Utility Room ideas
Noise management “Ensure the floor is even to avoid noise generated from a rocking washing machine, and [consider] how the noise of a machine running will impact neighbouring bedrooms,” Lorraine advises. As a side point, if you’re going to stack machines, remember you’ll need to manage their vibrations. For this reason, Brian advises a specialist stacking kit or, for older models where this may not be suitable, putting a worktop between the machines.
The cleverest thing about this design in a house in Dublin may not be immediately obvious from this front-on photo. When designer Jane Higgins of Jane Higgins Home Design wanted to create a mini laundry area under the stairs, she found the space wasn’t deep enough. Her solution? She built out the staircase on the outside of the balustrade, turning the extended area into an attractive display space, too.
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