Tag: Room
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Adding a utility room to your garage: What to know before you do it
If you’re looking to reclaim space inside your home, converting your garage – or part of it – into a utility room is a great way to take the pressure off your kitchen or hallway. As garage conversions go, it’s a relatively straightforward project, and one that can deliver real day-to-day benefits. Whether you’re planning…
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Utility room with toilet: smart design tips and ideas
Utility rooms are already some of the most versatile spaces in the home, handling muddy boots, piles of laundry and all the cleaning gear you’d rather not keep under the sink. But what if this behind-the-scenes space could work even harder? A utility room with a toilet might sound unconventional, but it’s a design move…
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Avoid these 4 utility room mistakes say the experts
Adding, renovating or reconfiguring your ground floor layout to include a utility room can be a valuable asset to your home, but what are the utility room mistakes to avoid if it will be part of your home build or renovation plans? After all, it’s often the case that your utility room design needs to…
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Utility room or bigger kitchen: Which one is right for you?
When planning a new kitchen – or rethinking your entire ground floor layout – it can be easy to get swept up in the dream: a showstopping kitchen island, open-plan dining, maybe even a walk-in pantry. But there’s one behind-the-scenes detail that often sparks debate – the utility room. Do you carve out a separate…
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EHD Design Rescue: We Help 4 Readers Stuck On Design Choices Finish Their Room
When you’re feeling stuck with just about anything in life or work, it’s nice to tap someone’s shoulder and say, “Hey, can you take a look at this and let me know what I should do next?” Right? Part of working for myself, at home alone, has me missing that lifeline. I can’t tell you…
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What’s in a utility room: What to include
Not so long ago, the utility room was little more than an afterthought – a glorified cupboard where noisy appliances went to hide. But times have changed, and today these utilitarian spaces are being reimagined as multi-functional hubs that help keep the rest of the home running smoothly (and looking tidy in the process). Whether…
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What’s in a utility room: What to include
Not so long ago, the utility room was little more than an afterthought – a glorified cupboard where noisy appliances went to hide. But times have changed, and today these utilitarian spaces are being reimagined as multi-functional hubs that help keep the rest of the home running smoothly (and looking tidy in the process). Whether…
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Boot room storage: 7 expert steps to a neat and tidy space
While boot room storage could be considered self-explanatory, the chances are unless you’ve included a dedicated boot room in your self build, it will need to provide you with a storage space for more than just boots. From outdoor wear to pet items to DIY essentials or bulk buy purchases, the chances are your boot…
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How to design a dog shower in a utility room
Pet owners rejoice – no longer must you share your beautiful bathroom space with your beloved four-legged friend. Likewise, the days of standing outside in the freezing cold, hands red raw, sloshing the garden hose over your poor shivering dog are over. And this is all thanks to the rise of the dog shower. The…
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Hidden utility room ideas that are discreet and practical
Tidy homes rarely happen by accident. More often than not, they owe their clutter-free feel to a well-designed utility room or laundry room doing the heavy lifting. And while not every home has the square footage for a dedicated utility space, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo one altogether. In fact, some of the…