utility room help please!
I have a small utility /laundry room 240cm x 172cm.
I really want to improve the look of this but I don’t know where to start.
Things I thought of was ditch the sink as I really don’t plan to use this and change worktop and cupboard underneath. Maybe to an open cupboard i.e one without doors so I can use baskets?
Plan to replace freezer in room (currently fridge freezer) but could be worktop height instead of tall.
I like to hang washing so although it doesn’t look good, what is there is useful. Any better ideas for this though?
Photos are clockwise around the room
Should say ceiling is low so can’t hang anything from this.
Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks
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- 6 years ago
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6 years agoI would be inclined to keep a sink but maybe replace the one you have with a white ceramic one and a white worktop. If it also extended over a lower freezer it would look bigger. This is what I did in my utility with birch ply formica which comes in deeper than standard sizes. As you can see, with a white tap (both sink and tap Ikea) it blends in.
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PRO6 years agoWhat 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.
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- PRO6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
the first picture is from this blog http://verityjayne.com.au/home/stylish-laundry-hanging-rails-that-i-wish-were-mine
you can customise ikea cabinets to look anything you like.. they also have a good selection of different type of baskets. you also can paint the cabinets with a furniture paint and furniture wax and create any look you like xx https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/cat/baskets-16201/?page=2
I've made a quick mock up on Homestyler. on the right wall the bars meant to represent the folding wall mounted washing lines.
- 6 years ago
- 6 years ago
I thought I would update you with a photo of my utility room now I have made some changes.
Still got other bits to add.
Certainly feels a lot brighter.
Did get rid of sink in end but left plumbing in case I ever change my mind!
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