An average-sized 'utility room' typically varies from 2.5-5sqm in most properties.'Ī top tip for accommodating a utility area within a compact space, Rhian suggests 'Focus on what the area needs to achieve. 'It really does depend on what you are hoping to accommodate within the area, what the objective of the space is and what space you actually have to work with, of course. 'I have designed working utility spaces from as little as 0.36sqm by maximising the ceiling height - compact yet practical' explains Rhian Williams, Harvey Jones Senior Kitchen Designer. How small is too small for a utility room? We ask the experts what sort of space is needed to incorporate a utility room comfortably. (Image credit: Future PLC/Harvey Jones) What is the smallest size for a utility room? Slatted shelves are handy too for storing freshly-laundered towels and linens as slats allow air to circulate.' 'Try a space-saving retractable airer hung on the wall or ceiling. 'Incorporate a drying rack so your've got somewhere to air clothes when the weather's bad,' says Vicky. For that boot-room feel, add stands for coats plus, boot racks and shoe stores. Peg rails are invaluable for hanging up storage bags. Instead, look for labelled enamelware tins, fabric bags, pretty cardboard or plastic boxes and pull-out basket drawers and store all your bits and pieces in those before sliding them onto shelves, stashing in cupboards or dropping into drawers.ĭon't underestimate the usefulness of hooks.
One simple way to keep a small utility room looking organised, streamlined and efficient is to avoid placing bottles and packets of product directly on shelves. You can also buy heated airers that you plug in and heated wall-hung towel rails are another option. If you have a period home with a high ceiling, consider old-fashioned ceiling-hung airers with pulleys so that you can pull that wash load up and out of the way.
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Look for floor-standing collapsible clothes airers or versions that you can fit on a wall to free up floor space. If doing laundry in your utility room, there will be additional things to plan for. Open shelves give you that classic utility-room feel. Cupboards will keep things hidden away and tidy open shelves are easily accessible and can look lovely if you have lots of nice enamelware tins and baskets to put on show. What about storage cupboards: freestanding or fitted shelves or drawers? Work out what you need to store first and then decide which form of storage works best and what you have space for. Plan your cupboards around your appliances: do you want to be able to see your appliances or do you prefer to hide them behind doors for a more streamlined feel? Balance usability and ease of access with aesthetics and decide what will work best for you.
How do I get the most of a small utility room? It keeps everything off the countertop too, meaning a clear deck for when you need to get chores done. Lining the walls with shelves all the way to the ceiling allows for maximum storage potential. Due to the number of lotions, potions and accessories in a laundry/utility room it pays to make the storage solutions work harder. Use every inch of wall space available in a small utility room, because this room requires a lot of 'stuff'.
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