping the space open plan. Use deep cupboards along the exterior wall to conceal integrated appliances and the boiler. Maybe put another cupboard housing the larder against the wall behind the current utility door (to the right as you walk in the room). Having it more open plan will make the waste pipe fade away. I have utility area against one wall, it works well. Only 170 cm long. Good luck

Much better layout and use of space. You need to work out “what do you want in your utility room?” I have a single run of work surface with cupboards over it. It houses the boiler in one of the cupboards but all manner of junk in the others! Underneath the worksurface I have a freezer, a wine cooler, and two washer / dryers. These are all in one row. By NOT having a return on the work surface I have a back door into the utility room. You could do the same and therefore your problem is resolved. If you were to move your doorway of the utility room onto the other wall you could have the return on your worksurface if you wanted it, or you could use that wall as shoe storage. Instead of a door you could have an open archway, as I have, making the room more spacious and accessible to the kitchen. Our dog sleeps in the utility room and we use a foldaway stair gate to keep him in, so easy access to the room during the day, when we need it, but able to lock him in at night when we want to. We also have a dog flap in the utility door so the dog has access to the garden whenever he wants, a very useful feature!

Here’s a few things I’m doing in our planned utility (smaller than yours!) which might work for you: - Electric towel rail for heating so I can easily have that room heated when the general heating is off. Better than underfloor heating for this scenario as ufh is quite slow to warm up, also the towel rail can be used to dry off wet gloves, hats, coats in the winter. - Pocket door so it doesn’t get in the way of any cupboards - Mirrored splashback and handleless doors to make the room seem wider (ours is only 1.7m wide, not so necessary for you perhaps) - Stacked washer and dryer using stacking kit with pull out shelf between. I find this easier than having everything at floor level. If you want yours side by side, I would suggest raising them up a bit to save your back, and get drawers fitted underneath to hold all the laundry liquids. Otherwise, I’d suggest a slim pull out unit nearby to hold the liquids. - I will get a section of worktop made to fit over the sink so I have more workspace when the sink is not in use. - Broom cupboard organiser like this one: https://www.hafele.co.uk/en/product/pull-out-vacuum-cleaner-accessory-rack-full-extension-load-capacity-40-kg-steel/0000009e000086d000060023/#SearchParameter=&Category=W7zAqBtG8MYAAAFPNrI4lnbm&checkbox_fs_wardrobe_fittings_product=Cabinet+Storage+Systems&@P.FF.followSearch=9972&PageNumber=1&OriginalPageSize=12&PageSize=12&Position=7&OrigPos=&ProductListSize=30 - Wall cupboards! You don’t have any on your plan? I would certainly add some, or open shelves which are more practical but less tidy. In fact I’m having wall cabinets and another row of wall cabinets above them for things used occasionally (christmas decorations etc) as we have high ceilings. - We will have a tall slot next to the broom cupboard to hold ironing board and ladder. - How about a transom/clerestory window (up high) to add more light without getting in the way of cabinets? Or, a narrow window each side of the door would fit, since wall cabinets aren’t as deep as base cabinets.

That is super useful thank you. I might think about putting the washing machines into the utility room, moving the bathroom into that space then using the bathroom space as a place to take off shoes/store coats etc. It’s great to see a different perspective so I really appreciate you taking the time to do the drawing.