I would love a utility room like this. There’s plenty of cupboard space, so I wouldn’t have to cram all my cleaning products into the cupboard under my kitchen sink. And the space-saving and oh-so-useful Sheila Maid airer means I wouldn’t have damp clothes draped over every radiator in the house.

 

If you’re planning your utility room from scratch, you’ll definitely want to include a sink. Here, wooden shelves above the sink are ideal for storing vases, while cupboards beneath, keeps pans hidden away. The blind adds a cheerful pop of colour.

 

Make the most of every inch of space, by putting up a Shaker-style peg rail to give you a handy area to hang up cleaning kit, like brushes, aprons and towels.

 

Or free up some floor space with a shelving unit that hangs on the back of the door.

 

A tall cupboard like this is the ideal place to hide your ironing board and vacuum cleaner. Much better than my current storage place, under the stairs.

 

Floor to ceiling shelves make the most of every inch of storage space. These neatly labelled baskets are both practical and stylish.

 

Let’s face it, washing machines aren’t the prettiest of appliances. Here they’ve been hidden behind tall cabinetry. The limestone floor and the pale cream cabinetry, keeps this utility room looking tidy and bright.

 

You don’t have to choose cabinetry. Make curtains to hide your cleaning products instead and give your utility room a country feel.

 

 

Finally, why not use your utility room to do your recycling – separate plastic, paper and metal tin cans into portable bags.

For more utility room inspiration, visit our House to Home website.

Sally

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