Where to move the utility room to please?
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Comments (8)Hi again, I'm possibly being a bit daft but where will you put hot things as you get them out of the oven? Will you have to walk around to the opposite side of the island? I'm certainly no professional but are you a bit concerned having your seating on the oven side- I'm not sure 1.4m is going to give you much space to get to the ovens or storage if someone is sat at the island. Have you had the chance to see the design in 3D to get a feel for the space?...See MoreMoving downstairs toilet and utility room
Comments (5)You really need someone to look at it rather than speculate. It may be that the drain passes down the side of the house and so putting a toilet in the current dining room might well be possible. It is possible you might be able to get enough fall on a pipe if you have space under your floors. You also have the option of using a macerator. Normally the macerator option gets a poor reaction on Houzz, quite possibly from people who have never had one- I had two in a previous home and they did the job. Lastly, the fact that the builder didn’t move the toilet doesn’t infer anything about the feasibility- it might not have occurred to him and it might well be possible....See MoreUtility Room Design help please!
Comments (6)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....See Moreutility room help please!
Comments (13)What about, if you create a built in tall cabinet where the fridge/freezer now and place your freezer on the bottom and the dryer on the top with some storage above it. Install a couple of washing lines or a wardrobe rod above and across the window , a basket cabinet to the left where the dryer is now, single sink without a drainer. Don’t have any wall cabinets and instead you can have some foldable wall mounted washing lines. Keep it a simple white and wood scheme (as colourhappy) , some white subway wall tiles if needed and colour or striking black and white floor (as One Plan suggested). The fan is a very good idea. I love your towel warmer....See More- last year
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