Refresh Your Utility Room on a Budget
Utility rooms may be the last room in the home that you consider when it comes to renovating, but if you think about how much this space is used, it’s actually really worth the consideration. From doing the laundry to feeding the dogs, the utility room has a number of important purposes that are often overlooked due to the room not being as important as the others, but having a utility room that does the job and looks the part will make your life so much easier as well as add value to your property.
Introduce Open Storage
Opting for open storage in your utility room is a great way of having everything easily accessible and ready to use. From the laundry detergent to towels, you can display things neatly on your open shelving to add a personal touch to the room, whilst keeping it practical at the same time. Open shelving also helps to keep the room looking homely and welcoming, as often cupboard doors can create a dull, lifeless feel within a room if not complemented by other furnishings which utility rooms don’t often require.
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Utilise the Walls
You often find that utility rooms are much smaller than other rooms within the home, so you want to utilise the space you have as best you can. The walls in the utility room are a great place to start, whether that’s through adding shelving units, hooks or even railings for hanging clothes etc. Take a trip to your local builders merchants for the essential decorating equipment and get to work on installing new shelving units and hooks to help utilise your utility room properly.
Change the Colour
One of the easiest ways to update your utility room whilst working on a budget is to change the colour scheme. After a while, a room can start to feel dull and lifeless, but that can all boil down to the colours. By switching up the colour scheme slightly, you can create a whole new look and make your utility room feel fresh and new. The best colours for utility room spaces are light, fresh colours such as blue, white and cream, that will create a fresh atmosphere.
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Add a Recycling Station
Recycling is something that every household should be trying to introduce, with so much plastic and cardboard being disposed of daily. By creating a recycling station in your utility room, you can ensure your whole family gets involved with recycling and helps to do their bit for environment. This is also a great way of utilising your utility room properly and making the most of the space that you have, as you may not want the recycling bins to live in your kitchen.
