Lighten the load

When designing a utility, it is important to know how the space will primarily be used. This can then influence your design, as seen in this utility-cum-laundry room. ‘The main purpose of this room is for washing and drying laundry, so we specified two washing machines and two tumble dryers raised in height for ease of use,’ says Louise Eggleston, creative director of Humphrey Munson. ‘Large loads of washing can be transferred straight into one of the tumble dryers rather than bending right down.’ Opposite, to maximise storage, the designers utilised the height of the room by fitting floor-to-ceiling cabinets that can be accessed using a ladder, which runs on a bespoke rail system.