Utility and laundry room with washer, open shelving and storage

Utility & boot rooms

Utility rooms that work as hard as you.

Laundry, cleaning kit, coats, boots and the dog, all given a proper place, so the kitchen can stay a kitchen.

Utility & boot rooms

Take the mess out of the kitchen.

A well-planned utility room moves washing, drying and cleaning out of the kitchen and gives muddy boots and wet coats somewhere to go. Even a small room or a corridor can hold a surprising amount when it is designed properly.

We plan utility rooms with the same cabinetry and care as our kitchens, often in matching finishes, so the two rooms feel like one home.

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Storage with timber doors opening onto shelving
Utility and laundry room with washer, open shelving and storage

What we plan in

Storage for the jobs nobody sees.

  • 01
    Raised laundryWashing machine and dryer stacked or raised in tall housing, so there is no bending to load them.
  • 02
    Tall cleaning storageA full-height cupboard for the vacuum, ironing board, mop and bucket.
  • 03
    Boot and coat spaceBenches, shoe storage and coat hooks by the back door, with drawers for hats, gloves and dog leads.
  • 04
    A proper utility sinkA deep sink for soaking, rinsing muddy boots or washing the dog.

Layouts

Utility room layouts that work in UK homes.

Utility and laundry room with washer, open shelving and storage

Single-wall utility

Laundry, sink and tall storage along one wall: ideal for narrow rooms and side returns.

Storage with timber doors opening onto shelving

Boot room by the back door

Coats, boots, a bench and drawers where the family comes in from the garden or the car.

White wardrobe interior with hanging space and deep drawers

Laundry cupboard

No separate room? A tall cupboard can hide a stacked washer and dryer with shelving above.

Good to know

Worth checking before you decide.

Water and ventilation

Washing machines need water and waste, and dryers need ventilation or a condenser model. We plan these in from the start.

Durable finishes

Utility rooms see water and wear, so we choose moisture-resistant edging and hard-wearing worktops.

Measure your appliances

Tell us the make and model of your washer and dryer so the housing fits and the doors open fully.

Questions

Utility & boot rooms: common questions.

Something not covered here? Ask the studio and we will help.

Storage with timber doors opening onto shelving

What should a utility room include?

Most include space for a washing machine and dryer, a sink, tall storage for cleaning equipment and somewhere to hang coats and store shoes. We plan the mix around your household.

Can a small space work as a utility room?

Yes. A single wall, a corridor or a tall cupboard can hold stacked laundry appliances and storage when it is designed carefully.

Can my utility room match my kitchen?

Yes. We can use the same cabinetry and finishes as your kitchen so the two rooms feel connected.

Overhead view of a pale worktop with a plant and two chairs

Start a conversation

Plan your utility room.

Book a design consultation and we will plan laundry, storage and boot space around your home.