A utility room is something that more and more people are looking for when it comes to buying new homes and also one of the more popular reasons to build an extension off of a kitchen. They provide extra space that can accommodate many of the larger appliances that might otherwise be kept in the kitchen such as washing machines, dryers, fridges, freezers and dishwashers. They allow for a more stylish and minimal kitchen where the space can be used for cooking, eating and entertaining.

Utility rooms also act as a great extra storage space that can de-clutter the rest of your home and allow you to segregate the household chores such as washing and ironing from the rest of your day-to-day life.

The key to a good utility room is organisation. With utility rooms comes the temptation to chuck anything and everything out of site but this can make things hard to find when you need them and actually prevent the efficient use of the appliances. Our advice is to create areas in which things can be properly and easily stored but which take up a minimal amount of floor space.

Shelving and eye-level cupboards provide a great way to keep things looking tidy and clean. You can also invest in some free standing modular storage blocks which act as places to neatly put things away and the great thing is they are often stackable meaning you can buy more if you need more space.

Plumbing

With all those water-using appliances in a utility room the plumbing is vital. Getting professionals in to fit the pipe work, connect them to the mains and plumb in the appliances themselves will require a small investment but it should only need doing the once. Besides, think of it as an investment because a well proportioned utility room can now add thousands to the value of a home.

Here you will find other guides that relate to utility rooms, appliances and general home maintenance:

Vacuum Cleaners

Keepng your home clean and free from dusts starts with a reliable vacuum cleaner to clean carpets, rugs, sofas and even curtains.

Washing Machines

Fresh and clean clothes no longer need any thought whatsoever with the very latest washing machines.