Utility room

**Uses of a Utility Room**:
– Contains laundry equipment such as washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing boards, and clothes iron.
– Functions as an area dedicated to laundry tasks.
– Used for closet organization and storage.
– Contains a second coat closet for seasonal clothing and other appliances.

**History of Utility Rooms**:
– Modern version of the scullery room.
– The term “utility room” was defined in the 14th century in England.
– Mentioned in a rural UK cottage in 1760.
– Initially depicted as a guest room.
– Became popular in new constructions since the 1940s.

**Related Rooms and Spaces**:
– Furnace room.
– Mechanical room.
– Root cellar.
– Scullery.
– Storage room.

**References**:
– Utility Rooms FAQ.
– Utility Room definition by Merriam-Webster.
– Organized Utility Room by Hi Hut.
– Utility Room Laundry Aids.
– Utility Room Closet Organizers.

Utility room (Wikipedia)

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A laundry room is a room where clothes are washed, and sometimes also dried. In a modern home, laundry rooms are often equipped with an automatic washing machine and clothes dryer, and often a large basin, called a laundry tub, for hand-washing of delicate clothing articles such as sweaters, as well as an ironing board. Laundry rooms may also include storage cabinets, countertops for folding clothes, and, space permitting, a small sewing machine.

The term utility room is more commonly used in British English, while Australian English and North American English generally refer to this room as a laundry room, except in the American Southeast.^{[citation needed]} "Utility" refers to an item which is designed for usefulness or practical use, so in turn most of the items kept in this room have functional attributes, i.e. "form follows function".

Definition from ChatGPT:

Utility room:

A utility room is a space in a house or building that is used for tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and storage of household items. It typically houses appliances like a washing machine, dryer, and utility sink, as well as storage shelves or cabinets for cleaning supplies and other household items. Utility rooms are designed to help keep the main living areas of a home organized and free of clutter.