The utility room might not be the most exciting room in the house, but it should still be stylish as well as functional. If you have a big family, you probably spend more time than you’d like washing and ironing so make sure it’s a place you look forward to being in!
All a utility room really needs is a lick of paint (or some wonderful wallpaper) and a few chic accessories to bring it up to scratch. Here is a quick guide to the essentials to give your space a stylish update.
Laundry hamper
Firstly, keep your dirty laundry out of the bedroom and in the utility room with a stylish laundry hamper. I like this elegant, lidded laundry hamper with a dark stain finish with mid-century charm from John Lewis.
Ironing board
Who knew ironing boards could be so appealing? This wooden ironing board from Zara has just the right amount of industrial, utilitarian charm.
Hang your board and iron away on a handy beech laundry shelf.
Dustpan and brush
A dustpan and brush set doesn’t have to be made of ugly plastic. This wooden dustpan and brush set with a beech wood handle and lacquered metal dustpan makes sweeping the floor almost a pleasure!
Sewing kit
This beautiful sewing kit by Merchant and Mills contains everything you need to make small clothing repairs. No home should be without one!
Storage baskets
It’s not just your dirty clothes that need a home; you’ll need storage for cleaning supplies and other laundry room accoutrements too. Baskets and boxes are the most affordable option here. These sturdy seagrass baskets from Cox & Cox have a wonderful warm tone and will hide all those ugly cleaning products.
Clothes horse
How about a wooden clothes horse to match your wooden ironing board? The plastic and metal ones are perfectly functional but none of them look as good as this one.
Detergent storage
Don’t forget about laundry detergent. This ceramic laundry detergent jar with a measuring ladle is chic and functional.
Clothes airer
Finally, save on floor space and go vertical! An extendable clothes airer is a great space saving way to dry your clothes. A pulley system moves the dryer up and down.
